Free Entry to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Veterans Day, November 11

Crater Rim Trail at Steaming Bluff
Crater Rim Trail at Steaming Bluff

Janice Wei

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News Release Date: November 4, 2015

Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialist, 808-985-6018

Hawaii National Park, Hawai'i – Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park joins national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees for Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.

"The men and women who have served our nation have sacrificed much to protect our freedom," said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. "We invite everyone to honor their service and experience the American heritage by visiting their national parks at no charge this Veterans Day," she said.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has dozens of veterans among its employees and volunteers. Active duty U.S. military can obtain a free annual Military Pass at the park's entrance station all year. For more information on the free Military Pass, visit the park website.

The park, which is open 24 hours a day, offers more than 150 miles of hiking trails and many opportunities to appreciate the volcanic landscape, native ecosystem and the Hawaiian culture that define this World Heritage Site. More than a dozen free interpretive programs are offered daily, and special events, including 'Ike Hana No'eau cultural workshops, After Dark in the Park presentations, and Nā Leo Manu "Heavenly Voices" concerts, are ongoing. Check www.nps.gov/havo for information for all events.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is one of five national park units on the island of Hawai'i. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is also free of charge Veterans Day weekend. There is no admission charged for Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, or the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail.

Information on special offerings at parks nationwide is available at https://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm.

-NPS-



Last updated: November 5, 2015

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