Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
From the lava flow that destroyed the town of Kalapana to the recent historic eruption of Mauna Loa, Ken Hon, the scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island, has seen it all—and there’s still more he’s learning about volcanoes.
Showing heightened signs of unrest since May, the Big Island volcano has erupted once again in the early hours of June 7, 2023.
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Lava returns to Halemaʻumaʻu crater after a nearly month-long pause.
From hiking an active volcano to visiting the southernmost point in the U.S., here are our must-dos for your next vacation to the Big Island.
Visitors can now return to this popular attraction at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Parcels in Waiea and Kahuku-Pōhue will be managed to preserve what makes them so ecologically and culturally significant.
Experience natural beauty and ʻono food on the east side of Hawaiʻi Island.
Three native geese at the national park on Hawaiʻi Island have already been killed by cars.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park public affairs specialist Jessica Ferracane joins Cat and Kevin on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast.
After a nearly five-month respite, the lava lake of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater shows life once more.
The cliff top at the volcano’s summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened.
Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened for the second time in two years after shutdowns due to natural disasters.
Hawaiʻi Island photographer Andrew Richard Hara captured the recent Kīlauea eruption, and his photos are stunning.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in one of the most romantic places on Earth.
Due to COVID-19, visitors must wear masks and stay six feet apart.
Halemaʻumaʻu crater is now a lava lake.
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Kīlauea summit area trails, Kīlauea Iki Trail and more have reopened on June 15 after the national park temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
But much of the 335,259-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spot is located further back from the dangerous sea cliffs at the end of Chain of Crater Road.
Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been closed to the public for nearly two years.
Dine on healthy, hearty vegetarian fare and explore an eclectic art gallery and garden at this hidden gem, owned by artist Ira Ono.