Hawai‘i Island: The Latest
Kīlauea Is Erupting Again—and It’s Quite a Show
Lava is fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater on Hawaiʻi Island.
Kīlauea Visitor Center Will Close for Renovation in February for Two Years
But a temporary center at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will offer visitor and retail services during the closure.
Tickets for the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival on Sale Now
Don’t wait—get yours now.
What’s Closed at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Right Now
The national park on Hawaiʻi Island is in the midst of a two-year construction project. Here’s how that may affect you.
Take a Tour and Enjoy Lunch at a Vanilla Vineyard on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiian Vanilla Co. in Pa‘auilo invites visitors to discover how this aromatic spice is grown on a tour and a vanilla-inspired luncheon.
10 Best Free Things To Do on Hawaiʻi Island
You don’t have to spend a cent to enjoy your vacation on the Big Island.
Kīlauea is Erupting Again But in a Remote Area on Hawaiʻi Island
The eruption resumed on Sept. 17 in Nāpua Crater, over 6 miles from the nearest road.
10 Things You May Not Know About Manta Rays in Hawaiʻi
Manta rays are some of the most fascinating and enigmatic creatures in the ocean.
Chain of Craters Road Still Closed After Short Kīlauea Eruption
There is no current eruption, but officials have raised the hazard alert to watch.
The First Luxury Hotel Opens on the Hāmākua Coast on Hawaiʻi Island
The adults-only Hāmākua Hotel promises a one-of-a-kind vacation experience.
Kīlauea Not Erupting But Increased Earthquakes Prompt Some Park Closures
Here’s what you need to know if you’re visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island.
We Played with Baby Goats at This Hawaiʻi Island Dairy
At Honomū Goat Dairy, you can do more than just buy farmstead cheeses and soaps. You can play with baby goats, too.
The Iconic Duke’s is Opening on Hawaiʻi Island
The beloved restaurant known for its mai tai and Hula Pie will debut in Kona in late 2025.
Kīlauea Volcano Eruption ‘Paused’ on Hawaiʻi Island
The most active volcano in Hawaiʻi erupted just after midnight on June 3, then paused 12 hours later.
Talk Story with Volcano Expert Ken Hon
From the lava flow that destroyed the town of Kalapana to the recent historic eruption of Mauna Loa, Ken Hon, the scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island, has seen it all—and there’s still more he’s learning about volcanoes.