Not all volcanoes are created equal! Here, we look at the key differences that make the Big Island's volcanoes much safer than Krakatoa, Hunga Tonga, and some of the more dangerous volcanoes around the world
Kīlauea is erupting again and the plumes of steam and glow of the lava lake can once more be seen in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park! Witnessing the volcano’s eruption is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you can enjoy safely. Here we share our favorite viewpoints for seeing the eruption, how to stay safe while visiting the park and more!
Add the Kona Trail and Glover Trail in Hawai’i Volcano National Park’s Kahuku Unit back to your summer itinerary. The Park recently reopened these two trails, so get ready for a fantastic day trip from Volcano, HI.
In Volcano, HI we have an abundance of adventures awaiting trail runners and hikers of all levels, including the epic Kīlauea Iki Trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This hike gives you the chance to gaze into a vent that once spewed fountains of molten lava thousands of feet in the air. Find out more about how you can hike this trail through a lush rainforest to the crater floor and back!
Find rare avian life while hiking on the Kipukapuaulu Trail (Bird Park). Don’t miss seeing and hearing the array of stunning birds on this kīpuka on the slopes of Hawaii Island’s Mauna Loa.
Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) has reopened! A favorite attraction in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, read more about what happened while it was closed to the public for a year... and how to explore the lava tube yourself!
The Volcano Art Center is at the heart of Volcano Village, an artist's community on Hawaii Island. Nestled within the Niaulani Rain Forest, the Center operates a thriving fine arts gallery that showcases the handcrafted artwork of more than 230 local artists. Tour the native rainforest, explore the outdoor sculpture garden, or take a class at the Center’s Hale Ho’omana!
There's more to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park then the Kīlauea Volcano and its lava lake! Here's how to view the park's ancient petroglyph fields and understand the carvings, all while staying at a charming rental just minutes away from this sacred Big Island sight!
The Big Island is home to an impressive total of five volcanoes: Hualālai, Kohala, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Kīlauea, with Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park containing the latter two. Kīlauea [...]
