National Park Week is April 20th through the 28th and our favorite park to visit is always Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park! Throughout the week, the park has various special events and programs for everyone in Volcano, Hawaii to enjoy. Check out some of the can’t-miss activities the park has in store!
Makahiki, the Hawaiian New Year, is an entire season set aside for reflection, rest, and prayer for the ʻāina, and the people. Read more about how this season is celebrated in Volcano and throughout Hawai'i today!
From half marathons and poi pounding to secret gardens tours and wine tasting, the Experience Volcano Festival 2023 is a fantastic chance to share the food, music, art, activities, culture, and nature that make Volcano, Hawai’i so treasured! Here are 5 ways you can enjoy this family-friendly event, July 29th and 30th.
Kīlauea is erupting, but thereʻs no way to know how long (or short) this spectacular eruption will last, so plan your visit to Volcano, Hawaii sooner than later. Check out our 2023 Guide for the latest eruption info and tips on planning a trip to safely enjoy Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
National Park Week is April 22 - April 30. If you’re traveling to Volcano, HI during the annual celebration, include a visit to Kahuku in your plans and connect with the park by participating in memorable events and programs all week long.
Celebrate hula, the language of the heart, at the Merrie Monarch Festival! Check out the cultural and iconic event’s internationally acclaimed hula competition, Hawaiian arts fair, hula shows, a grand parade through Hilo town, and more, beginning on April 9, 2023!
Here's some fun information on the humpback whales that travel from Alaska to Hawai'i every year... And a few helpful tips for seeing these gentle giants while visiting the Big Island yourself!
If you’re on Hawai’i Island and want to reconnect with nature, schedule a petting zoo tour at the Lili House Farm, a family farm in the agricultural area of Volcano. With over 100 animals - cows, turkeys, chickens, tortoises, bunnies, cute baby dwarf goats, sheep, a donkey named Arthur, a Peking duck flock, Kune Kune pigs, and more - there is an abundance of opportunity to feed animals, pet them, and learn during your visit to Lili House!
Hawai'i has a rich plantation history and our very own Ola’a House has deep ties to what was once Hawai’i Island’s largest sugar plantation. Read more about how the home of the Ola'a Sugar Company's manager became Volcano's Ola’a House, and discover how one man's vision for creating a place for showcasing historic artifacts and highlighting Hawai’i’s multicultural heritage became the Hawaii Plantation Museum.
Puna is world’s away from ordinary and worth the stop. Check out our top picks for what to see and do on a day trip to this colorful corner of Hawai'i and you’ll see why!
Hilo, Hawai'i is only 23-miles from our vacation rentals in Volcano Village. Ready to take a day trip to the town where Tutu grew up? Check out 19 of our favorite things to do when visiting Hilo!
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.
