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.
Located in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Kīlauea Military Camp is a 50-acre campus that includes a six-lane bowling alley, the Crater Rim Café, live music at the Lava Lounge, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, an arcade and game room, a theater, and more. Here’s how to experience the fun of KMC and adventure of Hawai’i 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!
Get the most recent updates from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i State Department of Health on COVID-19, and all the info you need to plan your upcoming Volcano vacation on the Big Island!
In ancient Hawai’i, the Hawaiians followed a land division system involving the ahupua’a. Working with nature’s rhythms, the ahupua’a allowed them to share knowledge and resources, from the top of the mountain down to the ocean. Find out what became of the ahupua’a, what the districts of Hawai’i Island are today, and what makes each one unique!
Madam Pele has taken up residence in Kīlauea Volcano once more, and Halemaʻumaʻu crater’s lava lake isn’t the only proof of her presence. For over a century, many claim to have encountered her white dog days before an eruption. You can read more about some of our favorite tales of Pele’s dog in today’s blog!
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.
A celebration of the diverse culture, people, and traditions of Volcano, HI, the Experience Volcano Festival kicks off with the O’hia Lehua Half Marathon and 5k on August 14th. This is just the beginning of all the activities that the festival features - Check out the food, music, art, activities, culture, nature, and more!
