Lava Caves

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Fresh water lava caves in Waianapanapa state park on the island of maui, Hawaii; Shutterstock ID 198752111;

A 10-minute loop path north of the beach parking lot leads to a pair of freshwater lava-tube caves. Their garden-like exteriors are draped with ferns, while their interiors harbor deep spring-fed pools with resident fish. Waiʻanapanapa means "glistening waters" and the pools’ crystal-clear mineral waters reputedly rejuvenate the skin. They will certainly invigorate – these sunless pools are refreshingly brisk!

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