• Halema`uma`u Just Before Dawn

    Hawai'i Volcanoes

    National Park Hawai'i

Laws & Policies

Firearms Information
As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law takes effect, addressing possession of firearms in the park
 

Superintendent's Compendium 2012 (pdf - 12.2MB)
The Superintendent's Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority are regulations specific to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. These regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations ("36 CFR").

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    Hawai'i's Only World Heritage Site Read More

  • Events Events

    Link to events at the Park Read More

Did You Know?

`iliahi is the Hawaiian name for sandalwood.

During the 1800's, vast quantities of fragrant sandalwood were the first major export of the Hawaiian Islands.  The trade nearly caused the extinction of `iliahi or sandalwood (Santalum paniculatum).