2. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Beautiful Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is found in the state of Hawaii on the isle of Hawaii. This national park was founded in August of 1916. In 1980 it was designated as an official International Biosphere Reserve because of its “outstanding natural values.”

Additionally, it was deemed an official UNESCO World Heritage Site seven years later (1987). Some hiking trails, road segments, the Jaggar Museum and the renowned Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are currently closed. Nevertheless, this virtual tour provides you with total access. Online you will seemingly “fly” over an active volcano, “fly” over an active volcano, take in the rather stunning view from the impressive volcanic coastal cliffs, and witness the lasting impact of an eruption from back in 1959. Finally, you will also be able to explore the noteworthy Nahuku Lava Tube, a cave created by flowing lava, which can actually drain lava from a real volcano during an eruption.

3. Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Next is New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Ensconced within the Chihuahuan Desert in the southern portion of New Mexico, this popular national park is located close to the base of the majestic Guadalupe Mountains. This park was deemed a national monument in 1923.

Seven years later, it was officially designated a national park. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage site over a decade later in 1995. Deep beneath the surface of this park, there are reportedly over 119 caves of various sizes that were created by sulfuric acid dissolving the limestone there.

Indeed, on the virtual tour, you can hike through some of the truly fascinating caverns found here. You can also see interesting rock formations and thousands of native bats who reside within this cave system. Perhaps most interestingly, you can even actually “experience as one of those bats due to this particular park’s stunning simulation.