Explore Hawaii Island’s Rare, Remote Papakolea “Green Sand” Beach

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Photo: Derek Paiva
The north end of Papakolea “Green Sand” Beach and remaining face of Puu Mahana volcanic cinder cone, which created it.

Three miles north of Ka Lae peninsula—the United States’ southernmost landfall—is one of only four green sand beaches in the world, Papakolea. Whether you hike or catch a bumpy ride to the remote stretch of olive sand, the destination is worth the effort.

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