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.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park releases body worn camera footage from March 4, 2025, officer involved shooting  
As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has released body worn camera footage from a March 4, 2025, officer involved shooting.
April 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces updated flight operations for April 2025:
Dark sky compliant amber lights illuminate a path to the restoried overlook at U
April 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
There is a lot happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in April! Celebrate National Park Week and enjoy a fee-free day, check out Kahuku, and drive safely – there is a lot of construction at the summit! Photos available for download.
Law enforcement-involved shooting at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
On March 4 around 6 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at the Nāmakanipaio Campground. Hawai‘i Police Department was also on scene.
February 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2025:
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
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