Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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.
Kīlauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaiʻi Island
Showing heightened signs of unrest since May, the Big Island volcano has erupted once again in the early hours of June 7, 2023.
11 Date Ideas for Romance in Hawaiʻi
Great for Valentine’s Day—or just because.
5 Surprising Facts About These Popular Hawaiʻi Landmarks
Learn more about some of Hawaiʻi's most iconic landmarks.
Kīlauea Eruption Resumes—UPDATED
Lava returns to Halemaʻumaʻu crater after a nearly month-long pause.
Our 10 Essential Experiences on Hawaiʻi Island
From hiking an active volcano to visiting the southernmost point in the U.S., here are our must-dos for your next vacation to the Big Island.
Nāhuku Lava Tube Reopens After Safety Inspection
Visitors can now return to this popular attraction at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Two Pristine Areas on Hawaiʻi Island Now Protected
Parcels in Waiea and Kahuku-Pōhue will be managed to preserve what makes them so ecologically and culturally significant.
How to Spend 24 Hours in Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island
Experience natural beauty and ʻono food on the east side of Hawaiʻi Island.
Drivers, Slow Down and Watch for Nēnē at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Three native geese at the national park on Hawaiʻi Island have already been killed by cars.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP68
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park public affairs specialist Jessica Ferracane joins Cat and Kevin on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast.
Lava Has Once Again Returned to Halemaʻumaʻu Crater—Here's How to See It
After a nearly five-month respite, the lava lake of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater shows life once more.
See This View of Kīlauea Volcano From Uēkahuna Bluff
The cliff top at the volcano’s summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened.
Popular Lava Tube on Hawaiʻi Island Reopens
Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened for the second time in two years after shutdowns due to natural disasters.
These 10 Photos Truly Show the Awe-Inspiring Power of the 2021 Kīlauea Eruption
Hawaiʻi Island photographer Andrew Richard Hara captured the recent Kīlauea eruption, and his photos are stunning.
7 Romantic Spots in Hawaiʻi Perfect for Couples
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in one of the most romantic places on Earth.
Here’s How To Safely View the New Eruption on Hawaiʻi Island
Due to COVID-19, visitors must wear masks and stay six feet apart.
There’s a New Eruption at Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaiʻi
Halemaʻumaʻu crater is now a lava lake.
The Best Places to See the Stars in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i has some of the best places in the world to see the stars. Here are our recommendations.
Start Hiking Again at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Kīlauea summit area trails, Kīlauea Iki Trail and more have reopened on June 15 after the national park temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Parts of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Reopens to the Public
But much of the 335,259-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There's a New Viewing Area to see the Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The spot is located further back from the dangerous sea cliffs at the end of Chain of Crater Road.
