Your No-Nonsense Guide to Hawaii’s National Parks

Haleakala Crater

First, the straight talk Plenty of folks say they want to “hit all of Hawaii’s National Parks,” then realize they’re signing up for a true multi-island mission. It’s still worth it. You’ll weave volcanoes, heiau, fishponds, and hard history into a single trip that actually teaches you something about this place. You’ll also face real-world…

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13 Fascinating Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Facts

Before your next trip to the Big Island, learn Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Facts – from its earliest history to its modern marvels, and everything in between.  U.S. National Parks are more than just land, plants, and animals. They are places of history and life, rich with cultural significance. And few places embody this spirit…

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Famous Volcanoes in Hawaii

People travel from all over to see the many famous volcanoes in Hawaii. Adventurers hike across the craters, sightseers marvel at the beauty, and curious souls study the many scientific wonders.  From the glowing lava of Kilauea to Kauai’s long-extinct cliffs, Hawaii is the place to go for anyone who wants to appreciate the magnitude…

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Kilauea Volcano erupts spectacularly – visitor tips

Well, that escalated quickly! Instantly and explosively, Halema’uma’u Crater at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island roared back into the international spotlight in the predawn hours of June 7. The Kilauea volcano eruption will attract visitors to the park in huge numbers. Residents and visitors are already thronging to the park,…

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Hawaii Volcano Update: Kilauea & Mauna Loa

It seems like every few months, Hawaii’s volcanoes make an appearance in the news. After all, the state is home to three active volcanoes, something that makes a visit here both special and sometimes nerve-wracking. So where do you go when you want a Hawaii Volcano Update?  Luckily, it’s easy to get info on what’s…

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Kilauea Volcano (re)awakens!

It happened in a geological instant. A “swarm” of low-magnitude earthquakes rattled Hawaii Volcanoes National Park near the Halema’uma’u Crater on Tuesday night before Kilauea Volcano erupted anew mid-Wednesday afternoon. Within minutes, images from the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory, the US Geological Survey, and other agencies that monitor volcanic activity were flooding social media feeds around…

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Kilauea Volcano erupts spectacularly!

After a quiet two years since a weeks-long eruption in 2018, Kilauea Volcano has once again burst forth in a spectacular, fiery display at the Halema’uma’u Crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It happened at 9:30 at night when a fissure opened, astonishing rangers and then the world as images and video of a massive…

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How to See a Volcano in Hawaii

Many visitors wonder if they’ll see a Volcano in Hawaii or how volcanoes influence the islands’ geography.  Volcanoes created each of the Hawaiian Islands, and the history behind them is quite fascinating. My curiosity about the islands I live on led me to research how and why these islands formed. It’s pretty amazing to think…

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See Petroglyphs On Your Hawaii Vacation

When they become aware of Hawaii’s petroglyphs during their vacations, visitors often ask us if petroglyphs are “like hieroglyphics.” Well, not exactly. The difference is really basic. Hieroglyphics comprised a means of communication, a language; petroglyphs are art, or if you prefer, graffiti. And while hieroglyphics were rendered in several media, petroglyphs were always carved…

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