In the dark it is so much easier to see the molten lava flow, making the 2 a.m. departure across the island to catch the 4 a....

Flowing Molten Lava

Big Island, Hawaii

In the dark it is so much easier to see the molten lava flow, making the 2 a.m. departure across the island to catch the 4 a.m. boat worthwhile. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.