Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Halema‘uma‘u glows in the pre-dawn darkness
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Map showing location of park.
February 2026 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2026:
Lava erupts vertically from a volcano
February 2026 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for February 2026:
Kīlauea Overlook closed to protect nesting nēnē family
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.
January 2026 Flight Notice
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Announces flight operations for January 2026:
A remote uninhabited coastline with a grove of palm trees and white sand beach framed by rough windy blue ocean
January 2026 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
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:
Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon
Photo by Courtesy of J. Frank
A cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behind
Photo by NPS Photo/J. Wei
Lava flows and ferns in front of a cliff at sunset
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Trees and tall grass through steam at sunrise
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Grassy hill dotted with trees underneath a blue sky with white clouds
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Green vegetation in tide pools on a rocky ocean coastline
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
A lava tube lit by warm electric light
Photo by NPS Photo/D. Boyle
A lava tree in a black lava field with small living trees and a rainbow behind
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Ferns rising from a lava field
Photo by NPS Photo
Red ʻōhiʻa blossom
Photo by NPS Photo/J. Wei
Nēnē spreading winds on edge of a crater
Photo by NPS Photo/J. Wei
Rays of light shine through a misty rainforest with ferns covering the understory
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area
Photo by NPS Photo
A lava cone rising behind a flow of lava with caldera walls beyond
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle
Petroglyphs of human figures carved into gray rock
Photo by NPS Photo
A tree stands on the edge of a misty caldera
Photo by NPS Photo/A. LaValle