nps.gov - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - News Releases https://www.nps.gov/havo News releases from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. en-us Prescribed burning of vegetation in Kahuku-Pōhue section of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park planned May 5 - 8 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260427-nr-pohue-rx.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:01:00 EST Firefighters plan to burn two small piles of accumulated vegetation, mostly coconut palm fronds and coconuts, in the Kahuku-Pōhue coastal area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park May 5 through May 8, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260427-nr-pohue-rx.htm May 2026 Events & Updates at  Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260422-nr-may-events-updates.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:50:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for May 2026. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260422-nr-may-events-updates.htm Work to Replace Lava Tube Bridge Begins April 23 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260417-nr-nahuku-bridge-repairs.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:12:00 EST Work to replace the deteriorating bridge into Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will start Thursday, April 23. The lava tube will remain open, but entrance and exit will be on the east (or “exit”) end only. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260417-nr-nahuku-bridge-repairs.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Prepares for Next Eruption of Kīlauea Volcano and Wind Shift https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260403-nr-hvnp-prepares-for-next-eruption.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:21:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is preparing for the next eruption of Kīlauea volcano (episode 44), increased visitation, and the potential for lava fountains and a wind shift from the south. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260403-nr-hvnp-prepares-for-next-eruption.htm April 2026 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260331-april-2026-flight-notice.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:04:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2026: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260331-april-2026-flight-notice.htm April 2026 Events & Updates at  Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260324-nr-april-events.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:51:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for April 2026. Photos available upon request. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260324-nr-april-events.htm Some Areas Reopen in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260318-nr-some-areas-reopen.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:23:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened some sections Wednesday morning, March 18, but other areas remain closed until further notice due to major storm and volcanic impacts. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260318-nr-some-areas-reopen.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains closed due to storm impacts https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260315-nr-park-storm-closure.htm Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:21:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closed Saturday, March 14 due to severe weather and remains closed through Sunday, March 15 due to power outages, downed power lines, fallen trees, flooding and other storm-related damage. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260315-nr-park-storm-closure.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park enacts temporary safety closures ahead of severe weather https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260312-nr-storm-closures.htm Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:08:00 EST The following closures are in effect at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park due to severe weather forecast to bring heavy rain, strong damaging winds and a flood watch: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260312-nr-storm-closures.htm Sections of Kīlauea Summit Reopen Following Eruption https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260311_sections_reopen_following_eruption.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:11:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Kilauea Military Camp. Park staff are working with heavy equipment and hand tools to clear major amounts of volcanic ash, rock and glass (tephra) from roadways, overlooks and other areas around the summit of Kīlauea.   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260311_sections_reopen_following_eruption.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park advises visitors of potential measles exposure on March 3 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260311-nr-measles.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:42:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is working with the National Park Service Office of Health and Safety and the Hawai‘i Department of Health after a person confirmed to have measles visited the park March 3. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260311-nr-measles.htm Kīlauea Summit Temporarily Closed due to Volcanic Hazards https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260310_kilauea_summit_closed_43.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:26:00 EST Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed due to hazardous amounts of tephra (volcanic rock, ash and glass particles) falling over Kīlauea summit. Highway 11 is closed between mile markers 24 and 40 due to dangerous road conditions.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260310_kilauea_summit_closed_43.htm Incident in closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park results in fatality https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260303-nr-fatality-closed-area.htm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:44:00 EST National Park Service personnel responded to an incident on Feb. 26 in a closed area on the east side of Kīlauea caldera within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The volcano was not erupting at the time of the incident. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260303-nr-fatality-closed-area.htm March 2026 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260302_nr_march_flights.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:29:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2026: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260302_nr_march_flights.htm March 2026 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260209-nr-march-2026-updates.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:50:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for March 2026: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260209-nr-march-2026-updates.htm February 2026 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260203-feb-flights.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2026: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260203-feb-flights.htm February 2026 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260120-nr-feb-2026-events.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:18:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for February 2026: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260120-nr-feb-2026-events.htm Kīlauea Overlook closed to protect nesting nēnē family https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260108-kilauea-overlook-closed.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 EST The Kīlauea Overlook parking lot is temporarily closed effective immediately to protect a nesting nēnē (Hawaiian geese) family with two goslings. The closure includes the parking lot, surrounding areas, and the pit toilet. The action is intended to prevent vehicle strikes and reduce disturbance to the birds. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260108-kilauea-overlook-closed.htm January 2026 Flight Notice https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260102-january-2026-flight-notice.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:30:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Announces flight operations for January 2026: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20260102-january-2026-flight-notice.htm January 2026 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251223-nr-january-2026-events.htm Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:57:00 EST January kicks off the new year off with a flurry of special events! It’s Volcano Awareness Month, ten 2026 fee-free dates have been announced, and park ranger programs at Kīlauea and Kahuku are going strong. Plan ahead for these events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251223-nr-january-2026-events.htm Unwrap these ranger tips before visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this busy holiday season https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251219-nr-holiday-tips.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:45:00 EST As the holidays approach and Kīlauea nears its next eruption, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers offer these tips to keep everyone safe: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251219-nr-holiday-tips.htm Two roads reopen in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251204-nr-roads-reopen.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:01:00 EST Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead are now open due to reduced fire danger. Park managers closed the roads to vehicles in late July due to elevated fire danger during persistently dry weather. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251204-nr-roads-reopen.htm December 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251126-december-flights.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251126-december-flights.htm December 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251119-nr-dec-updates.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:40:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for December 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20251119-nr-dec-updates.htm October 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250910-nr-oct-events.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for October 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250910-nr-oct-events.htm September 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250826-september-flights.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2025 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250826-september-flights.htm September 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250812-nr-sept-events.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:21:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for September 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250812-nr-sept-events.htm August 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250731-august-flights.htm Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:35:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2025: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250731-august-flights.htm Temporary road closures and campfire restrictions due to increased fire danger in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250729-nr-fire-closures.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:22:00 EST Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road past the Maunaiki Trailhead will temporarily close Wednesday, July 30 to vehicles due elevated fire danger resulting from persistently dry weather. Pedestrians and non-motorized bicycles are allowed on both roads. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250729-nr-fire-closures.htm August 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250718-nr-august-updates.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:00:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for August 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250718-nr-august-updates.htm July 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250630-nr-july-flights.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:23:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250630-nr-july-flights.htm July 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250617-nr-july-updates-events.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:51:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for July 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250617-nr-july-updates-events.htm Visitor rescued in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after falling off cliff in the dark https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250613-nr-search-and-rescue.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:26:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park first responders rescued a male visitor who fell 30 feet from a steep cliff after venturing off Byron Ledge Trail Wednesday night, June 11. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250613-nr-search-and-rescue.htm June 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250605-june-flight-notice.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:04:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250605-june-flight-notice.htm Kīlauea summit viewing area has reopened in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250528-nr-uekahuna-reopens.htm Wed, 28 May 2025 05:37:00 EST An observation deck at Kīlauea volcano’s summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250528-nr-uekahuna-reopens.htm June 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250513-nr-june-updates-events.htm Tue, 13 May 2025 05:28:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for June 2025. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250513-nr-june-updates-events.htm May 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250501-may-flight-notice.htm Thu, 01 May 2025 05:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2025: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250501-may-flight-notice.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP premieres Kūpuna Talk Story videos during National Park Week and Merrie Monarch Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250418-nr-hpark-premieres-cultural-videos-for-npweek-merrie-monarch.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:26:00 EST To celebrate both National Park Week and the Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will debut a new video series that features community kūpuna (elders) sharing knowledge through native traditions. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250418-nr-hpark-premieres-cultural-videos-for-npweek-merrie-monarch.htm May 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250416_nr-may-updates-events.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:13:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for May 2025: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250416_nr-may-updates-events.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park releases body worn camera footage from March 4, 2025, officer involved shooting   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250403-nr-hawaii-volcanoes-releases-body-worn-camera-footage-from-march-2025-ois.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:42:00 EST As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has released body worn camera footage from a March 4, 2025, officer involved shooting. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250403-nr-hawaii-volcanoes-releases-body-worn-camera-footage-from-march-2025-ois.htm April 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250331-april-2025-flights.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:21:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces updated flight operations for April 2025: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250331-april-2025-flights.htm April 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/03212025-nr-april-updates.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:09:00 EST There is a lot happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in April! Celebrate National Park Week and enjoy a fee-free day, check out Kahuku, and drive safely – there is a lot of construction at the summit! Photos available for download. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/03212025-nr-april-updates.htm Law enforcement-involved shooting at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250305-nr-law-enforcement-involved-shooting.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:45:00 EST On March 4 around 6 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at the Nāmakanipaio Campground. Hawai‘i Police Department was also on scene. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250305-nr-law-enforcement-involved-shooting.htm February 2025 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250131-nr-feb-flights.htm Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:17:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2025: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250131-nr-feb-flights.htm February 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250114_feb-2025-events.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:49:00 EST The shortest month has plenty happening in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Kīlauea Visitor Center closes for renovation, the first Artist in Residence of 2025 arrives, disaster recovery projects continue, and more. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20250114_feb-2025-events.htm Park implores visitors to keep children close, stay out of closed areas and away from cliff edges https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241226-nr-eruption-safety.htm Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:56:00 EST As families watched lava glow within Kaluapele at sunset last night, a shocking scene unfolded in a closed area beyond the post-and-cable barrier at Kīlauea Overlook. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241226-nr-eruption-safety.htm Lava and crowds return to Kīlauea summit for the holidays https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241223-nr-lava-returns.htm Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:55:00 EST Lava returned to the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park early Monday morning, creating an enthralling site along the crater rim – and crowded overlooks, full parking lots and busy roads. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241223-nr-lava-returns.htm Count on crowds and construction at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the busy holidays https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241220-nr-busy-holiday-tips.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:44:00 EST Visitors planning to see Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the holidays should expect crowds and construction unless they plan ahead. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241220-nr-busy-holiday-tips.htm Kīlauea Visitor Center will close for renovation on February 17, 2025 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241217-nr-kvc-update.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:45:00 EST Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will close Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. for extensive renovations. Photos available for download, and video upon request. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241217-nr-kvc-update.htm January 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241210_nr-jan-2025-events.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:15:00 EST he New Year will start off with an abundance of events and updates in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. January is Volcano Awareness Month and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is hosting events all month, Kīlauea Visitor Center will close in February for renovations, plus the 2025 National Park Service fee free days are out! Photos are available for download and video upon request. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241210_nr-jan-2025-events.htm December 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241205-nr-dec-2024-flights.htm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:30:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241205-nr-dec-2024-flights.htm Witnesses sought for hit-and-run incident in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241203_nr-hit-and-run.htm Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:27:00 EST A bicyclist was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this morning. National Park Service law enforcement officers have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241203_nr-hit-and-run.htm Mauna Loa Road is open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241127-nr-mauna-loa-rd-open.htm Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:38:00 EST Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened and motorists, hikers and cyclists may again enjoy the historic roadway from Kīpukapuaulu to the 6,667-foot Mauna Loa Lookout seven days a week. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241127-nr-mauna-loa-rd-open.htm Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopens to visitors https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241122-sulphurbanks-newboardwalk.htm Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:31:00 EST Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open following a complete replacement of the boardwalk and other safety upgrades. The degraded boardwalk, benches and railings were replaced with durable, weather-resistant yellow cedar. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241122-sulphurbanks-newboardwalk.htm December 2024 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241112-nr-dec-events.htm Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:33:00 EST The holidays are right around the corner, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s surge in visitation is too! Expect crowds, traffic and full parking lots at popular locations daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plan ahead, arrive early and make the most of your visit in December with these events and updates. Photos available for download. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241112-nr-dec-events.htm Uēkahuna east entrance and section of trail closed to protect nesting nēnē https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241112-nr-nene-at-uekahuna.htm Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:44:00 EST The east entrance to Uēkahuna parking lot and a short section of Crater Rim Trail will temporarily close to protect a pair of nēnē (Hawaiian geese) nesting in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241112-nr-nene-at-uekahuna.htm Mauna Loa Road update https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241108-nr-mauna-loa-rd-update.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:43:00 EST Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed to all use while survey, drilling and soil sampling work is underway. Some access will be provided. Here’s what you need to know: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241108-nr-mauna-loa-rd-update.htm Community input needed on Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Site Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241106-nr-kahuku-plan.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:09:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to provide input as it develops a plan to manage 132,000-plus acres in the Kahuku ahupuaʻa (traditional land division) in Kaʻū. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241106-nr-kahuku-plan.htm Mauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close November 4 for six weeks https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241101-nr-mauna-loa-rd-closure.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:44:00 EST Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close to all use when survey, drilling and soil sampling work starts Monday, November 4. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241101-nr-mauna-loa-rd-closure.htm November 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241031-nr-nov-2024-flights.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241031-nr-nov-2024-flights.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park ranger earns top National Park Service “Excellence in Interpretation” award https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241022-nr-excellence-in-interpretation.htm Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:52:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Visual Information Specialist Michael Newman was recently honored with the prestigious “Excellence in Interpretation Award,” a top National Park Service award for elevating ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian place names. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241022-nr-excellence-in-interpretation.htm Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close for boardwalk repairs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241018-nr-boardwalk-closed.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:03:00 EST Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close for boardwalk repairs from October 21 through December 12, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241018-nr-boardwalk-closed.htm Maunaulu parking lot and trails reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241011-nr-maunaulu-reopens.htm Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:36:00 EST Maunaulu parking area and its associated trails reopened as of Friday morning, October 11. Photos are available for download. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241011-nr-maunaulu-reopens.htm Maunaulu parking lot and trails temporarily closed for wildfire suppression https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241008-nr-makaopuhi-fire.htm Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the parking lot at Maunaulu and Nāpau Trail due to wildfire suppression efforts. These areas are closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241008-nr-makaopuhi-fire.htm November 2024 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241007-nr-nov-2024-events.htm Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:55:00 EST Plan ahead and make the most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in November with these events and updates. Photos are available. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241007-nr-nov-2024-events.htm October 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241001-nr-oct-2024-flight-notice.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:41:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for October 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20241001-nr-oct-2024-flight-notice.htm Trails partially reopen to Kīlauea volcano’s east rift zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240930-areas-reopen-in-east-rift.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:52:00 EST Park rangers reopened part of Kīlauea volcano’s east rift zone over the weekend, but areas east of Makaopuhi crater remain closed due to volcanic and wildfire-related hazards. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240930-areas-reopen-in-east-rift.htm Park and utility company seek public comment on environmental assessment for electrical line relocation project https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240923-nr-comment-period-for-utility-ea-opens.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:01:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (HVNP), in coordination with Hawaiian Electric (HECO), seeks public input on their environmental assessment of a proposed electrical line relocation project within the park that would make the system more resilient to extreme weather. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240923-nr-comment-period-for-utility-ea-opens.htm Eruption hazards increase along Chain of Craters Road https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/eruption-hazards-increase-along-chain-of-craters-road.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:48:00 EST Chain of Craters Road is open to Hōlei Sea Arch but volcanic hazards have increased from the eruption near Nāpau Crater. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/eruption-hazards-increase-along-chain-of-craters-road.htm Chain of Craters Reopens as Eruption Hazards Ease https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240918-nr-coc-reopens.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:21:00 EST Chain of Craters Road is now open as eruption hazards ease in Kīlauea volcano’s middle East Rift Zone (MERZ). Maunaulu Trail and parking area, Nāpau Trail and Nāulu Trail remain closed to all use due to continued eruption hazards including gas emissions and potential wildland fire. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240918-nr-coc-reopens.htm Back to School and Back to the Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240917-back-to-school.htm Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:03:00 EST Education rangers at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are excited to welcome haumāna back to the park. Check out our redesigned education webpage - https://go.nps.gov/havoeducation - to choose from ranger-led, distance learning, or classroom visit programs. Click on each tile on the webpage to learn how to register. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240917-back-to-school.htm Chain of Craters Road remains closed after short eruption https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240916-coc-closed-following-short-eruption.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:22:00 EST Chain of Craters Road and additional areas remain closed to all use following a short eruption of Kīlauea. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240916-coc-closed-following-short-eruption.htm Chain of Craters Road temporarily closed due to heightened unrest https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240916-chain-of-craters-closed.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:31:00 EST Chain of Craters closed to all use due to heightened volcanic unrest. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240916-chain-of-craters-closed.htm October 2024 Events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240907-october-events.htm Sat, 07 Sep 2024 05:48:00 EST Plan ahead and make the most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Natioanl Park in October with these events and updates. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240907-october-events.htm September 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240828-september-flight-notice.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:37:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2024. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240828-september-flight-notice.htm Chain of Craters Road and other sites in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240828-chaincratersreopens.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:47:00 EST Chain of Craters Road and other previously closed roads are now open as unrest and seismicity has diminished in Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone (ERZ) and near its summit. Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, Hilina Pali Road, and Kulanaokuaiki Campground are now open to vehicle traffic. Backcountry sites have reopened as well.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240828-chaincratersreopens.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park backcountry closed due to tropical storm warning https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240823-backcountry-closed-tropical-storm.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:39:00 EST The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Hawaiʻi Island. Because this includes a possibility of tropical storm force winds, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed the coastal and Mauna Loa summit backcountry areas to both day hiking and overnight camping. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240823-backcountry-closed-tropical-storm.htm Chain of Craters Road temporarily closed to vehicles due to road damage in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240821-chain-of-craters-temporary-closure.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:06:00 EST Kīlauea is not erupting, but cracks on Chain of Craters Road that formed on July 21 between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot have widened due to continued seismic activity. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the road to more thoroughly assess the damage. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240821-chain-of-craters-temporary-closure.htm September 2024 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240809-nr-sept-2024-events.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:49:00 EST Change is on the horizon at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this month. The upcoming renovation of Kīlauea Visitor Center means fewer monthly events, but join us outside for ranger programs, hula, the fee-free National Public Lands Day, and in Kahuku. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240809-nr-sept-2024-events.htm August 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240730-august-flight-notice.htm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:54:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240730-august-flight-notice.htm Chain of Craters Road reopens to vehicles https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240729-nr-chain-of-craters-road-reopens-to-vehicles.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:09:00 EST Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened to vehicles late Monday afternoon. No noticeable expansion in cracks caused by last week’s seismic swarm were detected by park staff. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240729-nr-chain-of-craters-road-reopens-to-vehicles.htm Chain of Craters Road reopens to bicycles and pedestrians https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240726-nr-road-reopens-to-bikers-hikers.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:17:00 EST Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened to bicycles and pedestrians but remains closed to vehicles due to significant cracks on the road between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240726-nr-road-reopens-to-bikers-hikers.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park extends mahalo nui loa to all who supported the 40th Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240723-park-mahalo-cultural-festival.htm Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:43:00 EST Nearly 900 people gathered in Kahuku on Saturday to learn about, participate and share in Hawaiian culture at the 40th Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240723-park-mahalo-cultural-festival.htm Chain of Craters Road and other areas closed as earthquakes increase in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240722-earthquakes.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:06:00 EST Kīlauea is not erupting, however a sudden increase in earthquakes and ground deformation starting around 11 a.m. Monday in the volcano’s upper East Rift Zone has prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close areas that could put visitors and staff at risk if the volcano erupts. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240722-earthquakes.htm Elevated fire risk prompts road closures and campfire restrictions https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240716-nr-fire-restrictions.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:14:00 EST Due to elevated fire risk, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed sections of Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles, effective Tuesday, July 16 until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240716-nr-fire-restrictions.htm August 2024 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240702-nr-aug-2024-events.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:41:00 EST August 1 is the 108th birthday of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and we are celebrating with a month full of special programs and exciting information about the rehabilitation of Kīlauea Visitor Center! Mark your calendar for these August 2024 events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240702-nr-aug-2024-events.htm July 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240701-nr-july-flights.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:32:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July 2024. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240701-nr-july-flights.htm Expect temporary area closures if volcanic unrest continues in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240701-nr-seismicity.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:38:00 EST Kīlauea volcano is not erupting, but a sudden spike in earthquakes began over the weekend southeast of the summit in the vicinity of Chain of Craters Road between Puhimau and Luamanu craters. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240701-nr-seismicity.htm Kīlauea Visitor Center renovation closure is on the horizon https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240625-nr-kvc-temp-closure.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:51:00 EST Kīlauea Visitor Center in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park could close as early as this September for renovations and expansion, and the adjacent parking will be limited during construction. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240625-nr-kvc-temp-closure.htm Maunaiki and Kaʻū Desert trails reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240618-nr-trails-reopen.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:35:00 EST Kaʻū Desert Trail and Maunaiki Trail have reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The two trails were closed when the short-lived June 3 fissure eruption began near Kīlauea volcano’s remote upper Southwest Rift Zone. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240618-nr-trails-reopen.htm Performers and activities announced for the 40th Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240617-nr-cultural-fest-lineup.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:03:00 EST Hulō! A remarkable program of local musicians, hālau hula, Hawaiian games, arts and crafts plus exhibitors and food vendors will be featured at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 40th Cultural Festival happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240617-nr-cultural-fest-lineup.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopens more areas as Kīlauea eruption comes to a halt https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240607-nr-areas-reopen.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:51:00 EST Kīlauea volcano is not erupting. Hilina Pali Road, Kulanaokuaiki Campground, the Footprints Exhibit and Pepeiao Cabin in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park are now open. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240607-nr-areas-reopen.htm New Kīlauea eruption is in closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240603-2024-eruption.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:27:00 EST A new eruption of Kīlauea volcano that began around 12:30 a.m. on Monday June 3, 2024 is in a closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. No lava is visible to the public; temporary closures in place. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240603-2024-eruption.htm July 2024 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240531-nr-july-events.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 10:41:00 EST Kau wela, the summer season, approaches and so does the 40th Cultural Festival and an array of free programs that celebrate Hawaiian culture, art, and conservation at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in July. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240531-nr-july-events.htm June 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240531-nr-june-2024-flights.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 07:00:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240531-nr-june-2024-flights.htm Chain of Craters Road and other sites in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231211-nr-coc-and-areas-reopen.htm Sat, 04 May 2024 14:34:00 EST Chain of Craters Road and other previously closed sites are now open as unrest and seismicity return to normal levels in Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone (ERZ) and near its summit. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231211-nr-coc-and-areas-reopen.htm May 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240501-nr-may-2024-flights.htm Wed, 01 May 2024 07:06:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240501-nr-may-2024-flights.htm June 2024 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240430-nr-june-2024-events.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:55:00 EST An engaging lineup of Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, hula arts, After Dark in the Park programs and more await visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in June. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240430-nr-june-2024-events.htm Temporary closures in effect as earthquakes increase below Kīlauea in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240429-earthquake-closures.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:49:00 EST Hawaiʻi – Kīlauea is not erupting, however a significant spike in earthquakes has prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close some areas that could put visitors and staff at risk if the volcano erupts. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240429-earthquake-closures.htm Save the Date for the 40th Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240418-nr-2024-culutral-festival.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:57:00 EST The 40th Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival is happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240418-nr-2024-culutral-festival.htm Single lane entry at park starts Monday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240403-single-lane-drp.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:24:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will have a single lane entry at the entrance station due to upcoming construction activities. Park visitors and tour operators should anticipate delays and potential congestion at the entrance station during this period. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240403-single-lane-drp.htm May 2024 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240329_may-2024-events.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:03:00 EST Connect with your park to experience Hawaiian culture, learn about past volcanic explosions, give back to the ‘āina (land) and more with these May events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240329_may-2024-events.htm April 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240329-april-2024-flights.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:17:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240329-april-2024-flights.htm Dismantling of Jaggar Museum and USGS-operated facilities will begin April 8 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240328_deconstruction-begins-4-8-24.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:55:00 EST Three buildings in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park that sustained damage during the 2018 summit collapse and eruption of Kīlauea volcano will be dismantled starting Monday, April 8, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240328_deconstruction-begins-4-8-24.htm National Park Service extends comment period for input on congestion solutions at Kīlauea summit area https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240320-nr-extended.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:11:00 EST The comment period to provide input on a plan that will address congestion, safety, resource protection and improve the visitor experience in the busy Kīlauea summit area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been extended to March 31, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240320-nr-extended.htm Updated: Temporary closure of Tree Molds and access road https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240318-tree-molds-road-closures-to-vehicles.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:52:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces the following closure that will temporarily restrict vehicles from the Tree Molds recreational area off Mauna Loa Road. Moreover, due to recent safety concerns, restrictions have been imposed on accessing Tree Molds Road via the northern gravel road from the horse corral. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240318-tree-molds-road-closures-to-vehicles.htm April 2024 and NP Week events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240308-anr-pril-np-week-events.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:59:00 EST Click open your April calendar and plan for a bevy of events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including a fee-free day and family fun event to kick off National Park Week, volunteer events, a fine-feathered artist-in-residence and more! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240308-anr-pril-np-week-events.htm Traffic safety and infrastructure upgrades near park entrance will begin soon https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240304-nr-traffic-safety-upgrades.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:32:00 EST Driving into Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will soon look different and ultimately be safer for everyone in the near future. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240304-nr-traffic-safety-upgrades.htm March 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240229-march-flights.htm Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:20:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2024. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240229-march-flights.htm 325.5 million visits to national parks in 2023 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240227-nr-2023-visitation-stats.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:47:00 EST The National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visitors in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240227-nr-2023-visitation-stats.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park seeks input on congestion solutions for Kīlauea summit area https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240222-nr-park-seeks-input-on-kilauea-summit.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:39:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is asking for input on a plan that will address congestion, safety, resource protection and improve the visitor experience in the busy Kīlauea summit area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240222-nr-park-seeks-input-on-kilauea-summit.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Creates New Buffalo Soldiers video for Black History Month https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240207-nr-buffalo-soldier-video.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:22:00 EST Most visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park never set foot on Mauna Loa Trail. Even fewer people know the remarkable story of the Black soldiers who in 1915 built a trail between the summit of Kīlauea and the nearly 14,000-foot summit of Mauna Loa volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240207-nr-buffalo-soldier-video.htm March 2024 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240205-nr-march-2024-events.htm Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:48:00 EST Get out your calendar and make some time to enjoy these events happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in March: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240205-nr-march-2024-events.htm Major construction begins at Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240201-construction-begins.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:59:00 EST A construction project to repair, improve or remove damaged buildings and infrastructure at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is underway in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240201-construction-begins.htm February 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240131-nr-feb-flights.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:44:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240131-nr-feb-flights.htm Hikers rescued from Mauna Loa and cited https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240116-nr-mauna-loa-sar.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:31:00 EST Two hikers were rescued and airlifted off Mauna Loa Monday morning, January 16, after running out of food and water and getting lost during severe winter weather that closed the mountain above 10,000 feet. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240116-nr-mauna-loa-sar.htm February 2024 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240105-nr-feb-events.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:45:00 EST Are you ready to leap into February with music, art, Hawaiian culture and volunteer opportunities? Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has it all right here! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240105-nr-feb-events.htm January 2024 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240103-nr-jan-flights.htm Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:33:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for January 2024: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240103-nr-jan-flights.htm Maunaiki Trail reopens in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-28-maunaiki-reopens.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:56:00 EST Maunaiki Trail from the trailhead near Kulanaokuaiki Campground to the Kaʻū Desert Trail intersection has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-28-maunaiki-reopens.htm National Park Service completes Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Air Tour Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-21-atmp.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed an Air Tour Management Plan for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on December 20, 2023. The plan provides for the continuation of air tours at reduced levels over the park and within a half-mile of its boundary to protect natural and cultural resources, wilderness, the integrity of Native Hawaiian sacred sites and ceremonial areas, and visitor experiences. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-21-atmp.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company seek comments on electrical transmission line relocation project https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-18-electric-transmission-comments.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:49:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) in coordination with Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company (HELCO) is requesting public input on a proposed electrical transmission line relocation within the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-18-electric-transmission-comments.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park seeks public input on a draft plan to improve accessibility for people with disabilities https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231212-nr-setp-draft.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the park’s Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231212-nr-setp-draft.htm Two roads, Pepeiao Cabin and Kaʻū Desert Trail reopen in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231211_nr-areas-reopen.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:30:00 EST Two roads, a backcountry trail and a cabin have reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231211_nr-areas-reopen.htm December 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231207-nr-dec-flights.htm Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:05:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2023: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231207-nr-dec-flights.htm January 2024 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-7-january-2024-events.htm Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:47:00 EST January is Volcano Awareness Month and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s calendar is erupting with exciting programs in collaboration with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists! Other new year highlights include Hawaiian cultural programs, a fee-free day, volunteer opportunities and more. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-12-7-january-2024-events.htm Single-signature change for Interagency Annual Pass and Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Pass begins January 1, 2024 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231201-nr-single-signature-park-pass-change.htm Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:12:00 EST Beginning January 1, 2024, the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes and park-specific passes will have a single signature line for one passholder. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231201-nr-single-signature-park-pass-change.htm Expect the unexpected during the holidays at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231130-nr-holiday-rush-tips.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:53:00 EST Visitors who plan to explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park over the holidays could be in for a surprise if they don’t plan ahead. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231130-nr-holiday-rush-tips.htm Nesting nēnē protected by partial closure in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231129-nr-nene-closure.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:38:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed part of the parking lot at Uēkahuna and a short stretch of Crater Rim Trail east to protect a pair of breeding nēnē – the rare and endemic Hawaiian goose. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231129-nr-nene-closure.htm Chain of Craters Road and adjacent sites reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-11-22-ccr-reopens.htm Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:07:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers have reopened Chain of Craters Road and nearby sites as unrest and seismicity return to normal levels in Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone (ERZ). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-11-22-ccr-reopens.htm Park expands area closures as unrest in Kīlauea volcano increases in upper East Rift Zone https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-11-21-chain-of-craters-road-closure.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:59:00 EST Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is not erupting but is showing more signs of increased unrest as earthquakes spike in the upper East Rift Zone near Puhimau Crater. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-11-21-chain-of-craters-road-closure.htm Permits for backcountry camping in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park available online starting December 14 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231114-nr-backcountry-permit-rec-gov.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:04:00 EST Beginning Thursday, December 14, 2023, hikers who plan to stay overnight in remote backcountry areas in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will be able to make and pay for reservations online up to 90 days in advance through the Recreation.gov system. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231114-nr-backcountry-permit-rec-gov.htm December 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231103-nr-dec-events.htm Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:30:00 EST The festive season is upon us and your park has special events to unwrap including the Holidays in Kahuku family fun festival and two holiday concerts at Kīlauea Visitor Center! Decorate your December calendar with these upcoming events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231103-nr-dec-events.htm November 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231031-nr-nov-flights.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:54:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2023: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231031-nr-nov-flights.htm Two trails closed as unrest near Kīlauea summit continues https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231018-nr-unrest-trail-closures.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:03:00 EST Due to episodic unrest in the area south-southwest of Kīlauea caldera, Mauna Iki Trail is closed and the Kaʻū Desert/Footprints Trail is closed past the Footprints exhibit to the Mauna Iki Trail intersection. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20231018-nr-unrest-trail-closures.htm October 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023_09_29_october-2023-notice-of-flight-operations.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for October 2023. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023_09_29_october-2023-notice-of-flight-operations.htm November 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-09-28-november-events.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 EST November days will be cooler but these free events, talks, walks and the entrance-fee-free Veterans Day are sure to spark your interest. Mark your November calendar with these upcoming events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-09-28-november-events.htm Mauna Loa Summit Cabin reopens in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-09-22-mauna-loa-cabin-reopens.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:42:00 EST The remote, high-elevation Mauna Loa Summit Cabin in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park near the summit of Mauna Loa volcano has reopened for overnight use and is accessible from ʻĀinapō Trail and Kapāpala Ranch.   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-09-22-mauna-loa-cabin-reopens.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encourages safe and respectful eruption viewing https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230911-nr-new-eruption.htm Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:40:00 EST For the fifth time in almost four years, Kīlauea volcano has a dramatic new eruption in its summit crater with multiple lava fountains feeding a lake of molten rock. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230911-nr-new-eruption.htm October 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230908-october-2023-events.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:37:00 EST Open up your October calendar and make time to delve into Hawaiian cultural practices, restore native rainforest or treat yourself to a ranger-guided hike or After Dark in the Park program with these upcoming events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230908-october-2023-events.htm September 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230828-september-flight-operations.htm Mon, 28 Aug 2023 02:00:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2023. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230828-september-flight-operations.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park earns top National Park Service “Excellence in Education” Award https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230824-excellence-in-education-award.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:54:00 EST The Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park “Earth, Sea, Sky” education program has earned the top National Park Service (NPS) award for its exemplary contributions to education.   The NPS Excellence in Education Award recognizes a team for outstanding contributions to the profession of education and for modeling innovation and adaptation within education program planning, development, and implementation. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230824-excellence-in-education-award.htm Tourism to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park contributes $149 million to local economy https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230823-park-economic-impact-2022.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:41:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.6 million visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in 2022 spent $149 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,500 jobs in the local area and $195 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230823-park-economic-impact-2022.htm Save the date and talk story about the future use of the Great Crack and Ala Waiʻi parcels https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230823-great-crack-talk-story.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:02:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park seeks community input about the potential future use and stewardship of the remote Great Crack and Ala Waiʻi areas and will host a community “talk story” meeting at the Pāhala Community Center on Saturday, September 23 from noon to 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230823-great-crack-talk-story.htm Some areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close to vehicles due to elevated fire risk https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230805-nr-fire-prevention-closures.htm Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:50:00 EST Some areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at most risk for wildfire will close to vehicles beginning Sunday, August 6 at 5 p.m., and campfires will be prohibited.   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230805-nr-fire-prevention-closures.htm August 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230731-nr-aug-flights.htm Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:54:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2023: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230731-nr-aug-flights.htm Updated September 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230728-sept-2023-events.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:13:00 EST Let Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park September events fall into your autumn plans with After Dark in the Park presentations, a poi making demonstration, guided hikes, a coffee talk and more! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230728-sept-2023-events.htm Nearly 1,000 participate in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230724-nr-cultural-fest-recap.htm Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:23:00 EST Locals, keiki, kūpuna and visitors all came to the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in Kaʻū on Saturday to listen to Hawaiian music, enjoy hula, try Hawaiian crafts and practices and learn about native plants and animals. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230724-nr-cultural-fest-recap.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to reopen as impacts wane from Tropical Storm Calvin https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230719-nr-park-reopens.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:36:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, including Kīlauea Visitor Center, park roads and most trails, will reopen at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19 as impacts wane from Tropical Storm Calvin. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230719-nr-park-reopens.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces closures due to Tropical Storm Calvin https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230718-nr-park-closures-for-tropical-storm-calvin.htm Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:56:00 EST Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close by 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 before Tropical Storm Calvin makes landfall on Hawaiʻi Island. Heavy rainfall and flooding, strong and damaging winds and high surf are expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230718-nr-park-closures-for-tropical-storm-calvin.htm July 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july-2023-flights.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces updated and additional flight operations for July 2023: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july-2023-flights.htm Stellar lineup of performers and exhibitors announced for the Cultural Festival in Kahuku on July 22 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230707_festival-lineup.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:29:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is excited to announce a stellar lineup of local musicians, hula hālau, Hawaiian games and crafts plus local exhibitors and vendors for the 39th annual Cultural Festival happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230707_festival-lineup.htm Updated: August 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230706-august-2023-events.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:32:00 EST Hawaii Volcanoes National Park August events include a fee-free day, Hawaiian cultural events, After Dark in the Park performances, a concert and opportunities to restore the rainforest. Mark your calendar for these special August events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230706-august-2023-events.htm Safe viewing tips for new eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230607-nr-kilauea-eruption-safe-viewing-tips.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:55:00 EST A magnificent new eruption that started before sunrise within Kīlauea volcano’s summit is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. While the park is open 24 hours a day, the public is urged to stay safe and follow these precautions: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230607-nr-kilauea-eruption-safe-viewing-tips.htm July 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230606-nr-july-events.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:15:00 EST Summer is here and the annual Hawaiian cultural festival is back at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! After Dark in the Park programs, hikes, living history and a slew of other special programs are also part of the July lineup. Mark your calendar for these July events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230606-nr-july-events.htm June 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230601-nr-june-2023-flights.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:05:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2023. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230601-nr-june-2023-flights.htm Save the Date for the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival July 22 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230531_save-the-date-cultural-festival.htm Wed, 31 May 2023 06:06:00 EST The cultural festival is back! Save the date and join us on Saturday, July 22, 2023 for the 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, FREE! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230531_save-the-date-cultural-festival.htm Importance of lava tubes described in park’s latest Hawaiian cultural video, ‘Ohi Wai https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230518-nr-ohi-wai-video.htm Thu, 18 May 2023 05:54:00 EST A new documentary produced by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reveals the importance of lava tubes, both culturally and as ecosystems. The short film also shares Hawaiian culture to a broad audience during Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230518-nr-ohi-wai-video.htm Public input sought on draft air tour management plan for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230515-nr-draft-atmp.htm Mon, 15 May 2023 03:35:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public feedback on a draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) and associated environmental assessment that are being proposed for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230515-nr-draft-atmp.htm June Events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230509-nr-june-events.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 07:29:00 EST The longer days of summer are here and that means more daylight to enjoy Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Mark your calendar for these June events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230509-nr-june-events.htm Connect with culture: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park shares Hawaiian programs and stories https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230505-nr-aanhpi.htm Fri, 05 May 2023 06:50:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a cultural landscape and encourages everyone to seek a deeper understanding of Native Hawaiian culture and its importance during Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230505-nr-aanhpi.htm Newest Kaʻū silversword site in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park sows promising results https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230503-nr-kau-silverswords-kilohana.htm Wed, 03 May 2023 06:03:00 EST The critically endangered Kaʻū silversword is staging a comeback within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, thanks to decades of collaborative conservation efforts and a stroke of luck. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230503-nr-kau-silverswords-kilohana.htm May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230501-nr-may-flights.htm Mon, 01 May 2023 07:55:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230501-nr-may-flights.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will move to cashless fee collection starting May 26 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230426-nr-cashless.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:21:00 EST Planning to visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this summer? Don’t bring cash. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230426-nr-cashless.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offers fun and free events during National Park Week, April 22-30 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230413-nr-np-week-events.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:07:00 EST The annual National Park Week celebration is April 22 to April 30. At Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, everyone is invited to a fee-free day and a family-fun “Journey at the Summit” event on April 22, to participate in many other free programs all week long! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230413-nr-np-week-events.htm May 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230410-nr-may-events.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:22:00 EST May brings an abundance of blooming ʻōhiʻa lehua blossoms throughout the park, and a plethora of special events from live music, to Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, living history performances and more. Mark your calendar for these May events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230410-nr-may-events.htm Season Two of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's cultural videos debuts with “Hoʻokupu” https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230405-nr-hookupu.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:45:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is excited to announce that Season Two of the ʻIke Hana Noʻeau (Experience the Skillful Work)” video series launched April 5, a few days ahead of the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival. Two new “talk story” documentaries enable a friendly connection to Hawaiian culture and share insights unknown to many. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230405-nr-hookupu.htm April 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230331-may-flights.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2023. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230331-may-flights.htm Red Hill Cabin reopens https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230320_nr-red-hill-cabin-is-open.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:34:00 EST Mauna Loa Trail has reopened from the trailhead near Mauna Loa Lookout to Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Red Hill Cabin is now open. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230320_nr-red-hill-cabin-is-open.htm National Park Week and April Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230310-nr-2023-np-week-week-april-events.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:31:00 EST April is all about National Park Week and a calendar full of special events that include a fee-free day, a family-fun adventure, Hawaiian cultural workshops and music, good news about an endangered bird and After Dark in the Park programs. Don’t miss the action! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230310-nr-2023-np-week-week-april-events.htm March 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230227-nr-march-flights.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:07:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2023. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230227-nr-march-flights.htm March 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230207-nr-march-events.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:09:00 EST March events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park include a Hawaiian healing plants demonstration, taiko drumming, a talk about food security and aquaculture in Hawaiʻi, in addition to ranger-led programs, a fierce Kahuku coffee talk and more! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230207-nr-march-events.htm Free transportation now available for schools that participate in Earth, Sea, Sky program https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230202-nr-transportation-for-schools.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:03:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park received a wonderful start to the new year with a $50,000 grant from The National Park Foundation that provides eligible schools with free transporation and admission to the national park, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230202-nr-transportation-for-schools.htm More February 2023 events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230201-feb-events-air.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:14:00 EST This just in! The newly selected Hawaii Volcanoes National Park artist in residence for February is stand-up comedian Ben Miller who will host a free performance at Kahuku on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230201-feb-events-air.htm February 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230131-feb-flights.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2023: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230131-feb-flights.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues to seek tips on person of interest in art theft https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230127-nr-tips.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:53:00 EST National Park Service investigators continue to seek the public’s help in identifying a person of interest wanted for questioning in the theft of Hawaiian cultural artwork from a hotel located in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230127-nr-tips.htm National Park Service seeks leads on theft of artwork from Volcano House hotel https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230119-nr-art-theft.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:22:00 EST Note: this news release was updated on January 26, 2023. National Park Service law enforcement officials seek the public’s help in identifying a person of interest wanted for questioning in the theft of Hawaiian cultural artwork from the Volcano House hotel. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230119-nr-art-theft.htm Three Hawaiʻi National Parks announce 2023 fee-free dates and new Tri-Park Pass availability https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230112-tri-park-pass.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:37:00 EST The National Park Service has five entrance fee-free days in 2023 that provide free admittance to all national parks for everyone, including the three fee-charging national parks in Hawaiʻi. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230112-tri-park-pass.htm Tips for enjoying new Kīlauea eruption and avoiding crowds https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230109-avoiding-crowds.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:42:00 EST The new eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is drawing record crowds to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Follow these tips for the best experience: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230109-avoiding-crowds.htm Safety and species preservation are key for new Kīlauea eruption https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-01-06-2023-kilauea-erupts.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:10:00 EST A new eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is drawing thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park eager to see new erupting lava by day and the lava glow after dark. This new eruption is viewable from almost all open areas around the caldera. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2023-01-06-2023-kilauea-erupts.htm February 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230105-feb-events.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:10:00 EST February events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park include a Hawaiian carving demonstration, talks starring the rare and unique species and habitats the park protects, in addition to ranger-led programs, Kahuku coffee talks and more! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230105-feb-events.htm January 2023 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230104-jan-flights.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:28:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for January 2023: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20230104-jan-flights.htm Hilina Pali wildfire 100% contained https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221223-nr-fire-100-percent-contained.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:15:00 EST A five-acre wildfire sparked by lightning in a remote wilderness area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been fully extinguished. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221223-nr-fire-100-percent-contained.htm Hilina Pali wildfire 70% contained https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221222-nr-fire-update.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 EST A five-acre wildfire sparked by lightning in a remote wilderness area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is now 70% contained. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221222-nr-fire-update.htm Small wildfire closes part of Hilina Pali Road and Kaʻaha Trail https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221221-nr-hilina-pali-fire.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:28:00 EST Hilina Pali Road is closed from the gate past Kulanaokuaiki Campground to the Hilina Pali Lookout due to fire suppression efforts to extinguish a five-acre wildfire. Only authorized vehicles are permitted until further notice. Kaʻaha Trail is also closed. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221221-nr-hilina-pali-fire.htm January 2023 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221219-nr-jan2023-events.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:43:00 EST Want to guarantee a very hauʻoli (happy) 2023? Put the January events happening from Kaʻū to Kīlauea at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on your new calendar! January is also Volcano Awareness Month and your park is excited to host three programs by USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists after dark and in broad daylight. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221219-nr-jan2023-events.htm Uēkahuna overlook, restroom and parking lot reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2022-12-16-uekahuna-reopens.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:34:00 EST The popular Uēkahuna area at the summit of Kīlauea volcano reopened to visitors today in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after biologists observed that a nēnē family is no longer in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2022-12-16-uekahuna-reopens.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park selects plan for the 2018 Disaster Recovery Project   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221212-nr-disaster-recovery-plan-released.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:22:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) today on the plan to move forward with the park’s Disaster Recovery Project following the 2018 eruption and summit collapse of Kīlauea volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221212-nr-disaster-recovery-plan-released.htm First documented ʻakēʻakē fledgling in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park caught on camera https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221206_nr-akeake-burrow-detected.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:21:00 EST New footage of a young ʻakēʻakē an endangered nocturnal seabird, shows the fluffy fledgling emerging from its high-elevation burrow on Mauna Loa about a month before the eruption began, an exciting first for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221206_nr-akeake-burrow-detected.htm Save the date for Kahuku-Pōhue public meeting December 10 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221201-save-the-date.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:59:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to participate in a public meeting regarding protection and potential future use of the remote 16,451-acre Kahuku-Pōhue parcel the park acquired earlier this year.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221201-save-the-date.htm December 2022 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221130-dec-2022-events.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:42:00 EST ʻTis the season to break out your calendars and pencil in all the exciting and fun-filled December events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221130-dec-2022-events.htm Park is open with some closures as Mauna Loa erupts https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221128-nr-park-open-during-mauna-loa-eruption.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:43:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains open following a new eruption on Mauna Loa volcano that began in the summit caldera late Sunday night and migrated to the northeast rift zone Monday morning. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221128-nr-park-open-during-mauna-loa-eruption.htm New video shares tips for visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during busy holiday season https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221121_know-before-you-go-video.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:32:00 EST There is one thing you can count on during the holidays at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park if you don’t plan ahead: crowds. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221121_know-before-you-go-video.htm Uēkahuna closed to protect nēnē https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/uekahuna-closure-for-nene-2022.htm Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:32:00 EST The Uēkahuna area will temporarily close to protect nēnē. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/uekahuna-closure-for-nene-2022.htm November 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221101_nr-november-flights.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:05:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221101_nr-november-flights.htm November 2022 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221024-nr-november-2022-events.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:36:00 EST November events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park include a fee-free Veterans Day on November 11, and an opportunity for veterans and Gold Star Families to receive free lifetime passes, in addition to ranger-led programs, Kahuku coffee talks and more! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20221024-nr-november-2022-events.htm Fire at Pōhue Bay draws response from County and National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2022-10-09-pohue-fire.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:43:00 EST A fire on Sunday afternoon, October 9, at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s newly acquired Kahuku-Pōhue parcel, was extinguished thanks to a coordinated response from Hawaiʻi County and National Park Service firefighter crews. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2022-10-09-pohue-fire.htm Mauna Loa Summit Closed Due to Increased Seismic Activity https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mauna-loa-summit-closed-due-to-increased-seismic-activity.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:51:00 EST Mauna Loa summit is closed due to increased seismic activity. Mauna Loa is not erupting. The volcanic alert level remains at advisory, and the aviation color code remains at yellow. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mauna-loa-summit-closed-due-to-increased-seismic-activity.htm October 2022 Events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220929-october-events.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:33:00 EST They’re back! Ranger-led hikes, volunteer programs, After Dark in the Park talks, Kahuku Coffee Talks and other special events for the community and visitors to enjoy have returned to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Here’s what’s happening in October:  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220929-october-events.htm September 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/september-2022-flight-operations.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:49:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2022. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/september-2022-flight-operations.htm September 2022 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/september-2022-events.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:11:00 EST After Dark in the Park returns! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/september-2022-events.htm Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Volunteers Earn Prestigious Service Awards https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220826-nr-2021-hartzog-winners.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:14:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce that a volunteer youth group from Puna has earned a top National Park Service award for its outstanding volunteer service in the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220826-nr-2021-hartzog-winners.htm National Park Service and National Park Foundation recognize outstanding employees, volunteers and partners https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:42:00 EST A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park opens following monitoring and safety inspection https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220817-nr-nahuku-lava-tube-reopens.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:38:00 EST A popular lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened following data monitoring and inspection of a fracture near a large overhanging rock slab at the apex of the lava tube. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220817-nr-nahuku-lava-tube-reopens.htm Pōhue public meetings to be held August 13 and August 17 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/220805-nr-save-the-date.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:08:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to participate in a public meeting regarding protection and potential future use of the remote 16,451-acre Kahuku-Pōhue parcel the park acquired last month. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/220805-nr-save-the-date.htm Nāhuku lava tube closed for structural monitoring and safety https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220801-nr-nahuku-closed.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:30:00 EST Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is closed until further notice after data from a crackmeter revealed that a fracture near a large overhanging rock slab at the apex of the lava tube has narrowed by 2.47 mm since Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220801-nr-nahuku-closed.htm August 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220801-nr-aug-flights.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220801-nr-aug-flights.htm Virtual public meeting for park’s Disaster Recovery Project environmental assessment rescheduled for Wednesday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220725_nr-rescheduled-meeting.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:06:00 EST Due to technical difficulties, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has rescheduled a virtual public meeting regarding the environmental assessment for the 2018 Disaster Recovery Project’s proposed action. The meeting will be held Wednesday, July 27 at noon HST. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220725_nr-rescheduled-meeting.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 19 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220719_nr-fire-update.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:19:00 EST The Power Line wildfire on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is 100% contained and is holding at 42.5 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220719_nr-fire-update.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 15 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220715-nr-fire-update.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:15:00 EST The Power Line wildfire on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is 95% contained as of Thursday, July 15, and remains at 42.5 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220715-nr-fire-update.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 14 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220714-nr-power-line-fire-90-percent.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:32:00 EST The Power Line wildfire on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is 90% contained as of Thursday morning, July 14, and remains at 42.5 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220714-nr-power-line-fire-90-percent.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 13 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220713_fire-update_nr.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:27:00 EST The wildfire on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is 70% contained as of Wednesday morning, July 13, and is mapped at 42.5 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220713_fire-update_nr.htm Kahuku-Pōhue reserved from mauka to makai https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220712-nr-pohue-preserved.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:56:00 EST Today, Trust for Public Land (TPL) transferred ownership and stewardship of Kahuku-Pōhue to the National Park Service, preserving the area’s https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220712-nr-pohue-preserved.htm Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park temporarily closed due to wildfire https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220712_nr-mauna-loa-fire.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:36:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed Mauna Loa Road to the public from the gate at the Kīpukapuaulu parking lot due to a wildfire and fire suppression efforts. Only authorized vehicles are permitted until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220712_nr-mauna-loa-fire.htm Public input sought on environmental assessment for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Disaster Recovery Project https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220701_nr_public-input-sought-ea.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2022 03:17:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seek community input on the environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed action to move the Disaster Recovery Project forward following the 2018 volcanic eruption and summit collapse on Kīlauea volcano. The comment period opens July 1 and closes on July 31, 2022, and a virtual public meeting will be held July 21 at noon and again at 6 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220701_nr_public-input-sought-ea.htm July 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220630_nr-july-2022-flight-plans.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:47:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220630_nr-july-2022-flight-plans.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park visitor spending contributed $117 million to local economy https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220628-nr-2021-report.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:05:00 EST A new National Park Service report announced that 1.3 million visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in 2021 spent an estimated $117 million in local communities. That local spending supported 1,220 jobs and had a total benefit to the island of Hawaiʻi of $154 million. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220628-nr-2021-report.htm Partial road closure and campfire restrictions in place at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220622z-nr-elevated-fire-risk-closures.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:08:00 EST Dry conditions have prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to temporarily close part of Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles, and to remind the public about existing campfire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220622z-nr-elevated-fire-risk-closures.htm June 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/202201-nr-june-flights.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:07:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/202201-nr-june-flights.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park expands hours and increases access to Kahuku Unit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220523-nr-kahuku-hrs.htm Mon, 23 May 2022 06:31:00 EST The Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is now open at 8 a.m., adding an additional hour to explore the trails and views from this fascinating and storied area on the slopes of Mauna Loa volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220523-nr-kahuku-hrs.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park selected as a “Park for Every Classroom” team https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220509-park-for-every-classroom-nr.htm Mon, 09 May 2022 07:06:00 EST Educators at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are working collaboratively with local teachers and community partners to create professional development workshops for climate change education. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220509-park-for-every-classroom-nr.htm Delve into the art of gourd drums in new video by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220504-nr-ipu-heke-ole-video.htm Wed, 04 May 2022 08:31:00 EST The third episode in a new video series produced, created and hosted by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers, invites viewers to delve into the art of ipu heke ʻole, the single gourd drum used in Hawaiian hula. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220504-nr-ipu-heke-ole-video.htm May 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220527-may-flights.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:04:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220527-may-flights.htm Man identified in Tuesday’s fatal crash https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220420-nr-man-identified-in-tuesday-s-fatal-crash.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:14:00 EST The man who died Tuesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a small SUV at the intersection of Highway 11 and the entrance to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been identified as Hawaiʻi Island resident Seth White, 21. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220420-nr-man-identified-in-tuesday-s-fatal-crash.htm Man dies following traffic collision in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220419-nr-traffic-fatality.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:48:00 EST A 21-year-old man lost his life after his motorcycle collided with a small SUV at the intersection of Highway 11 and the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tuesday just before 8 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220419-nr-traffic-fatality.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park offers family fun events and ranger programs return during National Park Week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220411_nr-havo-np-week-2022.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:48:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to celebrate a joyful National Park Week April 16 to 24 with a fee-free Saturday, a park discovery event for families, Kahuku events, volunteer opportunities, plus the much-anticipated return of ranger programs and the Dr. Jaggar living history performance! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220411_nr-havo-np-week-2022.htm Learn to make lei lāʻī in new Hawaiian cultural video by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220406-nr-lei-video.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:35:00 EST The second episode in a new video series produced, created and hosted by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers, shows viewers how to make lei lāʻī, an important adornment in hula. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220406-nr-lei-video.htm April 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220405-april-22-flights.htm Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:27:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220405-april-22-flights.htm Save time and get your digital site pass before you arrive at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220329-nr-digital-site-pass.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:54:00 EST Visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is now more efficient for visitors who plan ahead and buy a digital site pass on the www.Recreation.gov website at no extra cost. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220329-nr-digital-site-pass.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, ‘Imiloa and Mokupāpapa team up to offer students new educational program https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220308-nr-earth-sea-sky.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:51:00 EST Ever wondered how the earth, sea and sky are connected? Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is excited to announce a new educational opportunity entitled “Earth, Sea, Sky: Creating Connections.” https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220308-nr-earth-sea-sky.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park shares Hawaiian lifestyle practices beyond the park with dynamic new video series https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220302-nr-kui-kalo.htm Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:06:00 EST A captivating new video series produced, created and hosted by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers, shares authentic Hawaiian cultural practices beyond the park to homes and classrooms anywhere. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220302-nr-kui-kalo.htm Public input needed on potential alternatives for the draft air tour management plan for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220228-nr-public-feedback-atmp-alts.htm Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:14:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public input on potential alternatives for an air tour management plan (ATMP) for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220228-nr-public-feedback-atmp-alts.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park shares 2021 visitation numbers and tips for visiting lesser known sites https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220222-nr-2021-visitation.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:27:00 EST In 2021, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park welcomed 1,262,747 people to the park. The park is among the top 100 most-visited national parks in the U.S. last year (#63). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220222-nr-2021-visitation.htm Public input sought on proposed action for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Disaster Recovery Project https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220209_nr-disaster-recovery-input.htm Wed, 09 Feb 2022 02:47:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seek community input during public scoping on a proposed action and plan to move the Disaster Recovery Project forward following the 2018 volcanic eruption and summit collapse on Kīlauea volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220209_nr-disaster-recovery-input.htm Notice of Flight Operations February 2022 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220131-feb-flights.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:55:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220131-feb-flights.htm Kīlauea Visitor Center to close January 19 & 20 for termite treatment https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210111-nr-kvc-tenting.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:00:00 EST ll of Kīlauea Visitor Center, including the restrooms, lānai, administrative space and the Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association store, will be closed to everyone for termite treatment January 19 and 20. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210111-nr-kvc-tenting.htm Man’s body recovered from closed area within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220103-nr-fatal-fall.htm Mon, 03 Jan 2022 07:58:00 EST A 75-year-old Hilo man died after falling from a closed area within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park late Sunday night.   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20220103-nr-fatal-fall.htm January 2022 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211230-nr-jan-flights.htm Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:50:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for January 2022: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211230-nr-jan-flights.htm New self-guided “Holoholo for the Holidays” program helps visitors steer clear of crowds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2021-12-20-holoholo-for-the-holidays.htm Mon, 20 Dec 2021 04:23:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites you to skip the stress and come holoholo (to cruise, walk, or ride) by yourself, with friends or the family to the park’s lesser known and uncrowded destinations. This new self-guided Holoholo for the Holidays program is as easy as 1-2-3. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2021-12-20-holoholo-for-the-holidays.htm Avoid the Holiday Crush! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211130_nr-holiday-tips.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:04:00 EST It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but when parking lots are full, roads are temporarily closed due to congestion and visitors bump into each other on trails and overlooks, the holiday spirit can take a dive. This season, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park helps you plan like a park ranger with five insightful tips to help you navigate the festive season: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211130_nr-holiday-tips.htm December 2021 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211130-dec-flights.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:32:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211130-dec-flights.htm November 2021 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211029_nr-nov-flights.htm Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:52:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211029_nr-nov-flights.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites families to “Every Kid Outdoors” scavenger hunt bingo on Halloween weekend https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211025_nr-halloween-eko.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:11:00 EST It’s all treats and no tricks for families who visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Halloween weekend! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211025_nr-halloween-eko.htm Recent nēnē deaths caused by speeding and feeding in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211021_nr-nene-deaths.htm Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:37:00 EST October marks the start of nēnē breeding and nesting season in Hawaiʻi, but unfortunately this season is off to a deadly start for native geese in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211021_nr-nene-deaths.htm October 2021 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211005_nr_october-flights.htm Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:08:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for October 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211005_nr_october-flights.htm Where’s the Lava? https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211001_nr-where-is-the-lava.htm Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:29:00 EST Captivating images and video of the new lava lake eruption on Kīlauea volcano are going viral, but they often do not represent what visitors can safely see when they visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20211001_nr-where-is-the-lava.htm Safety is Key for New Eruption in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210929_nr-eruption-safety.htm Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:32:00 EST A new eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is drawing thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park eager to see the plume of gas and steam by day and the lava glow after dark. The park remains open 24 hours a day, and the public is reminded to stay safe by following these precautions: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210929_nr-eruption-safety.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2021 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flight-operations-september-2021.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:23:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2021. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flight-operations-september-2021.htm Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210803_aug-21-flights.htm Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:36:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2021. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210803_aug-21-flights.htm Dry conditions prompt road closures and campfire restrictions in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210728_nr-fire-danger-prompts-restrictions.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:45:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is taking action to prevent wildfire and has closed parts of Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles, effective Wednesday, July 28 until further notice.   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210728_nr-fire-danger-prompts-restrictions.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes and Haleakalā National Parks Offer Community Free Entrance to Celebrate 105th Birthdays https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210726_hnp-fee-free-bday.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:05:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes and Haleakalā National Parks have much in common: rare silverswords, nēnē, sacred volcanic summits and even their own specialty license plates. Founded as one park in 1916 and called “Hawaii National Park,” both parks invite the community to celebrate their 105th birthdays on Sunday, August 1 with free entrance. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210726_hnp-fee-free-bday.htm Lava tube and other areas to temporarily close as improvements continue https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/closures-for-road-work-july-21.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:59:00 EST Lava tube and other areas to temporarily close as improvements continue in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/closures-for-road-work-july-21.htm July 2021 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july-2021-notice-of-flight-operations.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:14:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july-2021-notice-of-flight-operations.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopens Uēkahuna bluff and more trails at the summit of Kīlauea volcano https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210609_nr-uekahuna-opens.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:07:00 EST Uēkahuna, the awe-inspiring cliff top at the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, has reopened to the public. A half-mile of Crater Rim Drive and Crater Rim Trail west of Kīlauea Overlook to the Uēkahuna bluff parking lot have also reopened. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210609_nr-uekahuna-opens.htm June 2021 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210527_june-2021-flights.htm Thu, 27 May 2021 15:39:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210527_june-2021-flights.htm More trail, road and parking lot closures ahead as improvements continue in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210521_nr-more-closures-ahead.htm Fri, 21 May 2021 04:29:00 EST More park roads, parking lots and trails will temporarily close for improvement in the weeks ahead as pavement preservation work continues in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210521_nr-more-closures-ahead.htm Glover and Kona trails will reopen in Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210511_nr-kona-glover-trails-reopen.htm Tue, 11 May 2021 04:57:00 EST Two trails that were closed to protect native ʻōhiʻa trees from a deadly fungus will reopen in the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Thursday, May 13. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210511_nr-kona-glover-trails-reopen.htm Celebrate Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210503_nr-aanhpi-heritage-month.htm Mon, 03 May 2021 12:20:00 EST To commemorate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has created new digital features, tours, and tools for visitors to connect with Hawaiian culture. The new features include web content about the cultural significance of park landscapes and new self-guided tours on the National Park Service (NPS) App. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210503_nr-aanhpi-heritage-month.htm May 2021 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210430_nr-mayflights.htm Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:11:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210430_nr-mayflights.htm Turn a page with your feet during National Park Week at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210412_nr-week-2021.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:33:00 EST Step into National Park Week this Saturday, April 17, a free day at all fee-charging national parks across the country, including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes and Haleakalā national parks, and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210412_nr-week-2021.htm Notice of Flight Operations April 2021 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210406_nr-april-flights.htm Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:04:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210406_nr-april-flights.htm New webpage shows road closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/202104_nr_new-web-page.htm Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:58:00 EST To help visitors plan ahead for temporary road closures that might impact their visit, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has launched a new webpage, https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/temporary-road-closures.htm. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/202104_nr_new-web-page.htm Popular lava tube reopens in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lava-tube-reopens-2021.htm Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:00:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) today, March 26, 2021. The popular walk-through lava tube and rainforest trail were closed since March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.   https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lava-tube-reopens-2021.htm Roads in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will get needed TLC https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210304_nr-road-closures.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:11:00 EST Mauna Loa Road, Hilina Pali Road, the Kīpukapuaulu turnabout and Nāmakanipaio Campground and cabin access roads are all slated for roadside vegetation management and pavement preservation work. The “TLC” will require extended road closures and/or single-lane closures that start Thursday, March 4 and last through April 19. See the schedule below: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210304_nr-road-closures.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park welcomed 589,775 visitors in 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210204_nr-park-welcomesd-589-775-visitors-in-2020.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:02:00 EST In 2020, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park welcomed 589,775 visitors to Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, a 57% decrease from 2019 when the park welcomed 1,368,376 visitors. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210204_nr-park-welcomesd-589-775-visitors-in-2020.htm Notice of Flight Operations for March 2021 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210226_nr_march-2021-flight.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:11:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2021: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210226_nr_march-2021-flight.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park unleashes Bark Ranger program https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210225_nr_park-unleashes-bark-ranger-program.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:59:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wants dogs and their humans to have a pawsitive experience in the park, while keeping people, pets and wildlife safe through its new “Bark Ranger” program. The new self-guided program is as easy as BARK! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210225_nr_park-unleashes-bark-ranger-program.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park uncovers fascinating story of the Buffalo Soldiers for Black History Month https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210219_buffalosoldiers.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:24:00 EST February is Black History Month, and the park is sharing a fascinating story about the Buffalo Soldiers who were stationed in Hawaiʻi between 1913 and 1918. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210219_buffalosoldiers.htm Notice of Flight Operations February 2021 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210201_february-2021-flight-notice.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:25:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for February 2021. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20210201_february-2021-flight-notice.htm Applications for the Scientists in Parks Fellows Program Now Available https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/applications-for-the-scientists-in-parks-fellows-program.htm Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:04:00 EST Applications for the Scientists in Parks Fellows Program at Hawaiʻi National Park are now available for the summer of 2021 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/applications-for-the-scientists-in-parks-fellows-program.htm Ranger Tips for a Safer, Less Crowded Eruption Experience https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201231_nr_ranger-eruption-tips.htm Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:58:00 EST Rangers at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have three tips for visitors intent on seeing the new Kīlauea summit eruption: stay on trail, avoid peak times, and spread out. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201231_nr_ranger-eruption-tips.htm Deadly Consequences Possible for Sneaking into Closed Areas https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_1224_nr_deadly-consequences-possible-for-sneaking-into-closed-areas.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:34:00 EST The return of lava to Kīlauea volcano has resulted in a sharp increase in visitation, and a rise in potentially deadly closure violations at the summit lava lake after dark. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_1224_nr_deadly-consequences-possible-for-sneaking-into-closed-areas.htm Poor Air Quality a Familiar Hazard with New Eruption in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_1223_nr_poor-air-quality-a-hazard.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:11:00 EST Light winds on Wednesday carried with them a reminder that volcanic air pollution, or vog, is one of the serious hazards associated with the recent summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_1223_nr_poor-air-quality-a-hazard.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Temporarily Closes Backcountry for Overnight Use https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201222_nr_temporary-closure.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:25:00 EST A surge in visitors eager to see a new eruption has prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to temporary close the backcountry to overnight use. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201222_nr_temporary-closure.htm How to Safely View the New Eruption in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201221_nr_new-summit-eruption-kilauea.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:55:00 EST A spectacular new eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is drawing hundreds of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park eager to see the billowing plume of gas and steam by day and the reflection of glowing lava deep within the crater after dark. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201221_nr_new-summit-eruption-kilauea.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Announces Entrance Fee-Free https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201209_nr_2021-fee-free-dates.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:08:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will waive its entrance fee on six days in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201209_nr_2021-fee-free-dates.htm Rhonda Loh Selected as Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Superintendent https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201203_rhonda-loh-selected-as-superintendent.htm Thu, 03 Dec 2020 04:28:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Rhonda Loh to serve as the permanent superintendent of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park starting on December 20, 2020. Loh has been the acting park superintendent since April 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201203_rhonda-loh-selected-as-superintendent.htm Notice of Flight Operations December 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201130_nr_dec_2020_flights.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:43:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for December 2020: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201130_nr_dec_2020_flights.htm Park unveils new wayfinding signs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201106_new-signs.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:22:00 EST Visitors who explore the summit of Kīlauea can now learn about the dramatic 2018 eruption and navigate their way between destinations on the volcano with the help of new informative wayfinding signs. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201106_new-signs.htm Public Comment Sought for Cleanup Action at Former Quarry Firing Range Site https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201102_nr_public-comment-former-qfr.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on an engineering evaluation/cost analysis (EE/CA) for the selection of a non-time critical cleanup action at the former Quarry Firing Range (QFR) site in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201102_nr_public-comment-former-qfr.htm November 2020 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201030_nr_nov20flights.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:47:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for November 2020. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201030_nr_nov20flights.htm Families are invited to explore the park with bingo and more on Halloween weekend https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201023_nr_halloween_event.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:23:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites families to visit the Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai on Halloween weekend, October 31 or November 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rangers will safely provide each keiki (child) a free ecology gift bag, and a bingo card that helps families explore the park Halloween-style. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201023_nr_halloween_event.htm Two hikers rescued in remote coastal backcountry of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201016_nr_sar.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:12:00 EST Two hikers were rescued by helicopter Thursday evening after getting lost overnight and running out of water in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20201016_nr_sar.htm October 2020 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200930_nr_october-flights.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for October 2020: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200930_nr_october-flights.htm Civic Engagement report now available https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200930_nr_report.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:25:00 EST A report summarizing initial public input about the disaster recovery project to repair and/or replace critical infrastructure in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and U.S. Geological Survey-operated facilities and equipment damaged during the 2018 eruption and summit collapse of Kīlauea volcano, is now available. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200930_nr_report.htm Participate in National Public Lands Day activities to find more ways to connect to nature https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200915_nr_virtual-npld.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:09:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to participate in National Public Lands Day this year by doing something good for the ‘āina (land), and to take advantage of a fee-free day on Saturday, September 26. All federal fee-charging lands in the U.S. are free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200915_nr_virtual-npld.htm Notice of Flight Operations September 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flight-operations-september-2020.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:05:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for September 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flight-operations-september-2020.htm Celebrate the 104th birthday of the National Park Service with free entrance to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on August 25 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200821_104-birthday.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:11:00 EST Celebrate the 104th birthday of America’s Best Idea – our national parks – for free! Entrance fees are waived at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and all fee-charging national parks in the U.S. on Founder's Day, Tuesday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200821_104-birthday.htm Notice of Flight Operations August 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flight-operations-august-2020.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:08:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for August 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flight-operations-august-2020.htm Small brushfire fully extinguished in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200731_brushfire.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:27:00 EST Firefighters quickly extinguished a two-acre brush fire that ignited in dry ‘ohi‘a woodland late Thursday afternoon, off Highway 11 near mile marker 31 between Namakanipaio Campground and Mauna Loa Road. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200731_brushfire.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Closes in Preparation for Hurricane Douglas https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200725_hurricanedouglas.htm Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th, in anticipation of Hurricane Douglas. The closure, including the Kahuku Unit, will remain in effect until the storm has passed and the park is clear of hazards. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200725_hurricanedouglas.htm Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_0706_nr-july-flights.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:22:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for July 2020: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_0706_nr-july-flights.htm 2020 Cultural Festival Goes Virtual at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_0630_nr_virtual-cultural-festival.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:40:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s annual Cultural Festival, normally scheduled the first Saturday in July for nearly 40 years, will instead be held virtually July 5 through July 11 on social media due to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_0630_nr_virtual-cultural-festival.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues to increase community access to roads, trails and scenic overlooks https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_06012_phase_two.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:52:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues to increase community access to park roads, trails and scenic overlooks in phases. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2020_06012_phase_two.htm Motorists advised to drive with caution on Highway 11 as post-eruption resurfacing begins in park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200601_nr_hwy-11.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:40:00 EST Work to resurface Highway 11 between mile markers 28 and 32 near the park entrance begins today, June 16, 2020. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and be prepared to stop. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200601_nr_hwy-11.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will begin to increase community access on May 20 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200520_nr_increasedaccess.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 07:38:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing community access. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200520_nr_increasedaccess.htm Help shape the future of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nr_20200513_civicengagement.htm Wed, 13 May 2020 04:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seek community input to consider and refine four initial design concepts for the proposed HAVO Disaster Recovery Project via a virtual civic engagement process. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nr_20200513_civicengagement.htm Update for March 21, 2020: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/032120-update.htm Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:19:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, in response to the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and actions outlined by the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, is announcing additional modifications to operations to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/032120-update.htm Update for March 20, 2020: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/032020-update.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains open, but is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/032020-update.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/modifying-operations.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:47:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains open, but is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/modifying-operations.htm New Hōlei Sea Arch Viewing Area Opens https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/new-sea-arch-viewing-area-opens.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:33:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has opened a new viewing area for the Hōlei Sea Arch. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/new-sea-arch-viewing-area-opens.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park April 2020 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/april-2020-events.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites visitors to “Envision Your 2020 Park Experience” during April, especially during National Park Week, April 18 through 26. The park also continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, history and stewardship programs throughout April 2020. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/april-2020-events.htm Notice of Flight Operations March 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/0320-flight-ops.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:25:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for March 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/0320-flight-ops.htm Popular lava tube is open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nahuku-reopening.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2020 04:26:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopened Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) today, February 21 at 10 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nahuku-reopening.htm Save the date to talk story about the future use of the Great Crack https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200212_nr_save_the_date.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:33:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park wants to hear from the community about the future use of the Great Crack and will host a community “talk story” meeting at Pāhala Plantation House, 96-3209 Maile St. in Pāhala, on Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200212_nr_save_the_date.htm March 2020 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200212_march_events.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:47:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues to share Hawaiian culture, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit throughout March 2020. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200212_march_events.htm Upgrades on the horizon for Kīlauea Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200203_nr_hvac.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:49:00 EST Kīlauea Visitor Center in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is scheduled for a major air conditioning system installation that will improve the comfort and safety of visitors and employees inside the busiest facility in the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200203_nr_hvac.htm Notice of Flight Operations February 2020 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200131_nr_february_flight_ops.htm Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:56:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for February 2020: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200131_nr_february_flight_ops.htm Steam Vents parking lot to close temporarily Monday as park continues efforts against little fire ants https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200131_nr_lfa.htm Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:57:00 EST The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Monday, February 3, 2020 from 8 a.m. to noon for little fire ant treatment. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200131_nr_lfa.htm Park to host talk and screen new film, "Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp" on February 18 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200128_minidoka.htm Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:17:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will host a special After Dark in the Park program on Japanese American internment during World War II at 7 p.m. on February 18. The new film, "Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp" will be shown. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200128_minidoka.htm Escape Road to Close While Repairs Continue at Lava Tube https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/escape-road-closure.htm Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:25:00 EST An unpaved emergency route between Highway 11 and the comfort station at Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube) will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, January 28 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/escape-road-closure.htm Volunteers are essential to the mission of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200122_nr_volunteers.htm Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:09:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park would have a tough time fulfilling its mission if it wasn’t for the efforts from its corps of dedicated volunteers. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200122_nr_volunteers.htm Hōlei Sea Arch Closed For Safety https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/holei-sea-arch-closed-for-safety.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:42:00 EST The Hōlei Sea Arch overlook in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed Wednesday afternoon until further notice due to new cracks and instability observed on the coastal cliffs. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/holei-sea-arch-closed-for-safety.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park February 2020 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nr_202020114_feb_events.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:40:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues to share Hawaiian culture, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit throughout February 2020. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nr_202020114_feb_events.htm January 2020 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200113_january_flights.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces its upcoming flight plans for January 2020: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200113_january_flights.htm Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook & parking lot now open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200113_puupuai_opens.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:11:00 EST The Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook, parking lot and a short section of Devastation Trail have reopened in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200113_puupuai_opens.htm Repairs to eruption-damaged roads and paved trails in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will begin by mid-February https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200107_nr_contact_announced.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced today that Hawai‘i-based construction company, Jas W. Glover, Ltd., was awarded the contract to repair roads and paved trails damaged during Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 eruption and summit collapse. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200107_nr_contact_announced.htm Mosaics in Science paid summer internship opportunity at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200102_mosaics-in-science.htm Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:16:00 EST College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Mosaics in Science paid summer internship position. The deadline for applications is February 3, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20200102_mosaics-in-science.htm Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook & Parking Lot Closed to Protect Nēnē https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191226_nr_closure_puu_puai.htm Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:15:00 EST The Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook and parking lot are temporarily closed to protect breeding and nesting nēnē (Hawaiian geese) in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191226_nr_closure_puu_puai.htm Kahuku Unit will keep current schedule of five days a week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191216_kahuku_hours_remain.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:10:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Unit will not adjust its schedule as previously announced. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191216_kahuku_hours_remain.htm Steam Vents parking lot to close temporarily Wednesday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191216_lfa_treatment.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:03:00 EST The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Wednesday, December 18 from 8 a.m. to noon for little fire ant treatment. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191216_lfa_treatment.htm January 2020 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/january-2020-events.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:06:00 EST January is Volcano Awareness Month, and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to host After Dark in the Park talks and guided hikes with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists all month. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/january-2020-events.htm Park Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs & Improve Visitor Experience https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20131203_fee_increase.htm Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:07:00 EST The public is reminded that Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, along with other national parks across America, will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. Effective January 1, 2020, the entrance fees to the park will be $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle and $15 per pedestrian or bicyclist. The receipt allows entry for seven days. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20131203_fee_increase.htm Notice of December 2019 Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nr_20191127_aerialops.htm Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:17:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for December: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nr_20191127_aerialops.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offers tips on how to avoid crowds this holiday season https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191120_nr_tips.htm Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:36:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has some advice for visitors planning to explore Kīlauea volcano this holiday season: hit the park website before you hit the trail and avoid the crowded summit area between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191120_nr_tips.htm Steam Vents parking lot to close temporarily Tuesday as park continues efforts against little fire ants https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lfa20191119.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:17:00 EST The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Tuesday, November 19 from 8 a.m. to noon for little fire ant treatment. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lfa20191119.htm December 2019 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2019114_nr_dec2019_events.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:49:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during December 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2019114_nr_dec2019_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to reopen sections of Byron Ledge and Devastation trails as recovery efforts continue https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/byron-ledge-reopening.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:02:00 EST Connecting sections of Byron Ledge Trail and Devastation Trail that lead to Kīlauea Iki Trail will reopen Saturday, November 9. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/byron-ledge-reopening.htm November 2019 Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191101_november_flights.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:02:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the upcoming flight plans for November 2019: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191101_november_flights.htm Park to add 20 parking spaces at Kīlauea Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191029_parking_spots.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:47:00 EST Due to loss of parking capacity from seismic activity in 2018, and in anticipation of heavy visitation during the upcoming holiday season, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will add 20 new parking stalls to the overflow parking lot east of Kīlauea Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191029_parking_spots.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park November 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191010_november_events.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:47:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during November 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191010_november_events.htm Park makes big strides against little fire ants https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191007_ants.htm Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:27:00 EST Little fire ants (LFA) have met their match as Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park gets closer to meeting its goal of eradicating the invasive, noxious pests from the popular Steam Vents area off Crater Rim Drive. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191007_ants.htm Fourth Graders and families invited to Every Kid Outdoors Day https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191003_everykidoutdoors.htm Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:40:00 EST Calling all fourth graders! Treat your family to a fun-filled morning at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National on Saturday, October 12, anytime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., to celebrate the recently passed Every Kid Outdoors Act, and to receive a free Every Kid Outdoors pass. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191003_everykidoutdoors.htm Notice of October 2019 Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/oct2019flights.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:00:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the upcoming flight plans for October 2019: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/oct2019flights.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Announces the Reopening of the Complete Kīlauea Iki Trail https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kilaueaikireopening.htm Sat, 21 Sep 2019 06:56:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce the reopening of the Kīlauea Iki Trail in its entirety. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kilaueaikireopening.htm New Podcasts Reveal Hidden Stories of Hawai‘i https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190918_podcasts.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:03:00 EST A new podcast series takes listeners on an acoustic voyage to discover tales of extinction, invasion, volcanic eruptions, and ancient navigation through national parks in Hawai‘i. Natural sounds bring to life these stories and the urgent conservation challenges of these tropical and isolated islands. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190918_podcasts.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Announces a New Educational Curriculum Program for 4th Grade Students on Volcanic Activity https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park-announces-a-new-educational-curriculum-program-for-4th-grade-students-on-volcanic-activity.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:31:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces the release of a new educational curriculum program developed for fourth-grade students, called Hulihia Kīlauea – A Complete Change. This new program is based on the 2018 high intensity eruption events on the island of Hawai‘i. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park-announces-a-new-educational-curriculum-program-for-4th-grade-students-on-volcanic-activity.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park October 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park-october-2019-events.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:20:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during October 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park-october-2019-events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Celebrates Tenth Year of the Youth Ranger Program https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/youthrangertenyear.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2019 05:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to celebrate the tenth year of the Youth Ranger Program. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/youthrangertenyear.htm Notice of Flight Operations For September 2019 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/notice-of-flight-operations-september-2019.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2019 05:17:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the upcoming flight plans for September 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/notice-of-flight-operations-september-2019.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park September 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept19events.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:13:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during September 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept19events.htm Notice of August 2019 Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/notice-of-august-2019-flight-operations.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the upcoming flight plans for August 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/notice-of-august-2019-flight-operations.htm August’s Artist in Residence is composer/trumpeter Andy Jarema https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/august-s-artist-in-residence-is-composer-trumpeter-andy-jarema.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:35:00 EST Detroit-based musician and composer Andy Jarema was selected as August’s artist in residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This young and innovative composer creates site-specific work by using a mix of sound-collage techniques, his trumpet, and traditional scoring to make music inspired by the park’s fauna and geology. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/august-s-artist-in-residence-is-composer-trumpeter-andy-jarema.htm Victim Identified Following Fatal Wreck https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/victim-identified-following-fatal-wreck-july-25.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:11:00 EST The man killed in a single-vehicle accident on July 25 in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been identified as Jonathan Milo Brown, 57, of Iowa. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/victim-identified-following-fatal-wreck-july-25.htm Single-vehicle accident leaves one dead in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/single_vehicle_accident.htm Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:00:00 EST One man is dead following a single-vehicle roll-over accident that occurred today near the 35-mile marker on Hwy. 11 in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/single_vehicle_accident.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park August 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190716_nr_august_events.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:58:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during August 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190716_nr_august_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens Nāpau Crater https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190711_napau_reopens.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:17:00 EST Park officials reopened Nāpau Crater and a two-mile section of trail in Kīlauea volcano’s East Rift Zone wilderness today. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190711_napau_reopens.htm ‘Ōhi‘a Challenge winner announced at Hawai‘i Conservation Conference https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190710_rod_challenge_winner.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:59:00 EST An innovative strategy to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and remote sensing devices to detect a fungus decimating Hawaiian forests has earned Dr. Ryan Perroy of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (UHH) the $70,000 ‘Ōhi‘a Challenge prize. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190710_rod_challenge_winner.htm National Park Service officer involved in shooting incident https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190706_shooting.htm Sat, 06 Jul 2019 06:37:00 EST A National Park Service law enforcement officer was involved in a shooting with the occupant of a stolen vehicle Friday, July 5 at approximately 1:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190706_shooting.htm Summer visitors encouraged to explore areas away from the crowds at Kīlauea summit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190705_summer_tips.htm Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:27:00 EST Summer visitation at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing but the number of parking places at popular areas along Kīlauea volcano’s summit are not, leading to frustration and citations for illegal parking. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190705_summer_tips.htm Notice of July 2019 Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190628_july2019_flights.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:42:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the upcoming flight plans for July 2019: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190628_july2019_flights.htm July's Artist in Residence Alice Leese https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190621_aliceleese.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:49:00 EST West Texas rancher and painter Alice Leese, selected as July’s artist in residence, will unveil her evocative, colorful paintings inspired by the park’s volcanic landscapes at the After Dark in the Park program, Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. The program is free, but park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190621_aliceleese.htm Artist Andy Warner to share eruption stories via comics journalism June 25 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190618_artist_andy_warner.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:47:00 EST For nearly a month, June’s Artist in Residence, comics journalist, author and artist Andy Warner, has been busy talking to people impacted by the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. On June 25, he will present a long-form nonfiction comic at After Dark in the Park at 7 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. The program is free, but park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190618_artist_andy_warner.htm Performers & more announced for Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190618_festivalperformers.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:56:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce that three local bands and two hālau hula from Hawai‘i Island will perform at the 38th annual Cultural Festival Saturday on July 13, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kahuku Unit, FREE! Hawaiian crafts, food, and more have also been added to the lineup.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190618_festivalperformers.htm July 2019 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Parl https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190613_july_events.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:21:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues to share Hawaiian tradition with the return of the annual Cultural Festival and ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau demonstrations, plus the park offers After Dark in the Park talks, volunteer programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit throughout July 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190613_july_events.htm Temporary closure of Steam Vents parking lot June 10 for little fire ant treatment https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190606_lfatempclosure.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:30:00 EST The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Monday, June 10 from 8 a.m. to noon as park staff continue efforts to eradicate little fire ants (LFA) from the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190606_lfatempclosure.htm Save the Date for the 38th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190531_nr_savedate.htm Fri, 31 May 2019 07:47:00 EST Save the date and join us on Saturday, July 13, 2019 for the 38th annual Cultural Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kahuku Unit in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, FREE! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190531_nr_savedate.htm Visitation to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park creates $94.1 million in economic benefits https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190524_hvnpeconbenefits.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 06:13:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 1.1 million visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2018 spent $94.1 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190524_hvnpeconbenefits.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park June 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park-june-2019-events.htm Wed, 15 May 2019 06:59:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during June 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawai-i-volcanoes-national-park-june-2019-events.htm Man Seriously Injured After Fall into Kīlauea Caldera https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190501_pr_man_injured.htm Wed, 01 May 2019 19:34:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park rangers and rescue personnel from Hawai‘i County Fire Department rescued a man who had fallen into Kīlauea caldera late this evening. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190501_pr_man_injured.htm Park managers to recap success and work ahead a year after Kīlauea caldera’s summit collapse https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190422_recovery_one_year.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:50:00 EST As the anniversary of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption nears, staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continue efforts to repair and reopen trails and roads, assess and monitor unsafe areas, and welcome the public back to a landscape forever changed by last year’s epic volcanic activity.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190422_recovery_one_year.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park May 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190412_pr_may_events.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:45:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during May 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190412_pr_may_events.htm Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook & Devastation Trail now open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190411_puupuaiopens.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:30:00 EST The Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook, parking lot and Devastation Trail opened today after a four-month temporary closure to protect breeding and nesting nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190411_puupuaiopens.htm Temporary closure of Steam Vents parking lot April 15 for little fire ant treatment https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190410_nr_lfatempclosure.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:31:00 EST The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Mon., April 15 from 8 a.m. to noon as park staff continue efforts to eradicate little fire ants (LFA) from the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190410_nr_lfatempclosure.htm Notice of Flight Operations for April 2019 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190405_april_aerial_ops.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2019 02:55:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for April 2019: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190405_april_aerial_ops.htm National Park Service seeking tips to aid theft investigation https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190405_nr_theft_isb.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:38:00 EST Special Agents with the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are investigating a theft of government property that occurred within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on or about Oct. 16, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190405_nr_theft_isb.htm Update: Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium will close Thursday and Friday for preliminary electrical work https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190318_pr_auditorium.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:59:00 EST Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium will close Thurs., March 21 and Fri., March 22 for electrical rewiring in advance of a planned upgrade slated for April 8-15. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190318_pr_auditorium.htm Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium to close temporarily for long-awaited upgrades https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190314_pr_auditorium.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:16:00 EST The auditorium in Kīlauea Visitor Center will close temporarily from April 8 through April 15 for system upgrades. The visitor center will remain open, but park films normally shown in the auditorium will not be shown during this time. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190314_pr_auditorium.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park April 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190311_pr_april_events.htm Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:52:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and stewardship programs in April – plus National Park Week! National Park Week starts Sat., April 20 with a fee-free day https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190311_pr_april_events.htm Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/notice-of-flight-operations-for-march-2019.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:16:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for March 2019: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/notice-of-flight-operations-for-march-2019.htm Temporary closure of Steam Vents parking lot March 14 for little fire ant treatment https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190228_lfa_closure.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:17:00 EST The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Thurs., March 14 from 8 a.m. to noon for the treatment of invasive little fire ants (LFA). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190228_lfa_closure.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Reopens Two Trails and Mauna Loa Road https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190219_trailsopen.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2019 10:34:00 EST Two trails have reopened in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park after being closed last year due to impacts from tens of thousands of earthquakes that also damaged roads, buildings and other park infrastructure. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190219_trailsopen.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park March 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190219_pr_march_events.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:06:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during March 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190219_pr_march_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park February 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190205_feb_events.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:16:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and stewardship programs during February 2019.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190205_feb_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Resumes Normal Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190128_resume_operations.htm Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:17:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park resumed normal operations today, and have re-opened sections of the park that were closed during the government shutdown https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190128_resume_operations.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is Open Following End of Government Shutdown https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190123-pr-park-is-open.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:50:00 EST Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open to visitors as of 8 a.m. this morning. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20190123-pr-park-is-open.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Continue Accessibility and Basic Visitor Services https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191013_shutdown_update.htm Sun, 13 Jan 2019 05:14:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced today that areas of the park will continue to be accessible to visitors. Some visitor services, including cleaning restrooms, trash collection and entrance stations, will now be completed by using revenue generated by recreation fees. Visitors should visit the park website at nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes while planning their visit to get the latest information on accessibility and available services. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20191013_shutdown_update.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181221_shutdown.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:28:00 EST During the shutdown of the federal government due to a lapse of appropriations, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Some park roads, trails, and viewpoints in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181221_shutdown.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park January 2019 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181217_pr_jan_events.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:46:00 EST As we bid aloha to a most eventful 2018, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout January 2019 – which is Volcano Awareness Month. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181217_pr_jan_events.htm Mauna Loa Road Closed due to Very High Fire Danger https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181217_pr_ml_road_closure.htm Sun, 16 Dec 2018 19:03:00 EST Due to very high fire danger on Mauna Loa, park officials have closed Mauna Loa Road at the gate near Kīpukapuaulu parking area until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181217_pr_ml_road_closure.htm Updated Holiday Hours at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181216_updated_holiday_hours.htm Sat, 15 Dec 2018 23:59:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be open on Christmas Day (Tues., Dec. 25) and New Year’s Eve (Mon., Dec. 31), but Kīlauea Visitor Center, which opens daily at 9 a.m., will close at 2 p.m. both days. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181216_updated_holiday_hours.htm Celebrated Composer is Next Artist in Residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181212_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:21:00 EST Glenn McClure, composer, educator, and data scientist, will be the next artist in residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The artist will present his work during a free lecture and concert at Kīlauea Visitor Center on Fri., Jan. 11, 2019 at 6 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181212_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2019 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181207_free2019.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:49:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will waive its entrance fee on five days in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181207_free2019.htm Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook & Parking Lot Closed to Protect Nēnē https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181207_neneclosure.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:36:00 EST The Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook and parking lot are temporarily closed to protect breeding and nesting nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181207_neneclosure.htm Holiday Hours at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181206_pr_holiday_hours.htm Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:53:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be open on Christmas Day (Tues., Dec. 25) and New Year’s Eve (Mon., Dec. 31), but Kīlauea Visitor Center, which opens daily at 9 a.m., will close at 2 p.m. both days https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181206_pr_holiday_hours.htm Notice of Flight Operations for December 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181204_pr_flight-ops.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:30:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for December: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181204_pr_flight-ops.htm Media Advisory: Most of Park Open on National Day of Mourning https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181204_mourning.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:08:00 EST To honor the passing of our country’s 41st president, George H.W. Bush, Wednesday December 5 has been designated a National Day of Mourning. Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be open to visitors, but the park will not collect fees. The Kahuku Unit will be closed. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181204_mourning.htm Kahuku Guided Hikes & Programs December 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181121_pr_kahuku_programs.htm Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:31:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in free guided hikes and programs in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in December. Visitors can also explore Kahuku on their own, Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181121_pr_kahuku_programs.htm December 2018 Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181115_pr_dec_events.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:19:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout December. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181115_pr_dec_events.htm Little Fire Ants Detected in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181115_pr_little_fire_ants.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2018 03:06:00 EST Park officials have made an unwanted discovery on Kīlauea: the presence of Little Fire Ants (LFA) in the popular Steam Vents area and Mauna Ulu parking lot. These are the first known populations of LFA in the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181115_pr_little_fire_ants.htm Notice of Flight Operations for November 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2018101_pr_flight_ops.htm Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:57:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for November: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2018101_pr_flight_ops.htm More lodging, dining and camping scheduled to reopen in Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181025-pr_reopen.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:40:00 EST Visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will soon enjoy more lodging, dining and camping opportunities as the park continues to move ahead with plans to reopen areas that were closed more than four months due to damaging volcanic and seismic activity. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181025-pr_reopen.htm Most backcountry trails & campsites in Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP will reopen Friday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181018_pr_backcountry.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will reopen most coastal and backcountry trails and campsites on Fri., Oct. 19. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181018_pr_backcountry.htm Explore Kahuku through Guided Hikes & Programs November 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181018_pr_kahuku_nov_events.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:50:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in free guided hikes and programs in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in November. Visitors can also explore Kahuku on their own, Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181018_pr_kahuku_nov_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park November 2018 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181012_pr_events.htm Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:58:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout November. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181012_pr_events.htm Volunteers Sought to Restore Hawaiian Rainforest https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181010_stewardship.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:05:00 EST Help mālama (care for) the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano and volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, October through December, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181010_stewardship.htm Park will reopen Mauna Loa Road and Trail October 8 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181005_maunaloaroadreopens.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:25:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will fully reopen Mauna Loa Road to vehicles on Mon., Oct. 8, along with Mauna Loa Trail, the 13,677-foot summit and both high-altitude cabins. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181005_maunaloaroadreopens.htm Notice of Flight Operations for October 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181004_pr_flight_operations.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:31:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for October: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20181004_pr_flight_operations.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopens to delight of everyone https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180922_pr_reopens.htm Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:04:00 EST Smiling rangers, beautiful weather and drinking water welcomed visitors back into Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park today, which closed May 11 after unprecedented volcanic activity threatened public safety and damaged park roads, waterlines, buildings and trails https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180922_pr_reopens.htm Pit Crater Trail Opening at Kahuku https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180917_pr_pit_crater_trail.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce opening of the Pit Crater Trail on Sat., September 22, National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180917_pr_pit_crater_trail.htm Expect Limited Parking and Long Lines for Park Reopening on September 22 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180917_pr_reopening.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce reopening on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m., National Public Lands Day. Park visitors should anticipate heavy traffic, long lines and delays, and one third fewer parking spaces when visiting the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180917_pr_reopening.htm Safety is Key to Park Reopening https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180912_pr_reopening_safety.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:15:00 EST As we prepare to welcome the world back to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, we want to ensure that the public and our staff are as safe as possible https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180912_pr_reopening_safety.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s October 2018 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180912_pr_october_2018_events.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, guided hikes, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout October. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180912_pr_october_2018_events.htm September’s Artist in Residence, Allison Leialoha Milham, gets back to her roots at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180921_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Sat, 08 Sep 2018 05:17:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and The National Parks Arts Foundation are proud to announce that Allison Leialoha Milham, a songwriter and book artist, will be September’s Artist in Residence https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180921_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Kahuku ‘Ohana Day “Picnic in the Park” https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180916_pr_ohana_day.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:27:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian music and hula, as well as food vendors and family friendly activities at the Picnic in the Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180916_pr_ohana_day.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, Programs & Events, September 8-23 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180907_pr_sept_events.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:31:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes, and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180907_pr_sept_events.htm Jaggar Museum Exhibits May Find a New Home in Pahoa https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180905_pr_jaggar_museum_exhibits.htm Wed, 05 Sep 2018 07:52:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is proud to announce a partnership with Mainstreet Pahoa Association and ongoing discussions to loan exhibit features from Jaggar Museum to a proposed visitor center site in downtown Pahoa. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180905_pr_jaggar_museum_exhibits.htm Park makes progress towards reopening September 22 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180831_pr_reopening.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:19:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is completing emergency repairs and making progress towards reopening parts of the park by 10 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 22, National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180831_pr_reopening.htm Eleven Cited in Hazardous Closed Area https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180827_pr_eleven_cited.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:14:00 EST Eleven people who illegally entered Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Saturday were cited by National Park Service (NPS) law enforcement rangers for disobeying a lawful closure and disorderly conduct. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180827_pr_eleven_cited.htm Kahuku Unit will be open Saturday & Sunday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180824_pr_kahuku-weekend_events.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:32:00 EST The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be open Sat., Aug. 25 and Sun., Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regularly scheduled programs will be offered this weekend, weather permitting, as Hurricane Lane weakens. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180824_pr_kahuku-weekend_events.htm Kahuku Unit will remain closed Friday due to Hurricane Lane https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180823_pr_kahuku_closure.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2018 06:12:00 EST The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will remain closed through Fri., Aug. 24 due to Hurricane Lane. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180823_pr_kahuku_closure.htm Kahuku Unit Closed due to Hurricane Lane https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180822_pr_hurricane_lane.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:44:00 EST The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Wed., Aug. 22 and Thurs., Aug. 23, due to Hurricane Lane. All programs are canceled. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180822_pr_hurricane_lane.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Sets Goal to Partially Reopen by September 22 – National Public Lands Day https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180821_pr_partial_reopen.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:05:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced today its goal to reopen parts of the park by Sept. 22 – National Public Lands Day – as long as the current pause in earthquakes and collapse-explosion events at the summit of Kīlauea continues https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180821_pr_partial_reopen.htm Taking steps towards park recovery https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180817_pr_recovery.htm Fri, 17 Aug 2018 02:10:00 EST Although it’s been more than two weeks since the summit area of Kīlauea was rocked by dangerous earthquakes and collapse-explosion events, the damage inflicted upon roads, trails and infrastructure in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will take time to evaluate and repair. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180817_pr_recovery.htm Keauhou Fire Update for August 16 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180816_pr_fire.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:49:00 EST The Keauhou Fire received additional rainfall on Thursday. On Wednesday, 1/2 inch of rain fell aiding firefighters in their work. Containment remains at 90 percent and holding at 3,739 acres on the slopes of Mauna Loa. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180816_pr_fire.htm Kahuku Unit Extends Hours and Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180815_pr_kahuku_hours_and_programs.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:33:00 EST Starting Wed., Aug. 15, the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will extend its operating hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., adding an additional hour each day Wednesday through Sunday. Entrance and all programs are free. Kahuku is closed on Monday and Tuesday. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180815_pr_kahuku_hours_and_programs.htm Keauhou Fire Update for August 15 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180815_pr_fire.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:58:00 EST Cooler weather, afternoon cloud cover and rain helped firefighters today on Hawaiʻi Island. The Keauhou Fire is now 90 percent contained, still at 3,739 acres on the northeastern slopes of Mauna Loa, and mostly within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180815_pr_fire.htm SAVING HAWAIʻI’S FORESTS: THE ‘ŌHIʻA CHALLENGE https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180814_pr_rod_challenge.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:32:00 EST Partners to Offer Cash Prize for Solution to Destructive Fungi https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180814_pr_rod_challenge.htm Keauhou Fire Update for August 14 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180814_pr_fire.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:32:00 EST The Keauhou Fire is now 86 percent contained and is still at 3,739 acres on the northeastern slopes of Mauna Loa, mostly within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Cooler weather and afternoon cloud cover kept the fire low and helped firefighters. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180814_pr_fire.htm “Talk Story with the Park” Schedule https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180813_pr_talk_story.htm Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:54:00 EST The community is invited to share ideas about the future of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and what the visitor experience might be like during a series of informal meetings slated for Pāhoa, Volcano, Pāhala and Kahuku. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180813_pr_talk_story.htm Keauhou Fire Update for August 13 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180813_pr_fire.htm Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:39:00 EST The Keauhou Fire is now 80 percent contained and continues to be 3,739 acres on the northeastern slopes of Mauna Loa, mostly within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Cooler weather and afternoon cloud cover helped aid firefighters with their efforts. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180813_pr_fire.htm Keauhou Fire Update for August 12 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180812_pr_fire.htm Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:12:00 EST The Keauhou Fire is now 63 percent contained at 3,739 acres on the northeastern slopes of Mauna Loa, mostly within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The fire has slowed, thanks to favorable weather and progress by firefighters. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180812_pr_fire.htm Keauhou Fire Update for August 11 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180811_pr_fire.htm Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:11:00 EST The Keauhou Fire continues to burn within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, with no new growth due to favorable weather and progress by firefighters https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180811_pr_fire.htm Keauhou Fire Update for August 10 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180810_pr_fire.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:40:00 EST The Keauhou Fire continues to burn within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and was most active on its northern front, threatening habitat for endangered native ʻiʻiwi birds. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180810_pr_fire.htm Keauhou Ranch Fire Update for August 9 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180809_pr_fire.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2018 03:33:00 EST Fire crews made headway on the Keauhou Ranch Fire and have thus far prevented it spreading into the Kīpuka Kī Special Ecological Area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and reduced spread towards the Volcano Golf Course community https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180809_pr_fire.htm Keauhou Ranch Fire more than doubles to 3,205 acres https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180808_pr_fire.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:17:00 EST The Keauhou Ranch wildland fire more than doubled overnight and is now 3,205 acres – most of it within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Additional firefighters from the mainland and Hawaiʻi have arrived and are assisting with suppression efforts. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180808_pr_fire.htm Kahuku Unit Closed in Preparation for Hurricane Hector https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180807_pr_kahuku_closure.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:36:00 EST The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Hector. At this time, Hector is forecast to pass 200 miles south of Hawai‘i Island and is expected to bring damaging surf, heavy rain and dangerous winds to the Puna and Ka‘ū Districts. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180807_pr_kahuku_closure.htm Keauhou Ranch Fire grows to 1,495 acres https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180807_pr_fire-grows.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:00:00 EST The uncontained brushfire that originated in Keauhou Ranch on Sunday has been exacerbated by dry, windy conditions and grew to 1,495 acres overnight. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180807_pr_fire-grows.htm Fire crews working to extinguish Mauna Loa brushfire https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180806_pr_fire.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:00:00 EST A brushfire that started Sunday morning on Keauhou Ranch crossed Mauna Loa Road into Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and is moving west. National Park Service (NPS) firefighters and the County of Hawaiʻi are working to control the blaze, now estimated to be around 700 acres. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180806_pr_fire.htm Volcanic activity and earthquakes keep most of park closed https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180806_pr_closure.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:30:00 EST Much of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been closed nearly three months due to hazards caused by frequent earthquakes triggered by collapse events at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180806_pr_closure.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, Events & More July 31 – August 5, 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180731_pr_events.htm Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:46:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180731_pr_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, Events & More July 23 - July 29, 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180723_pr_events.htm Sun, 22 Jul 2018 23:41:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180723_pr_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, Events & More July 16 - July 22 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180716_pr_events.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2018 01:55:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180716_pr_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, Events & More July 10 - July 15 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180710_pr_events.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:18:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180710_pr_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, & Events, July 2 - July 8 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180702_pr_events.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2018 09:08:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes, After Dark events and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180702_pr_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, & Events, June 26 - July 1 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180626_pr_events.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:55:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes, After Dark events and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo.While Kīlauea continues to shake the ground and blast ash from its ever-changing summit crater – causing the partial closure of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on May 11 – park rangers continue to enlighten and engage visitors from other locations. Rangers are now offering new and familiar programs for visitors at the park’s Kahuku Unit, Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, and the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo – free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180626_pr_events.htm Volcano Community Meeting this Thursday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180625_pr_community_meeting.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2018 01:44:00 EST The Volcano community is invited to a community meeting this Thursday evening. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180625_pr_community_meeting.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hikes, Events & More, June 20 - 24 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180620_pr_events.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:41:00 EST Everyone is invited to find their park and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes, After Dark events and more from Ka‘ū to Volcano to Hilo. While Kīlauea continues to shake the ground and blast ash from its ever-changing summit crater – causing the partial closure of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on May 11 – park rangers continue to enlighten and engage visitors from other locations. Rangers are now offering new and familiar programs for visitors at the park’s Kahuku Unit, Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, and the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo – free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180620_pr_events.htm Marine Corps Veteran Artist in Residence to Exhibit Artwork https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180614_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:29:00 EST Nicholas Collier, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s Artist in Residence for June, will showcase his photography at the Kahuku Visitor Contact Station Friday, June 22 at 10 a.m. The event is free to the public. Visitors will find the Kahuku Unit on the mauka (uphill) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180614_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park approaches fourth week of closure https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180604_pr_fourth_week.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2018 01:27:00 EST Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains closed due to increased and damaging earthquakes, corrosive volcanic ash, and continuing explosions from Halema‘uma‘u, the summit crater of Kīlauea Volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180604_pr_fourth_week.htm Work begins on Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road evacuation route https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180530_pr_cckrdevacroute.htm Wed, 30 May 2018 11:54:00 EST The National Park Service and Hawai‘i Department of Transportation have signed an agreement to prepare Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road as an evacuation route through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park should Highway 130 be cut off by lava from the Kīlauea eruption. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180530_pr_cckrdevacroute.htm Kahuku Unit Now Open Five Days a Week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180523_pr_kahuku.htm Wed, 23 May 2018 00:29:00 EST The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, located about an hour’s drive south of the park’s main entrance, is now open to visitors five days a week starting Wed., May 23. The new schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180523_pr_kahuku.htm Park Rangers Relocate to Downtown Hilo to Serve Visitors and Offer Volcanic Insight and Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180517_pr_mokupapapa.htm Thu, 17 May 2018 01:20:00 EST While most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains closed, Park Rangers are greeting and serving visitors at the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Avenue in Downtown Hilo. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180517_pr_mokupapapa.htm Latest volcanic episode leaves areas of park under thin layer of ash https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180517_pr_ash.htm Thu, 17 May 2018 00:10:00 EST At 4:14 this morning, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reported a volcanic explosion in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, located at the summit of Kīlauea, in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180517_pr_ash.htm Earthquake Causes Road Cracks and Structural Damage in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180516_eqdamage.htm Wed, 16 May 2018 00:54:00 EST A magnitude-3.5 earthquake located 0.1 miles beneath the summit of Kīlauea Volcano around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday caused noticeable structural damage in park buildings, and left behind a web of earth cracks and uneven road surfaces on Highway 11 and other park roadways. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180516_eqdamage.htm Two-thirds of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Remains Closed https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180514_pr_closure.htm Sun, 13 May 2018 22:46:00 EST Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains closed since Friday, May 11 due to ongoing seismic activity, summit deflation, and a possible steam explosion at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180514_pr_closure.htm Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is Closed in Anticipation of Possible Explosive Steam Event at Kīlauea Summit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180511_pr_closure.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 04:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed Friday due to ongoing seismic activity and the anticipated explosive steam event and possibility of rock and ash fall at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180511_pr_closure.htm Most of Park Will Close Friday in Anticipation of Possible Explosive Steam Event at Kīlauea Summit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180509_pr_advisory.htm Wed, 09 May 2018 15:13:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close Friday due to the possibility of an explosive steam event and ash fall at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180509_pr_advisory.htm Update on Hours and Services at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180507_pr_updates.htm Mon, 07 May 2018 23:35:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Monday announced that new operating hours for visitation will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180507_pr_updates.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes Re-Opens Partially with Limited Services https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180506_pr_parcial_opening.htm Sun, 06 May 2018 11:45:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopened Sunday at 3 p.m. following a sequence of large, violent earthquakes that prompted a two-day closure and evacuation of park visitors and staff last Friday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180506_pr_parcial_opening.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Closing Due to Strong and Damaging Earthquakes https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180504_pr_closure.htm Fri, 04 May 2018 13:16:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is evacuating all visitors and non-emergency staff today due to a series of strong and damaging earthquakes that continue to rock Kīlauea Volcano. The park – including the Kahuku Unit – will remain closed until it is deemed safe to reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180504_pr_closure.htm Two trails and adjacent East Rift Zone wilderness added to closure https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180503_pr_closures.htm Thu, 03 May 2018 00:18:00 EST Due to persistently unstable volcanic activity and the possibility of a new eruption, park officials temporarily closed Nāulu Trail, parts of Nāpau Trail and adjacent wilderness in Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone for public safety today https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180503_pr_closures.htm Portion of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed due to potential volcanic hazards https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/05022018_closure.htm Wed, 02 May 2018 12:51:00 EST Due to the possibility of a new eruption and unstable geologic activity, park management closed 15,688 acres near Kīlauea Volcano’s Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent to the ocean today, including the gravel emergency access road from the eastern gate near Kalapana, to the western gate at the end of Chain of Craters Road, and all land on the makai (ocean) side of the emergency road. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/05022018_closure.htm Visitation to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Creates $166 million in Economic Benefits https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180426_pr_visitation.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2018 03:28:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 2,016,702 visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2017 spent $166 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,020 jobs in the local area, and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $222,394,900. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180426_pr_visitation.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park May 2018 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180419_pr_may2018_events.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout May. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180419_pr_may2018_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs & Improve Visitor Experience https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180412_pr_fees.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:31:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. Effective January 1, 2020, the entrance fees to the park will be $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle and $15 per pedestrian or bicyclist. The receipt allows entry for seven days. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180412_pr_fees.htm Discover Your Park Stars during National Park Week at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180327_pr_national_park_week.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 05:49:00 EST National Park Week is April 21-29, and this year’s theme, “Park Stars,” offers a galaxy of opportunities to get to know Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park better. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180327_pr_national_park_week.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park April 2018 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180315_pr_april_events.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:19:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park welcomes April visitors with a flurry of opportunities to celebrate the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival, and National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180315_pr_april_events.htm Explore Kahuku April – June 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180309_pr_kahuku.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2018 03:46:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in free guided hikes, Coffee Talks and ‘Ike Hana No‘eau Hawaiian cultural programs in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from April through June 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180309_pr_kahuku.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park March 2018 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180214_pr_march_2018_events.htm Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:59:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout March. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180214_pr_march_2018_events.htm Notice of Flight Operations - February 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180209_pn_feb_flight_ops.htm Fri, 09 Feb 2018 07:34:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans February: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180209_pn_feb_flight_ops.htm Nature Conservancy transfers 222-acre parcel in Ka‘ū to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180208_pr_222_acre_parcel.htm Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:35:00 EST A 222-acre property at the southern end of Hawaiʻi Island has been transferred from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. TNC purchased the property to preserve it for conservation. The parcel extends along 1.6 miles of Highway 11 between the towns of Ocean View and Nāʻālehu in the Kaʻū district. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180208_pr_222_acre_parcel.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's February 2018 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180205_pr_feb_2018_events.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2018 05:35:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout February. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180205_pr_feb_2018_events.htm An Enlightening New Experience in Thurston Lava Tube https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180202_nakuku_lighting.htm Fri, 02 Feb 2018 10:13:00 EST Park staff installed a new electrical system with 12 energy-efficient amber LED lights to illuminate the 400-foot-long lava tube – plus an additional amber spotlight to shine light on a low part of the cave ceiling. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180202_nakuku_lighting.htm Park Seeks Input on Proposed Tri-Park Pass Fee Increase https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180201_pr_tri-park-pass.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:21:00 EST The public is invited to comment on a proposed fee increase from $30 to $50 for the Tri-Park Pass, an annual pass that allows visitors unlimited entry to the three fee-charging national parks in Hawai‘i: Hawai‘i Volcanoes and Haleakalā National Parks, and Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180201_pr_tri-park-pass.htm Musician and Textile Artist Offer Free Performance this Friday Night https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180124_pr_air.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:48:00 EST The park’s 2018 Artists in Residence will rock your world and leave you in stitches, literally! Don’t miss this performance, happening Fri., Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center, for free (park entrance fees apply). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180124_pr_air.htm Explore Kahuku January - March 2018 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170112_pr_explore_kahuku.htm Fri, 12 Jan 2018 04:17:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the free guided hikes, “Coffee Talks” and ‘Ike Hana No‘eau Hawaiian cultural programs in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from January through March 2018. Visitors can also explore Kahuku on their own on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170112_pr_explore_kahuku.htm Mauna Loa Lookout Improvements Complete and Road is Open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180103_pr_maunaloardopen.htm Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:08:00 EST Improvements to make the Mauna Loa Lookout wheelchair-friendly are complete, and the entire 11.2-mile Mauna Loa Road is now open to vehicles. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20180103_pr_maunaloardopen.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's January 2018 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171215_pr_jan_events.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 01:38:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park (ADIP), and other inspiring programs with the public throughout 2018.  In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171215_pr_jan_events.htm Musician and Textile Artist Selected as January 2018 Artists-in-Residence https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171213_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:41:00 EST Musician Will Oldham – who performs under the name Bonnie “Prince” Billy – and his wife, textile artist Elsa Hansen Oldham, have been selected as the January 2018 Artists-in-Residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171213_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Make a list & check it twice for a low-stress visit to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park this holiday season https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171208_pr_holiday_season.htm Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:40:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park rangers expect another busy holiday season starting now and into the New Year. Here are their tips on what to bring and what to leave behind https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171208_pr_holiday_season.htm December 2017 - Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171206_pr_flight_ops.htm Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:41:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for December 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171206_pr_flight_ops.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's December 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171116_pr_december_events.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:43:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. In addition, the community is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s Stewardship at the Summit volunteer program. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171116_pr_december_events.htm Parks Honor Veterans with Two Fee-Free Days for Veterans Day Weekend https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171107_pr_veterans_day_weekend.htm Tue, 07 Nov 2017 01:45:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park joins national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees both Saturday and Sunday for Veterans Day weekend, Sat., Nov. 11 and Sun., Nov. 12 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171107_pr_veterans_day_weekend.htm Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171107_pr_flight_operations.htm Tue, 07 Nov 2017 01:27:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces upcoming flight plans for November 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171107_pr_flight_operations.htm Body of Female Recovered from Kīlauea Crater https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171030_pr_fatality.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2017 06:20:00 EST Park rangers recovered the body of a 63-year-old Kea‘au woman Sunday morning from Kīlauea caldera below Steaming Bluff https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171030_pr_fatality.htm Woman arrested in park for drunk driving offenses https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171030_pr_dui.htm Sun, 29 Oct 2017 23:40:00 EST A 46-year-old woman from Mountain View was arrested Friday night for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and refusing to provide a breath sample. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171030_pr_dui.htm Accessibility improvements scheduled for Mauna Loa Lookout area https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171019_pr_ml_improvements.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:12:00 EST Vehicles will have limited access to Mauna Loa Lookout for eight weeks, from Oct. 30 to Dec. 31, while workers improve the parking lot, toilet and picnic area for visitors with disabilities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171019_pr_ml_improvements.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's November 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171017_pr_november_2017_events.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2017 02:26:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. In addition, the community is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s Stewardship at the Summit volunteer program. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20171017_pr_november_2017_events.htm Notice of Flight Operations October 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/10062017_aerialops.htm Fri, 06 Oct 2017 06:46:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for October 2017: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/10062017_aerialops.htm Explore Kahuku October - December 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170928_pr_kahuku_events.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 23:30:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the free guided hikes, “Coffee Talks” and ‘Ike Hana No‘eau Hawaiian cultural programs in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from October through December 2017. Visitors can also explore Kahuku on their own on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170928_pr_kahuku_events.htm Park Offers Free Entry and Stewardship Opportunities on National Public Lands Day, Sat., Sept. 30 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170925_pr_pld.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2017 01:08:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offers free entrance and two opportunities to help protect Hawai‘i this Saturday, National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30, by removing invasive plant species in the park and in the Ocean View community. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170925_pr_pld.htm Man Achieves Goal to Visit all 59 National Parks https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/09202017_daveparker_59er.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:55:00 EST When Dave Parker entered Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Tuesday night, he accomplished his lifelong dream to visit the 59 iconic national parks in the U.S. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/09202017_daveparker_59er.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's October 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170918_pr_october_events.htm Mon, 18 Sep 2017 01:37:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. In addition, the community is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s Stewardship at the Summit volunteer program. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170918_pr_october_events.htm Fire and Dry Conditions Prompt Road Closures and Precautions https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170901_pr_fire.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:37:00 EST Due to escalating fire danger in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, park officials have closed Hilina Pali Road from the Mauna Iki Trailhead and Mauna Loa Road at the gate past Kīpukapuaulu. Non-motorized day use such as hiking and bicycling will be permitted, and backcountry camping on Mauna Loa is allowed with a permit. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170901_pr_fire.htm Portion of lava tube and trail will close temporarily https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170824_pr_lava_tube.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2017 06:05:00 EST Portions of Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku) and its rainforest loop trail will be closed starting Sept. 5 for approximately two weeks while park maintenance workers replace the electrical conduit and lighting system. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170824_pr_lava_tube.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's September 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170810_pr_sept_2017_events.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:22:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170810_pr_sept_2017_events.htm National Park Specialty State License Plates Available at DMV locations throughout Hawai‘i https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170803plate.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:21:00 EST The first specialty license plates in Hawaiʻi are available from your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office now and feature colorful, iconic scenes from Haleakalā National Park and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170803plate.htm Heroes of hope save native plant species from brink of extinction https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07242017heroes.htm Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:12:00 EST A team of biologists has accomplished two herculean feats in Hawaiian plant conservation: the successful reintroduction of the endangered Ka‘ū silversword (Argyroxiphium kauense) and Pele lobeliad (Clermontia peleana) on Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07242017heroes.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's August 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170714_pr_august_events.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:13:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. In addition, the community is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s  Stewardship at the Summit (SAS) volunteer program.  https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170714_pr_august_events.htm Park Seeks Witnesses to Campground Fire https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07122017firenpcg.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:14:00 EST Fire officials at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are seeking witnesses to a fire Tuesday afternoon that burned about ¼ acre of native koa and ‘ōhi‘a forest behind a cabin at Nāmakanipaio Campground. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07122017firenpcg.htm Victim Identified https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/071212017adonis.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:20:00 EST Park officials have identified the 38-year-old man recovered early Sunday morning near the bottom of Kīlauea caldera as Gregory Michael Ure, also known as Leo Michael Adonis, of California. His last known address was La Mesa, CA. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/071212017adonis.htm Body Recovered from Caldera https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fatality07102017.htm Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:51:00 EST The body of a 38-year-old man was recovered by park rangers early Sunday morning near the bottom of Kīlauea caldera. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fatality07102017.htm Aloha in Abundance at Park's 37th Annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival & BioBlitz https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07092017festivalwrapup.htm Sun, 09 Jul 2017 12:54:00 EST Sunny skies, outstanding views of Mauna Loa and Kīlauea, and an outpouring of aloha from all who participated in the Hawaiian Cultural Festival & BioBlitz, made for a joyful Saturday at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07092017festivalwrapup.htm Explore Kahuku July – September 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07072017kahuku.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:34:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the free guided hikes, “Coffee Talks” and ‘Ike Hana No‘eau Hawaiian cultural programs in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from July through September 2017. Visitors can also explore Kahuku on their own on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/07072017kahuku.htm Mele, Hula & Hike Schedules for the 37th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes Cultural Festival & BioBlitz https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sched06292017.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:10:00 EST The 37th annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival & BioBlitz is Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Kilauea Military Camp. Park entrance is free all day. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sched06292017.htm Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook Reopens to Public https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/puupuaiopen.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2017 06:24:00 EST The Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook has reopened after being closed since February to protect breeding nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/puupuaiopen.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's July 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170615_pr_july_events.htm Thu, 15 Jun 2017 05:21:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. In addition, the community is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s Stewardship at the Summit (SAS) volunteer program https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170615_pr_july_events.htm Victim Identified and Driver Charged Following Fatal Wreck https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170531_pr_accident.htm Tue, 30 May 2017 23:24:00 EST The man killed in a single-vehicle accident Sunday night in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been identified as John Ashley Becker, 48, of Texas https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170531_pr_accident.htm Single-vehicle accident leaves one dead, two injured in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170529_pr_accident.htm Mon, 29 May 2017 06:12:00 EST One man is dead and two others were seriously injured following a single-vehicle roll-over accident that occurred Sun., May 28 at 8:58 p.m. near the 33-mile marker on Hwy. 11 in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170529_pr_accident.htm Lava tube to close temporarily for restroom maintenance https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170526_pr_lava_tube.htm Fri, 26 May 2017 05:59:00 EST Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku) will be closed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thurs., June 1 for semi-annual maintenance of the comfort station. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170526_pr_lava_tube.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes Will Increase Fees Beginning June 1 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2017feeincrease.htm Thu, 25 May 2017 07:25:00 EST On June 1, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park entrance fees will increase, as part of a three-year incremental plan to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2017feeincrease.htm Save the Date for the 37th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes Cultural Festival & BioBlitz https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/culturalfestbb2017.htm Thu, 18 May 2017 07:32:00 EST Save the date for the free 37th annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival & BioBlitz, Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Kilauea Military Camp. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/culturalfestbb2017.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's June 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170515_pr_june_events.htm Mon, 15 May 2017 01:01:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170515_pr_june_events.htm Tourism to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park creates $199,923,400 in Economic Benefits https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/precon04202017.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:58:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,887,580 visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2016 spent $159,195,500 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,917 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $199,923,400. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/precon04202017.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's May 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170413_pr_may_events.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:31:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. In addition, the community is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s Stewardship at the Summit volunteer program. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170413_pr_may_events.htm Explore Kahuku April - June 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170403_pr_kahuku.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:16:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the free guided hikes, “Coffee Talks” and ‘Ike Hana No‘eau Hawaiian cultural programs in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from April through June 2017. Visitors can also explore Kahuku on their own on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170403_pr_kahuku.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's April 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170314_pr_april_events.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:53:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. Two consecutive fee-free weekends celebrate National Park Week in April, and many programs honor the 54th anniversary of the Merrie Monarch Festival. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170314_pr_april_events.htm Tour Group Caught in Closed Area in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/030817guide.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:17:00 EST A tour guide based in France and a tour group of 13 people were caught early Monday morning sneaking into the closed area at Halema‘uma‘u, the erupting summit crater of Kīlauea volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/030817guide.htm Roadway and Parking Lot Striping Work Begins Monday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/roadway-and-parking-lot-striping-work-begins-monday.htm Fri, 03 Mar 2017 04:38:00 EST Visitors and tour operators to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are advised that a project to re-stripe roadways and parking lots at Kīlauea Visitor Center and Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) begins Monday, March 6 and will cause traffic delays up to 15 minutes. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/roadway-and-parking-lot-striping-work-begins-monday.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Parkʻs March 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170210_pr_march_events.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2017 04:58:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. ADIP and Hawaiian cultural programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170210_pr_march_events.htm Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook Closed to Protect Endangered Nēnē https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/neneclosure.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:03:00 EST The Pu‘u Pua‘i overlook is temporarily closed to protect breeding nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/neneclosure.htm Victim in Fatal Weekend Crash Identified https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hernandezidentified.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2017 05:19:00 EST The male victim of a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Saturday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Paul Hernandez of New Jersey. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hernandezidentified.htm Rangers Seek Witnesses to Fatal Traffic Accident https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170122_pr_accident.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2017 05:12:00 EST National Park Service rangers are seeking witnesses to a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 11 at the Nāmakanipaio Campground intersection in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Saturday afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170122_pr_accident.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's February 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170113_pr_feb_2017_events.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2017 07:30:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170113_pr_feb_2017_events.htm New Coastal Lava Viewing Area Opens in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170103pr.htm Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:57:00 EST Park rangers opened a newly established lava viewing area at the Kamokuna ocean entry in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park today, following a two-day closure caused by a large lava delta collapse on New Year’s Eve. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170103pr.htm New Year’s Eve Delta Collapse Causes Temporary Closure at Kamokuna Ocean Entry https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170101pr.htm Mon, 02 Jan 2017 04:29:00 EST A large section of the 26-acre lava delta formed by the 61g lava flow collapsed into the ocean around 2:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, launching showers of volcanic rock into the air, and creating a flurry of large waves that eroded away a portion of the older sea cliff and viewing area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20170101pr.htm Holiday Visitation Surges at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161229_pr_visitation.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:00:00 EST Park visitation surges during the holiday travel season and this week is no exception with parking lots at popular destinations like Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), Jaggar Museum and Kīlauea Visitor Center at capacity https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161229_pr_visitation.htm Explore Kahuku January - March 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161215_pr_kahuku.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:36:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the upcoming free guided hikes in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from January through March 2017. Visitors can also explore Kahuku on their own on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161215_pr_kahuku.htm Volunteers Sought to Restore Hawaiian Rainforest https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161215_pr_volunteers.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:44:00 EST Help ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano and volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, January through March 2017. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161215_pr_volunteers.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s January 2017 Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161214_pr_dec_events.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:31:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161214_pr_dec_events.htm Kīpukapuaulu Picnic Area Improvements Complete https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havonews121216.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:41:00 EST The new wheelchair-accessible path is complete at the Kīpukapuaulu day-use picnic area on Mauna Loa Road, and the area is open for visitor enjoyment. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havonews121216.htm Kīpukapuaulu Picnic Area Improvements Begin Tuesday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/picnic120516.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:31:00 EST The picnic area near Kīpukapuaulu on Mauna Loa Road will close Tuesday while workers install a wheelchair-accessible path from the parking lot to the picnic and shelter area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/picnic120516.htm Most Park Features Open as Winter Weather Continues in Hawai‘i https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/update120516.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:37:00 EST Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) and the Kahuku Unit reopened Saturday, although heavy rainfall persists at times. The snow-cloaked summit of Mauna Loa will remain closed to all day use and overnight camping until it is safe to reopen. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/update120516.htm Partial Closures at Park Due to Winter Weather https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/120216closures.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:13:00 EST Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) and the Kahuku Unit are closed due to impacts from heavy rainfall and flash flooding. The summit of Mauna Loa remains closed to all day use and overnight camping. Closures remain in effect until it is safe to reopen. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/120216closures.htm Mauna Loa Summit Closed Due to Winter Weather https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mloaclosure.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:43:00 EST Due to high winds and heavy snow, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed the summit of Mauna Loa on Thursday to all day use and overnight camping until it is safe to reopen. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mloaclosure.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Offer Free Admission on 10 Days in 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161130_pr_2017feefree.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2016 01:15:00 EST There are 10 more reasons to enjoy Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2017! The park will offer free admission to all on 10 days in 2017 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161130_pr_2017feefree.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for December 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161118_pr_dec_events.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary throughout 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in December https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161118_pr_dec_events.htm Senator Helps Park Rangers Get Every Kid in a Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hironoekip.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:58:00 EST Fourth graders on a field trip to the erupting summit of Kīlauea Monday morning received their free Every Kid in a Park pass from a strong supporter of the program: Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawai‘i. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hironoekip.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes Will Charge for Camping Starting November 1 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/campfees.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:56:00 EST Starting November 1, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will charge for all overnight camping as part of a plan to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/campfees.htm New 5-mile cat-proof fence protects endangered Hawaiian petrels on Mauna Loa https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161024_pr_cat_fence.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:05:00 EST Work is complete on what could be the largest cat-proof fence in the United States, designed to protect the federally endangered ‘ua‘u, or Hawaiian petrel, from the birds’ primary threat: feral cats. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161024_pr_cat_fence.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for November 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161014_pr_events.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2016 06:13:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in November. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20161014_pr_events.htm Explore Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160930_pr_kahuku.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2016 05:28:00 EST Everyone is invited to Find Your Park and participate in the upcoming free Kahuku events and guided hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160930_pr_kahuku.htm Notice of Flight Operations - October 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160930_pr_flight_ops.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2016 04:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for October 2016: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160930_pr_flight_ops.htm Save the Hawaiian Rainforest and Volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” Programs, October – December 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160929_pr_stewardship.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2016 01:08:00 EST Help ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano for the next 100 years and volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, October through December 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160929_pr_stewardship.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes Launches Second Year of Every Kid in a Park Pass https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/ekip2.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:58:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encourages all fourth graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 public lands and waters nationwide for a year. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/ekip2.htm Lend a Hand to Protect the Park on National Public Lands Day this Saturday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160920_pr_npld.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:05:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates 100 years protecting native ecosystems and invites everyone to lend a helping hand on National Public Lands Day (NPLD) this Saturday, Sept. 24 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160920_pr_npld.htm Tips for Safe and Easy Lava Lake Viewing https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/laketips.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:46:00 EST Visitors and local residents gather nightly at the Jaggar Museum observation deck in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to watch the lava lake spatter and glow within the summit crater of Kīlauea volcano, vying for the best parking spot and vantage point. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/laketips.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for October 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160913_pr_oct_events.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:36:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in October. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160913_pr_oct_events.htm Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept_2016.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:45:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for September 2016: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept_2016.htm Most Areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Now Open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/most_open.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:55:00 EST Most areas previously closed within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park due to Hurricane Lester are now open. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/most_open.htm Park Partially Open as Hurricane Lester Nears https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160901_pr_storm_update.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open Thursday, with partial closures in place as Hurricane Lester nears, and Hurricane Madeline, now downgraded as a tropical storm, passes south of Hawai‘i Island https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160901_pr_storm_update.htm Park to Close at Noon as Hurricanes Move Closer https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160831_pr_closure.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:53:00 EST To ensure the safety of visitors and employees, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close at noon today until it is deemed safe to reopen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160831_pr_closure.htm Partial Closures at Park as Hurricanes Approach https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160830_hurricanes.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:43:00 EST To ensure the safety of visitors and employees, sections of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close starting at 5 p.m. today as hurricanes Madeline and Lester approach Hawai‘i Island. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160830_hurricanes.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for September 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160815_pr_sept_events.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2016 02:50:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in September https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160815_pr_sept_events.htm Notice of Flight Operations for August 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aug16air.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:43:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for August 2016: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aug16air.htm Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service with a Fee-Free Weekend of Hawaiian Music, Culture & Science https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160719_pr_100.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2016 06:01:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service through music, culture and science on Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 27…absolutely free! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160719_pr_100.htm Summit Explosion Justifies Closure of Halema‘uma‘u Crater https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/explosion.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:00:00 EST An explosion from Kīlauea volcano’s summit Saturday evening flung chunks of molten and solid rock onto the rim of Halema‘uma‘u Crater, turned night into day, and destroyed the power system for scientific equipment used to monitor the volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/explosion.htm 100 Years and No Signs of Stopping https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/100.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:34:00 EST Kīlauea is putting on quite a show for park visitors eager to see a volcanic eruption – just like it was 100 years ago today when Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park was established on August 1, 1916. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/100.htm Partial Closures at Park as Tropical Storm Darby Nears https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160722_pr_darby.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 05:20:00 EST To keep visitors and employees safe as Tropical Storm Darby approaches Hawai‘i Island, park officials will close all backcountry areas and certain roads in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, effective 5 p.m. today, Friday, July 22. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160722_pr_darby.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for August 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160718_pr_augus_events.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:50:00 EST August 1 is the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and August 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service itself. Come celebrate and Find Your Park all month long with five fee-free dates, a native plant giveaway, the annual Cultural Festival and BioBlitz and other many other special centennial events! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160718_pr_augus_events.htm Park Offers Route and Tips for Viewing Lava Flows https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/park-offers-route-and-tips-for-viewing-lava-flows.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:40:00 EST Visitors may hike and bicycle along the gravel emergency access route at the end of Chain of Craters Road to view and access lava as it flows down the Pūlama Pali and spreads out onto the coastal lava plain in the national park, and towards the ocean. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/park-offers-route-and-tips-for-viewing-lava-flows.htm Volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” Programs, July – September 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/stewardsq3.htm Wed, 06 Jul 2016 08:14:00 EST Help ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano for the next 100 years and volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through September 2016. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/stewardsq3.htm Rangers Urge Park Visitors to View Latest Flows from Safe Distance https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/pulama.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:52:00 EST The newest lava from Kīlauea volcano is drawing visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, as flows from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent in the remote east rift zone stream down the Pulama Pali, spread onto the coastal lava plain and slowly advance towards the Pacific Ocean https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/pulama.htm Centennial Events for July 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july16.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:17:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in July. All ADIP and Hawaiian cultural programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july16.htm Save the Date for the 36th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes Cultural Festival & BioBlitz https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/bb2015.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:35:00 EST Mark your calendars for the free Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival & BioBlitz, Saturday, August 27, 2016! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/bb2015.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Abbreviated Final General Management Plan / Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision Signed https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/recdec.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:29:00 EST The Record of Decision (ROD) approving the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Abbreviated Final General Management Plan/Wilderness Study/Environmental Impact Statement (Final GMP/WS/EIS) was signed into approval on May 24, 2016. This plan provides long-term management guidance about the preservation and use of this national treasure, UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/recdec.htm Notice of Flight Operations for June 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160601_pr_flight_ops.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:16:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight plans for June 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160601_pr_flight_ops.htm The Nēnē Class of 2016 Takes Flight https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nenegrads.htm Wed, 25 May 2016 11:30:00 EST It’s springtime and nēnē have begun to reappear in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, after being less visible since fall and winter, when they hunker down to nest, raise goslings and grow a new set of flight feathers (molt). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nenegrads.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes Will Increase Fees Beginning June 1 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160518_pr_fees.htm Wed, 18 May 2016 10:44:00 EST On June 1, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park entrance fees will increase, as part of a three-year incremental plan to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160518_pr_fees.htm Centennial Events for June 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/june2016events.htm Fri, 13 May 2016 09:21:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in June. All ADIP and Hawaiian cultural programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/june2016events.htm Escape Road Improvements Begin Monday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160506_pr_escape_road.htm Fri, 06 May 2016 07:34:00 EST A project to improve and repair Escape Road from Highway 11 to Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will begin Monday, May 9. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160506_pr_escape_road.htm Visitation to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2015 creates $151,246,200 in economic benefits https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160428_pr_visitation.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2016 11:07:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 1,834 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160428_pr_visitation.htm Nāmakanipaio Campground Now Open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160428_pr_campground.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:30:00 EST Nāmakanipaio Campground in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has reopened. Hawai‘i Volcanoes Lodge Company, which manages the campground under a concession contract for the park, is taking reservations immediately. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160428_pr_campground.htm Roundup of Centennial Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - April through December 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160419_pr_roundup.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:03:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is in the fourth month of celebrating its 100th anniversary, and everyone is invited to participate in the year-long celebration that lasts through December 31, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160419_pr_roundup.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for May 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160419_pr_events.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:01:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in May. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160419_pr_events.htm Explore Kahuku April through June 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahaprjun2016.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:50:00 EST Everyone is invited to Find Your Park and participate in the upcoming Kahuku events and guided hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from April through June 2016. Kahuku is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and all events are free. You can explore Kahuku on your own, or join these upcoming programs, including a new trail, Pu‘u Kahuku. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahaprjun2016.htm Find Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park During National Park Week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npweek2016.htm Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:39:00 EST Celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary – and the centennial of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park – during National Park Week, April 16-24. Entrance fees will be waived nine full days, and a “National Park Rx Day” will be held on Sunday, April 24. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npweek2016.htm Lost Camper Located https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160407_pr_lost_camper.htm Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:45:00 EST A man from Holland who was missing overnight from Kūlanaokuaiki Campground in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Tues., April 5 has been located. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160407_pr_lost_camper.htm Notice of Flight Operations for April 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160404_pr_flight_ops.htm Mon, 04 Apr 2016 05:37:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for April 2016: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160404_pr_flight_ops.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for April 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160315_pr_events.htm Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:21:00 EST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in April https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160315_pr_events.htm Sulphur Banks Trail Improvements Underway https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sulphur.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:45:00 EST A project to improve and repair the popular Sulphur Banks Trail and boardwalk in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has begun. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sulphur.htm Find Your Park on the Big Screen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/movies.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will show sister park movies for free to raise awareness of the other national parks in Hawai‘i and the Pacific Islands during its centennial year – which also marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/movies.htm Park's Abbreviated Final GMP Available for Review https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/gmp16.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:07:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce the release of the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Abbreviated Final General Management Plan/Wilderness Study/Environmental Impact Statement (Final GMP/WS/EIS). This plan provides long-term management guidance about the preservation and use of this national treasure, UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/gmp16.htm Flights ops March 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/march16flights.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:12:00 EST – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for March 2016: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/march16flights.htm Traveling Quilt Exhibit Honors National Park Service Centennial https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160223_pr_quilt.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2016 05:45:00 EST During March, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will display 13 colorful art quilts created to celebrate the National Park Service centennial anniversary https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160223_pr_quilt.htm Puapo‘o Lava Tube Adventures Return for Park’s 100th Birthday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/puapoo.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:12:00 EST Visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park during its centennial year can reserve an adventurous guided hike into a large lava tube formed by Kīlauea volcano centuries ago. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/puapoo.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes national Park Centennial Events for March 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160218_pr_events.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:30:00 EST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in March. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20160218_pr_events.htm Notice of Flight Operations February 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb16flight.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:45:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following flight plans for February 2016: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb16flight.htm After Dark Goes OUT of the Park in 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/adop.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:42:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s popular After Dark program will travel to Hilo and Kailua-Kona this year to celebrate the park’s centennial anniversary in those communities. This year is also the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/adop.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for February 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb16events.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:20:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in February. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb16events.htm Save the Hawaiian Rainforest and Volunteer for “Stewardship at the Summit” Programs, January – June 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sas16.htm Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:58:00 EST Help ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano for the next 100 years by volunteering for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through June 2016. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sas16.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Offers Free Admission for 17 Days in 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feefree2016.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2015 07:49:00 EST The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016, and so does Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. All national parks will waive entrance fees on 16 special days in 2016, and Hawai‘i Volcanoes will offer one additional fee-free day to celebrate its 100th birthday on Aug. 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feefree2016.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for January 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jan16events.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2015 06:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the public in January. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jan16events.htm Roundup of Centennial Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/roundup1.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:19:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and everyone is invited to participate in the year-long celebration from New Year’s Day through December 31, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/roundup1.htm Centennial Series Schedule for 2016 After Dark in the Park programs & hikes https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/schedule2016.htm Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:56:00 EST From New Year’s Day 2016 through December 31, 2016, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will celebrate its centennial anniversary, and everyone is invited to join the celebration! Starting in January, and running each month through December 2016, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will offer a Centennial-themed After Dark in the Park program on a Tuesday night about a fascinating facet of the park’s 100-year history. The following Saturday, a ranger-guided excursion will connect visitors in person to the topic discussed. The Centennial Series events are free, are co-sponsored by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, but park entrance fees apply. No advance registration is required. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/schedule2016.htm After Dark in the Park & Centennial Hike Series Showcase a Century of Stewardship https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/series.htm Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:41:00 EST In 2016, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will celebrate 100 years of connecting people to, and caring for, the extraordinary landscape, native plants and animals and Hawaiian culture linked with Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/series.htm Notice of Flight Operations December 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec15air.htm Fri, 04 Dec 2015 04:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for December 2015: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec15air.htm Victim in Fatal Thanksgiving Crash Identified https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151130_pr_crash_victim.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:14:00 EST The female victim of a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Thursday night has been identified as 23-year-old Destanie Renon of Waikoloa. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151130_pr_crash_victim.htm National Park Service rangers seek witnesses to fatal crash https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151127_pr_crash.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2015 04:14:00 EST National Park Service rangers are seeking witnesses to a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 11 near mile marker 30 and the Pi‘i Mauna Drive intersection in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Thursday night. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151127_pr_crash.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park December 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151119_pr_programs.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in December. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151119_pr_programs.htm New Hawai‘i Volcanoes Artist-in-Residence uses technology for new perceptions of Hawaiian beauty https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/leblancair.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2015 09:38:00 EST Everyone is invited to experience a bold new perspective on the beauty of Hawai‘i through innovative digital artist Dr. Jean-René Leblanc, the artist in residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National for December 2015. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/leblancair.htm Free Entry to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Veterans Day, November 11 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151104_pr_veterans.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2015 06:46:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park joins national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees for Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151104_pr_veterans.htm Notice of Flight Operations for November 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151030_pr_flight_ops.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for November 2015: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151030_pr_flight_ops.htm Nesting Season Begins for Endangered Nēnē https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151027_pr_nene_nesting.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2015 06:09:00 EST It's breeding and nesting season for nēnē, and park visitors are urged to drive with caution and to give the endangered Hawaiian goose space. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151027_pr_nene_nesting.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park November 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151015_pr_programs.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:42:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in November. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20151015_pr_programs.htm Nāmakanipaio Closed due to Hazardous Trees https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/trees.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:14:00 EST Nāmakanipaio Campground and cabins are closed until further notice due to several large and hazardous eucalyptus trees that recently fell. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/trees.htm Keola Awong Selected as Kahuku Unit Area Manager https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/keola.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:15:00 EST Keola Awong is the new site manager for the Kahuku Unit within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. She will oversee staff and visitor programs in the 116,000-acre unit, which is open to the public on weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/keola.htm Explore Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuq415.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 08:50:00 EST Everyone is invited to Find Your Park and participate in the upcoming Kahuku events and guided hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from October through December 2015. Kahuku is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday of the month, and all events are free. You can explore on your own, or join these upcoming programs: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuq415.htm Notice of Flight Operations for October 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/octfly.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 08:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces its upcoming flight plans for October 2015. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/octfly.htm Dog rescued from earth crack in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/romeo.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2015 10:21:00 EST Search-and-rescue rangers safely extracted a pet dog from a 20-foot-deep earth crack in the national park over the weekend. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/romeo.htm Herb Kane artwork restored at Jaggar Museum https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150921_pr_kane.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2015 06:07:00 EST A colorful wall mural of Hawaiian deities painted by Herb Kawainui Kane has been restored at Jaggar Museum in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150921_pr_kane.htm Park Offers Free Entry and Stewardship Opportunity on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150918_pr_pld.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:10:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to volunteer and help protect the native Hawaiian rainforest on National Public Lands Day, Sat., Sept. 26. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150918_pr_pld.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park October 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150915_pr_programs.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 06:46:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in October. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150915_pr_programs.htm Volunteers Sought for Stewardship at the Summit September through December 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sas915.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:35:00 EST Help protect the native Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea by volunteering for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through December 2015. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sas915.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Public Notice https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150908_pr_flight_operations.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:09:00 EST Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150908_pr_flight_operations.htm New Logo Commemorates Park's Centennial Anniversary in 2016 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/logo.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:14:00 EST In 2016, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will celebrate a century of caring for, and connecting people to, the remarkable landscape, native plants and animals and Hawaiian culture linked with Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. The park’s new centennial logo depicts the three elements that define Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: culture, geology, and biology. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/logo.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Welcomes 4th Grade Students Through Every Kid in a Park Initiative https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/ekip.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites all fourth grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting today, fourth grade students can now go to www.everykidoutdoors.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/ekip.htm Park Mules to the Rescue https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mules.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:52:00 EST Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, some have four legs. Last week, park mules and a horse transported two injured hikers suffering from dehydration to safety. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mules.htm Alternating lane closures at entrance station begin this week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lanes.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:17:00 EST A project to replace window frames in both entrance station booths at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will result in alternating lane closures for the next two weeks. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lanes.htm John Broward Selected as Chief Ranger for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150819_pr_john_broward.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2015 05:25:00 EST John Broward has been selected as Chief Ranger at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and will direct visitor and resource protection for the 333,086-acre park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150819_pr_john_broward.htm Ross Williams Selected as Fire Management Officer for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150819-pr_ross_williams.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2015 04:22:00 EST Ross Williams is the new Fire Management Officer (FMO) for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. He oversees fire management operations for the Pacific Island Park network, which includes 12 national parks in Hawai‘i, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150819-pr_ross_williams.htm Find Your Park and Celebrate the 99th Birthdays of the NPS & Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/99th.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2015 08:05:00 EST The National Park Service turns 99 years old on Aug. 25 and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park – which marked its 99th birthday on Aug. 1 – want to give you a present – free admission! The usual entrance fee of $15 will be waived for all visitors on Tues., Aug. 25. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/99th.htm September 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept15events.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:47:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in September. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept15events.htm Campgrounds and backcountry reopen as Hilda dissipates https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/cxlclose.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:36:00 EST Due to the gradual deterioration of Tropical Depression Hilda and a decrease in forecasted wind speeds, park rangers have re-opened all previous storm-related closures within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/cxlclose.htm Partial trail closure extended at Thurston Lava Tube https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/extension.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 05:42:00 EST The exit trail leading out of Thurston Lava Tube will remain closed another week while workers repave the trail, following the replacement of an old electrical line. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/extension.htm Park Prepares for Hurricane Hilda https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150811_pr_hilda.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:54:00 EST In anticipation of the heavy rain and wind forecast with the arrival of Hurricane Hilda, all backcountry areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed as of 5 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 11 until it is safe to reopen them. No backcountry permits will be issued until park staff reassess the storm’s impact. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150811_pr_hilda.htm Explore Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150803_pr_kahuku.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2015 05:40:00 EST Everyone is invited to Find Your Park and participate in the upcoming Kahuku events and guided hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, in August and September 2015. Kahuku is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday of the month, and all events are free. You can explore on your own, or join these upcoming programs: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150803_pr_kahuku.htm Park Prepares for Tropical Storm Guillermo https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150803_pr_guillermo.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2015 04:17:00 EST In anticipation of the heavy rain and wind forecast with the arrival of Tropical Storm Guillermo, all backcountry areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed as of 5 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 4 until it is safe to reopen them. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150803_pr_guillermo.htm Exit route from lava tube to temporarily close https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lavatubetrail.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:51:00 EST The exit route trail leading out of Thurston Lava Tube will close starting Mon., Aug. 3 while workers replace an electrical line. The lava tube will remain open, and the trail that leads into it will be used as both exit and entry. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lavatubetrail.htm New online “Camp Google” brings park to kids across the country https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/campgoogle2015.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:44:00 EST Kids, many who live thousands of miles from Hawai‘i, will have the opportunity to explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Wed., July 29 via the new online “Camp Google” experience. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/campgoogle2015.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park August 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150717_pr_events.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:13:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in August. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150717_pr_events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park July 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july2015events.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:45:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in July. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july2015events.htm EPA honors Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park as Federal Green Challenge winner https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150611_pr_epa_honors.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:32:00 EST The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park with the EPA’s Federal Green Challenge Regional Overall Achievement award as part of its efforts to encourage federal departments to reduce their environmental footprints through sustainable practices. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150611_pr_epa_honors.htm Public Invited to Attend Talk Story Session on Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Draft General Management Plan / Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement June 10 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150605-pr-gmp.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2015 05:51:00 EST The public is invited to a talk story session about the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park draft general management plan, wilderness study, and environmental impact statement (GMP/WS/EIS) at the Kīlauea Visitor Center, June 10, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In addition, a formal wilderness hearing will be held during this meeting to receive comments specific to the wilderness study. Park representatives will answer questions and take comments. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150605-pr-gmp.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park June 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150612_pr_events.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2015 04:22:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in June. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150612_pr_events.htm La Réunion and Hawai‘i Connect through Sister Park Agreement https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150521_pr_sister_park.htm Thu, 21 May 2015 05:19:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and La Réunion National Park, a French volcanic island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, signed a sister park agreement yesterday to fortify the mutual collaboration and cooperation between both parks. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150521_pr_sister_park.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes Will Increase Entrance & Camping Fees Beginning June 1 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150520_pr_fee_increase.htm Wed, 20 May 2015 09:35:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will incrementally increase entrance and camping fees over the next three years in order to fund deferred maintenance and improvement projects within the park, and to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities. Entrance fees for recreational use have not increased since 1997 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150520_pr_fee_increase.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Blended Best of Western Science with Traditional Hawaiian Culture https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150520_pr_post_bioblitz.htm Wed, 20 May 2015 09:02:00 EST Initial species count tops 416, including over 22 new to park’s species list; 73 threatened species also seen https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150520_pr_post_bioblitz.htm Busy Weekend Expected at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150513_pr_busy_weekend.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 09:00:00 EST Best known for its active volcanoes and stunning landscapes, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will this weekend welcome hundreds of scientists, students and Hawaiian cultural practitioners to the BioBlitz and Biodiversity & Cultural Festival. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150513_pr_busy_weekend.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Host BioBlitz 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150511_pr_bioblitz.htm Mon, 11 May 2015 04:59:00 EST Join Top Scientists, Students and the Public in Race to Count Species and Celebrate Connection of Science and Hawaiian Culture. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150511_pr_bioblitz.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park May 2015 Hawaiian Cultural, After Dark in the Park and Other Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150504_pr_events.htm Mon, 04 May 2015 04:21:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in May. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150504_pr_events.htm Artist-in-Residence Holds Open Studio for Visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150501_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 04:28:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s current artist-in-residence, feather artist Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, is holding an open house Monday through Friday, now through May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the 1932 Administration Building (also called the ‘Ōhi‘a Wing). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150501_pr_artist_in_residence.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Draft General Management Plan / Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement Available for Review and Comment https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150430_pr_dgmp.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:27:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce the availability of its draft general management plan, wilderness study, and environmental impact statement (GMP/WS/EIS). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150430_pr_dgmp.htm Rise in Lava Lake Creates Surge in Visitation https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150427_pr_rise_lava_lake.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2015 04:00:00 EST Thousands of additional visitors are flocking to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to witness the large lava lake steadily rise at the summit of Kīlauea volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150427_pr_rise_lava_lake.htm Visitation to four national parks on Hawai‘i, the Big Island creates $175,579,100 in economic benefits https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150423_pr_four_park_economic_benefits.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 06:15:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,282,752 people in 2014 visited four national park units on Hawai‘i, the Big Island, and spent $175,579,100 in communities near the parks. That spending supported 2,162 jobs on island, and had a cumulative benefit to the local community of $248,036,200. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150423_pr_four_park_economic_benefits.htm Visitation to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park creates $136,838,700 in economic benefits https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150423_pr_havo_economic.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:45:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,693,005 visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2014 spent $136,838,700 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,672 jobs on island, and had a cumulative benefit to the local community of $170,878,000. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150423_pr_havo_economic.htm Explore Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150417_pr_kahuku.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:30:00 EST April - June 2015 Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150417_pr_kahuku.htm Park seeks BioBlitz & Cultural Festival volunteers https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150416_pr_volunteers_bb.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:31:00 EST Nearly 100 volunteers are needed to help with the upcoming BioBlitz and Biodiversity & Cultural Festival at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, May 15 and 16, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150416_pr_volunteers_bb.htm Junior Rangers encouraged to "Find Your Park" as National Park Week begins https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150409_pr_jr_rangers.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2015 05:17:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encourages keiki to connect with their national park and World Heritage Site by becoming a Junior Ranger on Sat., April 18 – Junior Ranger Day and International Day on Monuments and Sites https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150409_pr_jr_rangers.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Public Notice https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150407_pr_flight_operations.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:42:00 EST Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150407_pr_flight_operations.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Host BioBlitz 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150407_pr_bioblitz.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:57:00 EST Sign Up Now to Join Top Scientists, Students and the Public in a Race to Count Species and Celebrate the Connection of Science and Hawaiian Culture May 15 and 16, 2015. 35th Annual Cultural Festival Moved to May and Expanded to Include Biodiversity https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150407_pr_bioblitz.htm Volunteers Sought for Stewardship at the Summit - April through June 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150327_pr_stewardship.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2015 03:47:00 EST Help protect the native Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea by volunteering for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through June 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150327_pr_stewardship.htm Kitchen Fire Temporarily Closes Restaurants in Volcano House https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150324_pr_vh_fire.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:24:00 EST Both restaurants in Volcano House are closed for at least two days while officials investigate the cause of a kitchen fire that sent a hotel employee to the hospital Tuesday morning. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150324_pr_vh_fire.htm 11-year-old lost, and found, off Kīlauea Iki trail https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150320_pr_lost_boy.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2015 06:13:00 EST An 11-year-old boy from Canada who took a shortcut off Kīlauea Iki Trail was located by park rangers and reunited with his family Tuesday night, March 17. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150320_pr_lost_boy.htm April 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/apr15events.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:41:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in April. To celebrate the Merrie Monarch Festival’s 52nd anniversary, special cultural presentations are offered April 7, 9 and 10. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/apr15events.htm Friends of HVNP & Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Earn National Award for Public Lands Partnership https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/award0315.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:49:00 EST The nonprofit group Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP), and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, received the Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) 2015 Partnership Award for Public Lands Partners. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/award0315.htm March 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/0315events.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:07:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in March. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/0315events.htm Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend with Free Admission to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/presidents.htm Wed, 11 Feb 2015 06:57:00 EST Make an executive decision to visit a national park this Presidents Day weekend. All fee-charging national parks will offer free admission from February 14 through 16, including Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/presidents.htm Fatality at Thurston Lava Tube https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150206_pr_fatality.htm Fri, 06 Feb 2015 05:45:00 EST A 71-year-old male visitor from Japan died yesterday after suffering an apparent heart attack at Thurston Lava Tube in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150206_pr_fatality.htm February 2015 Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb2015events.htm Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:53:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in February. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb2015events.htm Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flyops.htm Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:33:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for the remainder of January and February 2015: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flyops.htm New Hours at Jaggar Museum and Kīlauea Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150123_pr_hours.htm Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:09:00 EST Effective immediately, Jaggar Museum in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Kīlauea Visitor Center is also open daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association bookstores within both visitor facilities have the same hours. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20150123_pr_hours.htm Volunteers Sought for Stewardship at the Summit, January through March 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/stewardshipq115.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:25:00 EST Resolve to protect the Hawaiian ecosystem from invasive, non-native plant species by volunteering for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through March 2015. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/stewardshipq115.htm Tips for Visiting Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park During Busy Holiday Season https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tips.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:41:00 EST Park visitation increases during the holiday travel season, especially between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and this week is no exception. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tips.htm Master Mechanic Harold Mulliken Retires https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mulliken.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:17:00 EST New Year’s Eve is not only the last day of 2014, but it also marks the retirement of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park master mechanic Harold Mulliken. Born and raised in Volcano, Hawai‘i, Mulliken served his “playground” for nearly 25 years. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mulliken.htm Explore Kahuku January - March 2015 In Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141229_pr_kahuku_programs.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2014 06:27:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the upcoming Kahuku events and hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, offered January through March 2015. All events are FREE! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141229_pr_kahuku_programs.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park BioBlitz and Biodiversity Cultural Festival - May 15-16, 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/bioblitz_pr.htm Mon, 22 Dec 2014 04:40:00 EST Grab your daypack and join the National Geographic Society and the National Park Service at the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park BioBlitz and Biodiversity & Cultural Festival, Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/bioblitz_pr.htm January 2015 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jan2015events.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:20:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in January – which is also Volcano Awareness Month, established by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jan2015events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Public Notice https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141210_pr_flight_operations.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2014 05:56:00 EST Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141210_pr_flight_operations.htm December 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec2014.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:43:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and music with the community and visitors in December. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec2014.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Releases Environmental Review for Emergency Access Route https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141104_pr_environmental_review.htm Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:58:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is seeking public comment on the environmental review and decision regarding the construction and use of an emergency access route along the lava-covered section of Chain of Craters Kalapana Road. The environmental review for the emergency access route (22’ width) was completed in accordance with alternative NEPA arrangements developed by and in consultation with the Department of Interior and the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141104_pr_environmental_review.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park November 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141027_pr_events.htm Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:49:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in November. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141027_pr_events.htm "End of the Road" will close during emergency route construction https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/closure.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:25:00 EST Work begins Friday, October 24 on an emergency access route between Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Kalapana along the historic Chain of Craters Road-Kalapana alignment, from the park side. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/closure.htm Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park opens Sunday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141019_pr_park_open.htm Sun, 19 Oct 2014 06:49:00 EST Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park opened Sunday following Hurricane Ana, except for Mauna Loa Road which remains closed due to downed trees. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141019_pr_park_open.htm Parts of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopen Saturday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141018_pr_partial_opening.htm Sat, 18 Oct 2014 09:08:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopened parts of Crater Rim Drive along Kīlauea Caldera today at noon, including Kīlauea Visitor Center and Jaggar Museum. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141018_pr_partial_opening.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close Friday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141015_pr_closure.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:50:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Friday, October 17 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ana. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141015_pr_closure.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park proposes fee increases for 2015 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141014_pr_fees.htm Tue, 14 Oct 2014 03:51:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is seeking public feedback on possible entrance fee increases starting in 2015. Entrance fees for recreational use have not increased since 1997. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20141014_pr_fees.htm Notice of Flight Operations Oct. - Nov. 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/octnov14flight.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:16:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for October and November: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/octnov14flight.htm Volunteers Sought for Stewardship at the Summit October through December 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/satsq4.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:46:00 EST Protect the Hawaiian ecosystem from invasive, non-native plant species by volunteering for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Stewardship at the Summit begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. The dates from October through December are: October 8, 18, 24, and 31; November 7, 15, 21, and 29; and December 3, 12, 19, and 27. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/satsq4.htm Explore Kahuku October - December 2014 in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuq4_14.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:57:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the upcoming Kahuku events and hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, offered October through December 2014. All events are FREE! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuq4_14.htm Park Events Celebrate Archel https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/arch.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:21:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park commemorates both Hawaiian Archeology Week Oct. 3-12, and International Archeology Day on Oct. 18 by offering a series of ranger-guided hikes, archeology-themed events, and a special junior ranger program. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Chisel these events onto your calendars: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/arch.htm Chain of Craters Road to be rebuilt as emergency route https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/coc.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:04:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that it will work with the State and County of Hawai‘i to construct an emergency route along the former Chain of Craters Road to assist residents of lower Puna, whose access to the rest of the island would be cut off if lava covers Highway 130. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/coc.htm October 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Eventss https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/oct14.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:18:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in October. All programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/oct14.htm Park Offers Free Entry and Volunteer Opportunities on NPLD, Sept. 27 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npld14.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:29:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to volunteer and help protect the park’s native ecology on National Public Lands Day, Sat., Sept. 27. Everyone gets in for free, and volunteers at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will receive a free pass to use on another day of their choosing. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npld14.htm New $25 Tri-Park Pass Now Available https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tripark15.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:09:00 EST For less than seven cents a day, visitors can enjoy Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, and Haleakalā National Park by purchasing the annual tri-park pass, which is good for one year from the date of purchase. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tripark15.htm Notice of Flight Operations for September https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/septair.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2014 07:13:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following updated flight plans for the month of September. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/septair.htm Free Entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on NPS Founders Day, August 25 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aug25.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:42:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) celebrates its 98th birthday on Monday, August 25, Founder’s Day, and entrance is free to all fee-charging national parks in America, including Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aug25.htm Kīpukapuaulu, Nāmakanipaio, and Mauna Loa Now Open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/birdpark.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:45:00 EST The popular forested trail at Kīpukapuaulu (known locally as “Bird Park”), Nāmakanipaio campground, and Mauna Loa summit and backcountry within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are now open. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/birdpark.htm September 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/0914events.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in September. All programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/0914events.htm Notice of Flight Operations August/September 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/heli814.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for August and September 2014. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/heli814.htm Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is Open https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140811_pr_park_open.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2014 06:39:00 EST Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is now open, including popular trails like Kīlauea Iki. Some closures remain in effect as park staff removes fallen trees and other debris from roadways and trails following Tropical Storm Iselle. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140811_pr_park_open.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Reopens https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140809_pr_park_open.htm Sat, 09 Aug 2014 07:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open today, Saturday, August 9, 2014, with some closures in effect as park officials assess damage and remove fallen trees and other debris from roadways and trails following Tropical Storm Iselle. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140809_pr_park_open.htm Partial Closures at Park as Hurricane Iselle Nears https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/iselle2.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:14:00 EST To keep visitors and employees safe as Hurricane Iselle approaches the Hawaiian Islands, park officials will close all backcountry areas and certain roads in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, effective 6 p.m. this evening. Kīlauea Visitor Center and Jaggar Museum will close at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thurs., Aug. 7, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/iselle2.htm Park Prepares for Hurricane Iselle https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/iselle.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:47:00 EST In anticipation of Hurricane Iselle bearing down on the Hawaiian Islands, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will remain open, but park officials are closing all backcountry areas and some roads. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/iselle.htm Park Receives Grant from National Park Foundation for Endangered Honu‘ea https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/honuea14.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is one of 23 national parks selected to receive a 2014 Impact Grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. The $19,200 grant will assist park efforts to protect the federally endangered hawksbill turtle, known as the honu‘ea in Hawaiian, by supporting park volunteers who monitor nesting beaches, rescue distressed females, eggs and hatchlings, improve habitat, and provide information to beachgoers along the southern coast of Hawai‘i Island. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/honuea14.htm Tours and Film Share History of World War II Detention Site at Kīlauea Military Camp https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/wwiitours.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:22:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will offer guided tours of the former World War II detention camp site at Kīlauea Military Camp on Tuesday, July 29, and show the documentary, The Untold Story: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/wwiitours.htm August 2014 Hawaiian Cultural Programs in the Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aug2014.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2014 05:43:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian cultural programs with the community and visitors in August. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. (There is no After Dark in the Park event for August). Cultural programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aug2014.htm Tourism to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Creates $124,937,400 in Economic Benefit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/economy.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:22:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2013 shows that the 1,583,209 visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park spent $124,937,400 in communities near the park. This spending supported 1,476 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/economy.htm Five Hawai‘i National Parks to Celebrate Hawaiian Flag Day on July 31, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flag2.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:32:00 EST Five national parks on Hawai‘i Island and Maui will simultaneously commemorate the first national holiday in Hawai‘i, Lā Hae Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Flag Day), on Thursday, July 31. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flag2.htm Park Offers Free Hawaiian Music Songwriting Retreat https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mele.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2014 06:47:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is offering a two-day Hawaiian music songwriting retreat for beginners on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Hawaiian music, language and haku mele (Hawaiian song) experts Kenneth Makuakāne and Kaliko Trapp-Beamer will lead the workshops. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mele.htm Hawai‘i Island National Parks to Celebrate Hawaiian Flag Day July 31 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flag.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:49:00 EST Four national parks on Hawai‘i Island will simultaneously celebrate the first national holiday in Hawai‘i, Lā ho‘iho‘i ea, or Hawaiian Flag Day, on Thursday, July 31. The event is free, but entrance fees apply at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park & Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flag.htm Reminder: Fireworks Prohibited in National Parks https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july4.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:56:00 EST Fireworks are prohibited in national parks, including the Fourth of July, according to federal law. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july4.htm Notice of Flight Operations for July https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flightops.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:45:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for July. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flightops.htm Explore Kahuku July - September 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku14.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:17:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the upcoming Kahuku events and hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, offered July through September 2014. Two new hikes and special holiday programs are included, and all are FREE! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku14.htm July 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july14events.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:11:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in July. All programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july14events.htm Experience Kahuku at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park's Annual Cultural Festival, July 12 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140613_pr_cultural_festival.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:42:00 EST Save the date and participate in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s 34th annual Cultural Festival, Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the park’s Kahuku Unit in Ka‘ū, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140613_pr_cultural_festival.htm Gail Minami-Judd Retires https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/gailmj.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:06:00 EST Gail Minami-Judd retired from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on May 31, 2014, following 31 years of dedication to the National Park Service (NPS). She served as the Supervisory Park Ranger and Kīlauea District Ranger for the Protection Division since 1990. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/gailmj.htm Clarence "Aku" Hauanio Retires https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aku.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 08:43:00 EST Clarence “Aku” Hauanio retired May 30, 2014 after 29 years of service to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Aku worked for the Natural Resources Management division as a pest control worker, and was devoted to protecting the endangered species within the park, including the nēnē (endemic Hawaiian goose), and the ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian petrel). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aku.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park June 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140517_pr_events.htm Sat, 17 May 2014 08:55:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in June. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140517_pr_events.htm Park Launches New Artist-in-Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/air.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:03:00 EST In conjunction with the National Parks Arts Foundation, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will launch its first Artist-in-Residence program in May. The debut artist will be Master of Hawaiian featherwork, Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/air.htm May 2014 Hawaiian Cultural and After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/may14.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:31:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in May. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/may14.htm Go Wild for Culture During National Park Week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npw14.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:49:00 EST Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i – The National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, will celebrate National Park Week April 19-27 with a free-admission weekend and special events nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npw14.htm Explore Kahuku in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuq22014.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:07:00 EST Everyone is invited to participate in the upcoming Kahuku programs, offered April through June 2014, in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuq22014.htm Final Count for Humpback Whales from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park for 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sanctuary_count.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:40:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encourages volunteers to register to help count humpback whales during the final 2014 Sanctuary Ocean Count held this Saturday, March 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sanctuary_count.htm Volunteers Sought for Stewardship at the Summit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/stewardship.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:05:00 EST Protect the Hawaiian ecosystem from invasive, non-native plant species by volunteering for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/stewardship.htm April 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aprilevents.htm Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:59:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in April. To celebrate the Merrie Monarch Festival’s 51st anniversary, special cultural presentations are offered April 23, 24, and 25. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aprilevents.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes Attracted 1,583,209 Visitors in 2013 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2013visitation.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:14:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) visitation figures released today show that 1,583,209 people visited Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2013 – an increase of 6.7 percent from 2012 visitation statistics. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2013visitation.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Creates $113,376,400 in Local Economic Benefit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140303_press_release.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:44:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 1,353 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140303_press_release.htm China and Hawai‘i Linked by Sister Park Agreement https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/wudalianchi.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:36:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Wudalianchi National Park in China have announced a sister park agreement to strengthen their shared volcanic heritage by promoting international cooperation and support for the mutual benefit of both parks. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/wudalianchi.htm March 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/march14events.htm Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:25:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in March. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/march14events.htm Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend with Free Entry to All National Parks https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140212_pr_free_entry.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:14:00 EST To celebrate the connections between our national leaders and national parks, all 401 National Park Service sites will have free admission during the upcoming Presidents Day weekend, February 15-17. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20140212_pr_free_entry.htm Public Comments Sought on Park’s Administrative Aviation Plan and Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aviation.htm Thu, 06 Feb 2014 06:05:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has released its Mission Critical Administrative Aviation Plan and Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) for managing the use of administrative aviation over the park. The public is invited to comment online or via mail by March 7, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/aviation.htm Hiker Caught in Snowstorm is Rescued from Mauna Loa https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sverdlov.htm Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:43:00 EST Park rangers rescued a lone hiker Thursday morning who was stranded on Mauna Loa after a winter snowstorm pummeled the summit and lower elevations with heavy snow and high winds. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sverdlov.htm Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs February 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/febevents.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2014 05:35:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in February. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/febevents.htm Fee-Free Days at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2014 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/free2014.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:50:00 EST Mark your calendars for these nine fee-free dates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2014! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/free2014.htm Count Humpback Whales at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/count.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encourages volunteers to register to help count humpback whales during the 2014 Sanctuary Ocean Count held the last Saturday of January, February and March (Jan. 25, Feb. 22, and Mar. 29), from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/count.htm Fireworks Prohibited in National Parks https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fireworks.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2013 11:09:00 EST Fireworks are always prohibited in national parks, including New Year’s Eve, according to federal law. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fireworks.htm Hike, Explore, and Protect Kahuku January - March 2014 Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukujanmar2014.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2013 07:30:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park shares the Kahuku Unit by offering free programs to introduce visitors and residents to the park’s southernmost section on select Sundays from January through March 2014. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukujanmar2014.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park January 2014 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/eventsjan2014.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:27:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in January – which is also Volcano Awareness Month, established by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/eventsjan2014.htm Update to Crater Rim Drive Lane Closure https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20131212_pr.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:39:00 EST Weekly work will be completed during four 10-hour days, instead of five eight-hour days. There will be no construction work or lane closure in the area on Fridays. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20131212_pr.htm Crater Rim Drive Lane Closure https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/craterrim.htm Thu, 05 Dec 2013 08:24:00 EST The westbound lane fronting Steam Vents will be closed for up to 10 weeks while crews replace a deteriorated water main, beginning Mon., Dec. 9. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/craterrim.htm December 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec13events.htm Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:26:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in December. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec13events.htm Critical Time for Nēnē https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nene2013.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2013 06:53:00 EST Visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park now through April could get lucky and spot pairs of the endemic Hawaiian goose, or nēnē, flying overhead or grazing with goslings. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nene2013.htm Free Entry to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Veterans Day Weekend November 9-11 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/vetsday2013.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 06:15:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park joins national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees all three days of the upcoming Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9-11, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/vetsday2013.htm November 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nov13events.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:48:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in November. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nov13events.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Reopens to Visitors https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20131017_park_reopens.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:12:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopened to visitors today, Oct. 17, 2013. Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back online. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been closed since Oct. 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20131017_park_reopens.htm Hike, Explore, & Protect Kahuku October through December 2013 Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuoct_dec13.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2013 05:37:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Kahuku Unit by offering free programs to introduce visitors and residents to the park’s southernmost section, October through December 2013. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuoct_dec13.htm October 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/oct13eventspr.htm Tue, 24 Sep 2013 07:46:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in October. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/oct13eventspr.htm Notice of Flight Operations https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/heliops.htm Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:36:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/heliops.htm Volunteer with the Park on September 28: National Public Lands Day https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npld.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:50:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encourages the public to mālama ‘āina on Sat., Sept. 28 – National Public Lands Day – by volunteering to remove invasive Himalayan ginger in the park, or fountain grass in Ocean View. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npld.htm New Volcano House History Walk Offered https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/vhwalk.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:03:00 EST Park Rangers at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are interpreting the history of the famous Volcano House <em><sup>sm</sup></em> one step at a time. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/vhwalk.htm September 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept13events.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:30:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in September. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sept13events.htm Lost Hiker Located at Daybreak https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/yuan.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:48:00 EST Park rangers and a helicopter pilot rescued a 76-year-old man early Friday morning who got lost near Pu‘u Huluhulu in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park the previous day. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/yuan.htm Man Survives 115-Foot Fall https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/osachy.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:09:00 EST Park rangers on Tuesday rescued a man who had been stranded overnight after climbing over a barrier and falling 115 feet down a sheer cliff behind Volcano House in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/osachy.htm Park Announces New Fire Management Officer https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fmo.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:44:00 EST James Courtright is the new Fire Management Officer (FMO) at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and will oversee fire management for 11 national parks in the Pacific Island Park network. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fmo.htm August 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/082013events.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:19:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in August. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/082013events.htm Park Services Back to Normal as Flossie Dissipates https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flossiedissipates.htm Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:10:00 EST Park officials reopened the following areas within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Tuesday morning, as Flossie weakened into a tropical depression. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flossiedissipates.htm Park Prepares for Tropical Storm Flossie https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130728_pr_flossie.htm Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:46:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will remain open during Tropical Storm Flossie, but with minimal services. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130728_pr_flossie.htm Kahuku Unit Guided Hikes July - September 2013 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukusummer13.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:01:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Kahuku Unit by offering free programs to introduce visitors and residents to the park’s southernmost section, now through September 2013. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukusummer13.htm July 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july13events.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:59:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in July. All programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/july13events.htm Park Rangers Rescue Endangered Plants https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/plantsar.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2013 06:45:00 EST It’s not always lost or injured hikers who get rescued by park rangers. Rangers from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park rappelled nearly 200 feet into a remote pit crater last week to “rescue” seeds and cuttings from four extremely rare Hawaiian plants in the national park. The park will use the seeds and cuttings to help reestablish these species. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/plantsar.htm Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to Host 33rd Annual Cultural Festival Saturday, July 13 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2013culturalfest.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:18:00 EST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park will host the 33rd Annual Cultural Festival on Sat., July 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival is free, and park entrance fees are waived all day. This year's festival will be presented at the park's Kahua Hula (traditional hula platform) at Ka'auea, south of Kīlauea Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2013culturalfest.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park June 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130531_press_release.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 10:02:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in June. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130531_press_release.htm Record of Decision for Plan/EIS for Protecting and Restoring Native Ecosystems by Managing Non-Native Ungulates https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/ungulateeis.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 10:24:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce that the Record of Decision for the Plan for Protecting and Restoring Native Ecosystems by Managing Non-Native Ungulates has been signed. The Record of Decision describes the alternative the National Park Service (NPS) has selected to implement and why, and completes this important planning effort for the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/ungulateeis.htm Island Youth Earn Summer Internships at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130509_press_release.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 08:36:00 EST Nearly 50 Hawai‘i Island high school youth have completed training for eight-week summer internship programs with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park starting in June. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130509_press_release.htm The Volcano House Story https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/history.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 03:07:00 EST The beloved Volcano House will fully reopen on the rim of Kīlauea caldera in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park next month, following a multi-million dollar upgrade and completing yet another chapter in the epic history of this iconic hotel. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/history.htm Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park May 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mayevents.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 10:57:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in May. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mayevents.htm Did You Know? It's National Park Week April 20-28 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npweek.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:11:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to join special hikes and programs offered at the park during National Park Week, April 20-28. Entrance fees are waived Monday through Friday, April 22-26. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/npweek.htm 15-Year-Old Lucky to be Alive https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/steam.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:48:00 EST A 15-year-old San Rafael, CA boy who fell 25 feet into a steaming earth crack at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Wednesday night was pulled to safety by Park Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/steam.htm Park Reminds Public about Pets in the Park Policy https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/pets.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:13:00 EST Managers of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remind the public that dogs and other pets are not allowed in many areas of the park for safety reasons, and for the protection of threatened and endangered species. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/pets.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park April 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130319_pr_park_programs.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:13:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in April. To celebrate the Merrie Monarch Festival’s 50th anniversary, special cultural presentations are offered April 3 and 4. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130319_pr_park_programs.htm Hike, Explore, & Protect Kahuku this Spring https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130319_pr.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:50:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Kahuku Unit by offering free programs to introduce visitors and residents to the park's southernmost section, April through June 2013. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130319_pr.htm Halema‘uma‘u Eruption Reaches Five-Year Anniversary https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/5years.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:38:00 EST Kīlauea Volcano’s summit eruption within Halema‘uma‘u Crater marks its fifth year of continuous activity on Tues., Mar. 19. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/5years.htm Volunteers Sought to Restore Historic Halema'uma'u Trail https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sustsummit.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:56:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has launched a new “Stewardship at the Summit” volunteer project to restore native Hawaiian forest surrounding one of the park’s most historic and beloved trails, Halema‘uma‘u Trail. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sustsummit.htm Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park March 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/march2013events.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors this month. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/march2013events.htm Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Creates $96,990,000 in Local Economic Benefit https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/economicimpact.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:13:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 1,352,123 visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park spent $96,990,000 in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 1,177 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/economicimpact.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park February 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2013_feb_cultural_after_dark.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:50:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors this month. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2013_feb_cultural_after_dark.htm Ranger Earns Top Honors for Search-and-Rescue Training https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/keanaaina.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:44:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Law Enforcement Ranger Nainoa Keana‘aina is the first-ever recipient of the Honor Graduate Award from the National Search and Rescue Academy (NSARA). https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/keanaaina.htm Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Announces New Chief of Interpretation https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jonimaemakuakanejarrell.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:51:00 EST Park Ranger Joni Mae Makuakāne-Jarrell is the new Chief of Interpretation at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and oversees visitor services and educational and cultural programs at the park. She is the first native Hawaiian to serve in the position. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jonimaemakuakanejarrell.htm Final Plan & EIS for Protecting and Restoring Native Ecosystems by Managing Non-Native Ungulates Released Jan. 25, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130125_press_release.htm Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:37:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released a Final Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (plan/EIS) for Protecting and Restoring Native Ecosystems by Managing Non-Native Ungulates in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20130125_press_release.htm 12 Fee-Free Days at Hawai'i Volcanoes national Park in 2013 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012_fee_free_days.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:22:00 EST Mark you calendars for these entrance fee-free days at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in 2013 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012_fee_free_days.htm Man Found Dead in Vehicle on Highway 11 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fatality.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:09:00 EST Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i – A 43-year old Hilo man was found dead in his vehicle on Highway 11 in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Sat., Jan. 12. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fatality.htm Hike, Explore & Celebrate Kahuku's 10th Anniversary https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku2013sp.htm Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:11:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates the tenth anniversary of Kahuku by offering free programs to introduce visitors and residents to the park’s southernmost section, January through March 2013. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku2013sp.htm Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park January 2013 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jan-2013-programs.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:40:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing After Dark in the Park and Hawaiian cultural programs with the community and visitors throughout January – which is also Volcano Awareness Month, established by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jan-2013-programs.htm Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park December 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20121203_press_release.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:39:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout December. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20121203_press_release.htm Best Eruption Viewing in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20121129_press_release.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:10:00 EST The narrow streams of lava that reached the ocean last Saturday are flowing several hundred yards outside of the park's easternmost boundary, over private land closer to Kalapana. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20121129_press_release.htm Vote for Your Favorite Student Film by Nov. 26 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/votedigimtn.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:46:00 EST Eleven short films created by island students for the park’s Digital Mountain Film Festival are ready for viewing and voting on the festival's YouTube channel. Each film is approximately three minutes in length. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/votedigimtn.htm Hawaiian Petrels Get Ready for First Flight https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/petrels.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:36:00 EST It’s a precarious time of year for one of Hawai‘i’s rarest endemic seabird species, and the national park is keeping a watchful eye on its small population. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/petrels.htm Free Entry to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Veteran's Day Weekend https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/veteransday.htm Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:57:00 EST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park joins all 398 national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for the upcoming Veteran's Day weekend, Nov. 10-12. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/veteransday.htm Nēnē Killed by Vehicle https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nene-killed-by-vehicle.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park urges motorists to slow down and watch out for endangered nēnē while driving on Highway 11 and other park roadways. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nene-killed-by-vehicle.htm Lava Lake Continues Tantalizing Trend https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lavalake.htm Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:56:00 EST The lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u Crater at Kīlauea is tantalizing visitors and park staff as it continues its current trend of repetitive rising and falling, attracting many to the best vantage point: the overlook at Jaggar Museum. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/lavalake.htm Park Marks 25th Year as a World Heritage Site with Events https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/wh25.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:05:00 EST To commemorate the silver anniversary of its World Heritage Site status, and the 40th anniversary of the international World Heritage Convention, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is offering two events, one at the park and one at The Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/wh25.htm Chief of Interpretation Jim Gale Retires https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jimgale.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:35:00 EST One of the Pacific West Region’s most respected and revered park rangers, Jim Gale, hangs up his flat hat for the last time today. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/jimgale.htm Park Earns "StormReady/Tsunami Ready" Designation https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tsunamistormready.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:53:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has received federal recognition for its efforts to protect visitors and staff from weather-related and natural hazards from shoreline to summit. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tsunamistormready.htm Free Entry to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes & All National Parks Sept. 29 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/publiclandsday.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:32:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park joins all 397 national parks in waiving entrance fees in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Sat., Sept. 29. The annual event is the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. The park offers several special programs on Sept. 29 to celebrate the day, including two volunteer projects, and a guided hike of a new trail in Kahuku. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/publiclandsday.htm Hike, Explore & Protect Kahuku This Fall https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukufall.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:01:00 EST Free programs offered by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park introduce the captivating landscape, biodiversity and history of the park’s southernmost section to hikers. Here’s what’s in store for visitors this fall. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukufall.htm Park Invites Students to Enter Film Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/digimtn.htm Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:48:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is ready for its close up, and invites students to focus their cameras on the park and enter the fourth annual Digital Mountain Film Festival. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/digimtn.htm October 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/octevents.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:06:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout October. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/octevents.htm September 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/septevents.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:51:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout September. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/septevents.htm New Kona Trail Open in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/konatrail.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:42:00 EST A new 4.5 mile hiking trail is open for visitors to Kahuku in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/konatrail.htm Volcano House and Cabins to Open "Softly" on Saturday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/volcanohousereopens.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:00:00 EST Visitors will be able to stay in the Park’s A-frame cabins and purchase a limited selection of food, drink and retail items from the Volcano House beginning Sat., Aug. 18. The Volcano House will open daily from 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/volcanohousereopens.htm Park Seeks Public Input on Kahuku Restoration Plans https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuscoping.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:11:00 EST Hawaii National Park, Hawaiʻi -- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is developing a Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for former cattle pastures in Kahuku, and is seeking the public’s input. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahukuscoping.htm Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 96! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/96th.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:54:00 EST Today, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park turns 96 years old, and the park’s Centennial Anniversary is just four years away. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes was the 15th park to join the National Park Service, which now has 397 national parks – including a total of eight in Hawaiʻi. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/96th.htm Celebrate New Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Quarter at the Park August 29 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012parkquarter.htm Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:44:00 EST The public is invited to be part of an exciting, historic event as the United States Mint ceremonially releases the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park quarter at the park’s Kahua Hula on Wed., Aug. 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012parkquarter.htm Mother Nēnē Struck and Killed by Vehicle https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nenekilled.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:30:00 EST On Tuesday evening, a female Hawaiian goose died after being struck by a vehicle on Chain of Craters Road near Pauahi Crater. Her mate of 13 years escaped harm, but remains in the area. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/nenekilled.htm July 2012 Hawaiian Cultural and After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/julyevents.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:04:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout July. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/julyevents.htm Volunteers Needed to Remove Fountain Grass in Ocean View https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fountaingrass.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:39:00 EST Volunteers are invited to work with the Ocean View Community Association and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park staff to remove invasive fountain grass from roadsides in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE) on Sat., June 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fountaingrass.htm Park Reopens Keanakākoʻi Crater to Hikers https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/keanakakoi.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:13:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened the section of Crater Rim Drive near the Devastation Trail parking lot to Keanakākoʻi Crater, and a portion of Crater Rim Trail that leads from Chain of Craters Road to the south side of Keanakākoʻi, to hikers. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/keanakakoi.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to Host 32nd Annual Cultural Festival July 14 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/culturalfest.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:47:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will host the 32nd Annual Cultural Festival on Sat., July 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park entrance fees will be waived all day. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/culturalfest.htm Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park June 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/june-2012-events.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:00 EST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture & After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout June. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/june-2012-events.htm Thanking America's Armed Forces https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/militarypass.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:34:00 EST To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/militarypass.htm Hike, Explore, and Protect Kahuku https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 12:24:00 EST Two adventurous programs offered by Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park this summer will introduce a captivating landscape, biodiversity and history of the park’s southernmost section to intrepid hikers. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku.htm Park Earns National Award for Air Quality Monitoring System https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012_0507aq_award.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 11:35:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has earned the national Safety and Health Group Award from the National Park Service for its work in monitoring air quality within the park, and communicating the information to the public and employees. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012_0507aq_award.htm Native Hawaiian Flowers are a Global Legacy https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flowers_legacy.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:41:00 EST U.S. Geological Survey botanist and author Linda Pratt will present the story of the amazing and beautiful native flowering plants, both endemic and indigenous, that thrive in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The program, “Hawaiian Flowers: A Celebration of World Heritage,” is a special After Dark in the Park presentation on Tues., Apr. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/flowers_legacy.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park May 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/201205_mayeventspr.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:06:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout May. Most programs are free (except where noted), but park entrance fees apply. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/201205_mayeventspr.htm Picture Yourself at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park During National Park Week, April 21-29! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120413_pr_npw.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:30:00 EST Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to "Picture Yourself" at the park April 21-29. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120413_pr_npw.htm International Scholars Learn Best Practices at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012_04_10_intlscholars.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:29:00 EST Two scholars from World Heritage Sites in China and the Philippines are studying how Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, also a World Heritage Site, operates. Once they return to their countries, they will share how the National Park Service successfully integrates conservation and tourism. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012_04_10_intlscholars.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes' Youth Internship Program Grows https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120406_pr_youth_internship.htm Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:13:00 EST This week, 52 students from East Hawaiʻi started spring internships with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s Youth Internship Program, part of the National Park Service’s Youth Partnership Program. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120406_pr_youth_internship.htm National Park Service Selects Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC to Operate the Volcano House, Nāmakanipaio Campground, and Other Commercial Services Within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120326_pr_volcano_house.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:03:00 EST The National Park Service has selected Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC as the 15-year concession contract operator for the overnight accommodations, food and beverage, retail, and related services within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120326_pr_volcano_house.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park April 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120321-press-release.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:37:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout April, including extra events during Merrie Monarch week. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120321-press-release.htm Volunteers Witness First Green Turtle Nesting on Hawaiʻi Island https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120301-pr-honu.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:26:00 EST Hawaiʻi Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project recorded one of its most historic sea turtle nesting seasons in 22 years, including the first recorded green turtle nesting on the island of Hawaiʻi, a rare daytime nesting by a hawksbill turtle, and an increase in the number of newly tagged female hawksbills. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120301-pr-honu.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes = Visitors, Money and Jobs for Local Economy https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120228_impact.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:59:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 1,304,667 visitors in 2010 spent $88,258,000 in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120228_impact.htm Not Just a Walk in the Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120217_2011sar.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:56:00 EST Over the holidays, hundreds of hikers in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park braved a 10-mile roundtrip trek over jagged terrain to witness molten lava cascading into the Pacific at the West Ka‘ili‘ili ocean entry. Many were unprepared for the arduous backcountry journey. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120217_2011sar.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park March 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120210-press-release.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout March. These programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120210-press-release.htm Road Improvement Update https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/02032011_roadpr.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:12:00 EST Road improvement projects continue at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and motorists are advised to drive with caution, and obey speed limits, traffic flaggers, construction signs, and control devices. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/02032011_roadpr.htm Hike, Explore and Protect Kahuku https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku-hikes.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:04:00 EST Two adventurous programs offered by Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will introduce a captivating landscape, biodiversity and history of the park’s southernmost section to intrepid hikers. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku-hikes.htm Kīlauea's Volcanic Gases and Their Environmental Impacts https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120131_after_dark_pr.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:26:00 EST The public is invited to learn about Kīlauea’s volcanic gases and vog (volcanic air pollution) in an "After Dark in the Park" program at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Tues., Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120131_after_dark_pr.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park February 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb-2012-havo-programs.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:31:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout February. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feb-2012-havo-programs.htm Upper Mauna Loa Road Temporarily Closed for Repairs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mauna-loa-road-closed-2012.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:46:00 EST The mauka part of Mauna Loa Road is closed for repairs during daylight hours, today through Jan. 25, weather permitting, as road improvement projects continue at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Mauna Loa Road will re-open at night and for the upcoming weekend. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/mauna-loa-road-closed-2012.htm Register Now to Count Whales at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120120-pr-whale-count.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:08:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park encourages volunteers to help count humpback whales during the annual Sanctuary Ocean Count held the last Saturday of January, February and March (Jan. 28, Feb. 25, and Mar. 31) from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120120-pr-whale-count.htm Mauna Loa: How Well Do You Know the Volcano in Your Backyard? https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/the-volcano-in-your-backyard.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:19:00 EST Mauna Loa’s past eruptions and current status are the topic of an “After Dark in the Park” program in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Tues., Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/the-volcano-in-your-backyard.htm Four Free Days at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in January https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/four-free-days-in-january.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:58:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will join all 397 national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees Jan. 14-16 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Entrance fees will also be waived on Sat., Jan. 21 to honor the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s 100-year anniversary and Open House. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/four-free-days-in-january.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to be Commemorated on 2012 Quarter https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120105-quarter.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:13:00 EST The United States Mint will feature Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on a commemorative 2012 quarter to be released August 27, 2012, through its America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20120105-quarter.htm 2012 Annual Park Passes on Sale https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012-annual-park-passes-on-sale.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:16:00 EST The 2012 edition of the federal Interagency Recreation Pass and the annual Hawaiʻi TriPark Pass are now on sale – just in time for the holidays. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012-annual-park-passes-on-sale.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park January 2012 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012-january-programs-pr.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:36:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout January – which is also Volcano Awareness Month. These programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2012-january-programs-pr.htm Park Provides Access to Lava's West Kaʻiliʻili Ocean Entry https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111214-ocean-entry-access.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:41:00 EST Lava from Kīlaueaʻs remote Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent has again reached the ocean within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park boundaries, at a spot scientists have named the West Kaʻiliʻili ocean entry. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111214-ocean-entry-access.htm Volunteers Honored at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-volunteers-honored.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:59:00 EST Someone once said that volunteers aren’t paid because they are priceless, and the phrase rings true at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where a total of 1,058 volunteers have logged a cumulative 88,499 hours of priceless service this year. That’s the equivalent of 43 full-time equivalent employees. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-volunteers-honored.htm Park Seeks Comments on Draft Plan and EIS to Protect and Restore Native Ecosystems by Managing Non-Native Ungulates https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111118-eis-draft.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:19:00 EST Hawai‘i National Park, HI – The National Park Service is pleased to announce the availability of the draft plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) aimed at protecting and restoring native ecosystems by managing non-native ungulates (hoofed mammals) within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111118-eis-draft.htm Hawaiʝi Volcanoes National Park December 2011 Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec-2011-programs.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:11:00 EST Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout December. These programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/dec-2011-programs.htm Front Entrance Station Repaving Project and Other Improvements Continue at Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111109-entrance-repaving.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:14:00 EST A project to repave and repair the road leading in and out of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will begin Thursday, November 10, while other road and parking lot improvements continue. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111109-entrance-repaving.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park November 2011 Hawaiian Cultural Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111107-press-release.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:26:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture with the community and visitors throughout November. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111107-press-release.htm free Entry to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Veteran's Day Weekend and 2012 Dates https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111101-free-entry.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:16:00 EST Mark your calendars, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will join all 395 national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for the upcoming Veteran's Day weekend, Nov. 11-13, and on at least 18 days in 2012. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20111101-free-entry.htm Parking Lot and Road Closures Scheduled During Park Repaving Project https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-park-repaving.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:30:00 EST Several roads and parking lots at popular trailheads and attractions will be temporarily closed or have limited access this week and next week during the current thoroughfare improvement project at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-park-repaving.htm Hike and Explore the Park's kahuku Unit in Kaʻu https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hike-and-explore-kahuku.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:32:00 EST Two adventurous programs offered by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will intoduce the compelling landscape, boiodiversity and history of the park's southernmost section to intrepid hikers. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hike-and-explore-kahuku.htm La Réunion Island President and Delegation Tour Hawaiʝi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/la-reunion-island-president.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:13:00 EST The president of La Réunion, a French volcanic island in the middle of the Indian ocean, visited Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Thursday afternoon, and marveled over the similarities between Hawaiʻi Island and his home. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/la-reunion-island-president.htm "Digital Mountain" Debuts Short Films by Local Youth https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/digital-mountain-2011.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:52:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park hosts its third annual Digital Mountain youth film festival on Sat., Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. This years's theme is "It's my Trail", and the public is encouraged to attend, and to vote for their favorite film in advance. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/digital-mountain-2011.htm Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Appoints New Media Communications Contact https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/media-contact.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:45:00 EST Hawaii National Park, HI - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has appointed public relations specialist Jessica Ferracane to its communications team. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/media-contact.htm Time Period for Public Input Extended for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes General Management Plan and Wilderness Study https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/gmp-time-period-extended.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:04:00 EST The National Park Service is extending the deadline for public comment on four preliminary alternatives that detail a future vision for the park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/gmp-time-period-extended.htm Kahuku Unit Palm Trail to Open Next Week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku-unit-palm-trail-to-open.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:31:00 EST Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is opening a new hiking trail in the park's Kahuku Unit on Saturday October 8, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/kahuku-unit-palm-trail-to-open.htm Repaving of Jaggar Museum Path and Deck to Begin Monday, Aug 22 2011 at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/repaving-jaggar.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:30:00 EST Repaving of the exterior observation area and pathways adjacent to the Jaggar Museum will begin begin on Monday, August 22nd. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/repaving-jaggar.htm Controlled Burn Planned Friday at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes national Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/controlled-burn-2011.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:50:00 EST The fire management team at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is planning a controlled burn at Kealakomowaena on Friday, August 19, near the bottom of Chain of Craters Road. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/controlled-burn-2011.htm Naulu and napau Trails to Reopen Saturday https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110812_trailsopen.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:21:00 EST Two popular hiking trails within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park will reopen for day use on Saturday, August 13, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110812_trailsopen.htm Volcanic "Double Header" Delights Park Visitors and Challenges Fire Crews https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/volcanic-double-header.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:39:00 EST Kilauea’s new eruption action from Pu`u `O`o vent’s west flank and the glow from Halema`uma`u crater continue to draw visitors to Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park and while rangers prepare for a busy weekend, multi-agency fire managers work on extinguishing fires sparked by the new flows. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/volcanic-double-header.htm Chain of Craters Road Reopens for Spectacular Evening Views of Kilauea Eruption https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110804_roadreopens.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:56:00 EST The Chain of Craters Road was reopened today after a 24-hour closure due to new eruptive activity on Kilauea. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110804_roadreopens.htm Public Invited to "Talk Story" on Preliminary Alternatives for General Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/preliminary-alternatives.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:07:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park has reached another milestone in its work on a General Management Plan and public input is needed. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/preliminary-alternatives.htm New Emergency Center Wins Top LEED Green Building Certification https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/veoc-green-award.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:43:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's new Emergency Center wins top LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Certification https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/veoc-green-award.htm Construction Begins on Crater Rim Drive https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/constructio-crater-rim.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:28:00 EST A series of projects to reconstruct park roads will begin on Monday, July 11 at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/constructio-crater-rim.htm Volcano House Concession Requirements Set https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20110701pr.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:19:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will be re-soliciting the Volcano House concession prospectus because the proposals received did not meet critical requirements for the concession contract. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20110701pr.htm Single Vehicle Accident Results in Fatality https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-fatality-accident.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST In the early morning hours of Sunday June 12th, within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, a single vehicle accident on Highway 11 near milepost 35 claimed the life of a Kea`au man. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-fatality-accident.htm Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's 31st Annual Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-cultural-festival.htm Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST The 31st annual Cultural Festival will happen Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku Unit, in the Ka`u District https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2011-cultural-festival.htm Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park June 2011 Hawaiian Cultural Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/june-2011-programs.htm Thu, 26 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture with the community and visitors throughout June. Most programs are free, but Park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/june-2011-programs.htm Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Awarded Active Trails Grant https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/active-trails-grant.htm Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 EST The National Park Foundation announced that it is proud to award Hawai`i Volcanoes national Park a grant to support the launch of Digital Mountain: It's My Trail Film Festival. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/active-trails-grant.htm May 2011 Hawaiian Cultural Programs https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110505_programs.htm Wed, 04 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing native Hawaiian culture with the communtiy and visitors throughout May. Programs are free, but Park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these three upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110505_programs.htm Namakanipaio Campground Restrooms Closed for Renovation https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110426_namakani.htm Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Restrooms at Namakanipaio Campground are closed for renovation, and will reopen in July. Three portable restrooms are in place in the meantime. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110426_namakani.htm Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Celebrates Merrie Monarch Festival with Hawaiian Programs April 27-29, 2011 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110421_monarch.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park will celebrate the 48th annual Merrie Monarch Festival by offering Park visitors free Hawaiian cultural programs and live Hawaiian music Wednesday through Friday, April 27 - 29, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110421_monarch.htm Four More Days to Visit Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park - for FREE! https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110421_feefreeweek2.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST There are only four days left to visit Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park for free during National Park Week which started April 16, 2011 and lasts through April 24, 2011 https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110421_feefreeweek2.htm Mardie Lane, Longtime Voice of Hawai`i Volcanoes Retires https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110420_retires.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Public Information Officer Mardie Lane retired after more than 30 years of serving the 333,086-acre national park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110420_retires.htm hawaii volcanoes https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110405_atmp3.htm Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration invite the public to comment on several preliminary alternatives as part of an effort to develop an Air Tour Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Comments are due by June 6, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110405_atmp3.htm Park Volunteers Rescue Rare Turtles https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110321_turtlerescue.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Hawaii Volcanoes National Park turtle volunteers rescue a rare olive ridley nest. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110321_turtlerescue.htm fire https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-creeping.htm Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST There is currently no lava activity on Kilauea Volcano's east rift. However, a lava flow from the Kamoamoa Eruption has sparked a slow-moving wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-creeping.htm road opens https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/chain-of-craters.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST Superintendent Cindy Orlando announced the reopening of six miles of upper Chain of Craters Road from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm daily. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/chain-of-craters.htm Eruption https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110307_eruption.htm Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST The Kamoamoa Fissure Eruption that began March 5, 2011, continues on the east rift of Kilauea Volcano. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20110307_eruption.htm Hiking https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sunday-walk.htm Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Before the current activity on Kilauea’s east rift zone, the most long-lived rift eruption was that of Mauna Ulu, which began on May 24, 1969 and ended July 24, 1974. Fissures will be visible to hikers on the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s February 13 “Sunday Walk in the Park”. Led by Nick Shema, the two-hour, two-and-a-half-mile roundtrip walk will travel to the top of Mauna Ulu and back. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/sunday-walk.htm faya https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/faya.htm Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST The Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) seeks volunteers for their next “Forest Restoration Project” on Saturday, February 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/faya.htm Park Fee-Free this Weekend https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feefreeweekend.htm Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/feefreeweekend.htm TriPark https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tripark-pass.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Give a gift the gives all year. Support Hawaii's National Parks with a TriPark Pass. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/tripark-pass.htm Fire Severity https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2010-rainfall.htm Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The fire severity situation within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park is at an all time high. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/2010-rainfall.htm Fire Severity Meeting https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-severity-meeting.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Fire officials and community to meet and strategize on fire prevention and preparedness https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-severity-meeting.htm Hawaii Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20100925_publiclands.htm Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park celebrates National Public Lands Day with free admission to park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/havo_pr_20100925_publiclands.htm Friends Annual Meeting at Kahuku https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/friends-annual-meeting-at-kahuku.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST For the first time, the Friends holds our members-only Annual Meeting at Kahuku. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/friends-annual-meeting-at-kahuku.htm Hawaiian Rain Forest Gets Stamp of Approval https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawaiian-rain-forest-gets-stamp-of-approval.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park partners with the US Postal Service in a special event--the First-Day-Issue of the Nature of America: Hawaiian Rain Forest Stamp. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawaiian-rain-forest-gets-stamp-of-approval.htm Fire Threat Prompts Partial Closure of Hilina Pali Road https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-threat.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST Extreme fire danger conditions exist in several area of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park due to Hawai`i County's prolonged dry spell. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-threat.htm Youth Invited to Enter Film Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/youth-invited-to-enter-film-festival.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/youth-invited-to-enter-film-festival.htm 30th Annual Cultural Festival https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/come-to-hawaii-volcanoes-30th-annual-cultural-festival.htm Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's Annual Cultural Festival will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The free event will be held on the front lawn of Kilauea Military Camp. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/come-to-hawaii-volcanoes-30th-annual-cultural-festival.htm Single Car Accident https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/single-car-accident-in-park.htm Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:00 EST The vehicle was traveling in a Ka`u direction when it crossed the center line. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/single-car-accident-in-park.htm Park Seeks Public Input https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/park-seeks-public-input.htm Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Rehabilitation of Crater Rim Drive will minimize impacts to natural and cultural resouces along the road corridor, including those features that contribute to the road's eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/park-seeks-public-input.htm Man Arrested https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/man-sentenced.htm Wed, 05 May 2010 20:00:00 EST On April 12, 2010, Ashley Kai Larita (31) was sentenced in United States District Court to 9 months in federal prison; 3 years supervised release; and ordered to pay $632 in restitution to the victims of his crime. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/man-sentenced.htm Safety Award https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/eruption-duty-rangers.htm Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Hawai`i Volcanoes' eruption duty rangers and their supervisor received the 2009 Andrew Clark Hecht Public Safety Achievement Award, the highest award bestowed by the National Park Service for outstanding achievement in public and employee safety. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/eruption-duty-rangers.htm Hawaii Green Business Award https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawaii-volcanoes-honored.htm Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Since 2007, the park has reduced consumption of electricity by 17%, water by 13% and propane by 15%. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/hawaii-volcanoes-honored.htm Fatal Motocycle Accident https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fatal-motorcycle-accident.htm Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST National Park Rangers respond to a single motorcycle accident on Highway 11. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fatal-motorcycle-accident.htm National park Week https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Each year we take this time to celebrate the preservation and protection of 84 million acres of the world's most spectacular scenery, natural wonders and cultural treasures. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week.htm Rangers Implement Closures https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/rangers-implement-closures.htm Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Windy weather continues within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, with gusts buffeting some park areas at over 50 mph. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/rangers-implement-closures.htm Parking Lot Closure https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/parking-lot.htm Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST From Monday, March 15 through Wednesday March 31, 2010, the parking lot at Pu`u Pua`i Overlook will close to all vehicle and foot traffic. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/parking-lot.htm firearms Law https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/new-firearms-law.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST National Parks are now subject to state laws. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/new-firearms-law.htm Fire Threat https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-threat-prompts.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Due to the prolonged dry spell and recent fire activity on the Island of Hawaii, the National Park Service (NPS) requested and received supplemental funding to augment their initial-attack firefighting operation. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/fire-threat-prompts.htm Na leo manu https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/come-and-enjoy.htm Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST A falseto singer and accomplished ukulele player, Auntie Diana is a Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/come-and-enjoy.htm Experience the skillful https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/come-and-spend-time.htm Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Make a bamboo nose flute and learn about the endagered hawksbill turtles. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/come-and-spend-time.htm