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the waterfalls of the valley, or gathering fruit along the trails that snake the forest. The Kalalau Trail is a tough hike and can be treacherous HIKE HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Observe the recycling of earth in its most dramatic form as molten magma breaches the crust and spills into the ocean. This park features 150 miles of hiking trails through lava fields and rainforests, from tropical beaches to sub-arctic volcanic peaks, and is an excellent place to camp. Take extreme care in this park: the fire goddess Pele has been known to take lives. It costs $5 to enter the park on foot or bike and $10 by car. For more information on camping and hiking in Volcanoes National Park, call the 24-hour information hotline at 808-985-6000. BIKE MAUNA KEA Hop on a mountain bike and circumnavigate Mauna Kea, the highest mountain in the world-measured from its base under the sea. The road surrounding Mauna Kea is 45 miles long and roughly paved. Then ride down the treeless slopes of the volcano. Kailua and Kona have lots of bike rental shops. Check out Dave's Trialathon Shop (808-329-4522), Hawaiian Pedals (808-329-2294) or B&L Bike & Sports (808-329-3309). For tips and information on biking the big island, call the Big Island 'Mountain Bike Association at 808-961-4452. the winter months when the tropical rains turn the trail to rich mud. Going a good pace, you could do the hike in a day. If you prefer a slower pace, are two places to camp along the way. There are some nice waves the way, especially in the winter, and packing a surfboard is an option. sure to think twice: it is a long, laborious path. Water is another con- tsideraltion There are plenty of waterfalls along the trail-and many locals from them. But there are also posted warnings of giardia (a water-born parasite), so purification tablets are a good idea. Human volume is strictly You'll need a permit and must book in advance to camp along permit information call the State Park Office in Lihue