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.
A female park ranger stands next to a blooming plant
Park Ecologist Earns National Park Service Director’s Award for Natural Resource Management
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Ecologist Stacey Kehaulani Torigoe will receive the prestigious National Park Service 2026 Director’s Award for Natural Resource Management. The Director’s Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of National Park Service staff in understanding, protecting, and managing natural and cultural resources in and around national parks.
Painting of a tree with exposed roots growing into loose rocks
October Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces park programs for October 2026:
National Park sawyers work a large fallen tree blocking a trail
Kahuku Unit to Reopen on Thursday, September 3
The Kahuku Unit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will reopen to visitors on Thursday, September 3 after being closed due to damage from heavy rain and strong winds during Hurricane Lala.
September 2026 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2026:
A man in protective gear looking at a huge fallen tree he has been chainsawing
Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Now Open Following Storms and Reduced Fire Risk
Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is now open following temporary closures due to a hurricane, a tropical storm and heavy rain that reduced fire risk.
Fountains of molten lava erupting from within a crater next to a whirlwind formed from the eruption.
Photo by NPS Photo
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
Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon
Photo by Courtesy of J. Frank
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
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
A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area
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