Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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Fountains of molten lava erupting from within a crater next to a whirlwind formed from the eruption. — Millions of people visit the park to watch volcanic activity from the caldera's edge.Photo: NPS Photo

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.

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News

November Updates & Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park 2026-10-15
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and programs for November 2026:
Uncertainty at Kīlauea Summit Prompts Safety Closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park 2026-10-07
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail by 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 7, due to continued inflation and increased seismicity at the summit of Kīlauea volcano. The trail closure is a total of 1.3 miles.
Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park 2026-10-01
The iconic Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, marking the latest transformation of the park’s remote and rugged coastline.
Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Reopens Following Hurricane Nolo 2026-09-27
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened most areas along Kīlauea summit, and Kahuku Unit following Hurricane Nolo.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to Close Ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo 2026-09-24
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close most park areas ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding and strong, damaging winds to Hawaiʻi Island.

Photos

A cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behind — Sunrise at Kīlauea IkiPhoto: NPS Photo/J. Wei

Lava flows and ferns in front of a cliff at sunset — Lava flows from the Mauna Ulu eruption drape the Hōlei PaliPhoto: NPS Photo/A. LaValle

Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon — Coastline of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkPhoto: Courtesy of J. Frank

Trees and tall grass through steam at sunrise — Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff)Photo: NPS Photo/A. LaValle

Grassy hill dotted with trees underneath a blue sky with white clouds — The Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park once was one of the largest cattle ranches in HawaiʻiPhoto: NPS Photo/A. LaValle

A lava tube lit by warm electric light — Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)Photo: NPS Photo/D. Boyle

A lava tree in a black lava field with small living trees and a rainbow behind — Lava trees memorialize trees that once stood in the path of encroaching lavaPhoto: NPS Photo/A. LaValle

A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area — Kīlauea is home to important and sacred cultural sites stretching back centuries.Photo: NPS Photo

Red ʻōhiʻa blossom — The red blossoms of the ʻōhiʻa are a Hawaiian cultural iconPhoto: NPS Photo/J. Wei

Nēnē spreading winds on edge of a crater — The threatened nēnē is the official state bird of HawaiʻiPhoto: NPS Photo/J. Wei

Rays of light shine through a misty rainforest with ferns covering the understory — Lush rainforest surrounds Crater Rim Trail near the Halemaʻumaʻu TrailPhoto: NPS Photo/A. LaValle

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.