Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park News
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February 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
January 14, 2025 | 9:49 am
The shortest month has plenty of happenings in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Kīlauea Visitor Center closes for renovation, the first Artist in Residence of 2025 arrives, disaster recovery projects continue, and more.
Park implores visitors to keep children close, stay out of closed areas and away from cliff edges
December 26, 2024 | 2:56 pm
As families watched lava glow within Kaluapele at sunset last night, a shocking scene unfolded in a closed area beyond the post-and-cable barrier at Kīlauea Overlook.
Lava and crowds return to Kīlauea summit for the holidays
December 23, 2024 | 11:55 am
Lava returned to the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park early Monday morning, creating an enthralling site along the crater rim – and crowded overlooks, full parking lots and busy roads.
Count on crowds and construction at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the busy holidays
December 20, 2024 | 1:44 pm
Visitors planning to see Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the holidays should expect crowds and construction unless they plan ahead.
Kīlauea Visitor Center will close for renovation on February 17, 2025
December 17, 2024 | 9:45 am
Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will close Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. for extensive renovations. Photos available for download, and video upon request.
January 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
December 10, 2024 | 4:15 pm
he New Year will start off with an abundance of events and updates in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. January is Volcano Awareness Month and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is hosting events all month, Kīlauea Visitor Center will close in February for renovations, plus the 2025 National Park Service fee free days are out! Photos are available for download and video upon request.
December 2024 Notice of Flight Operations
December 5, 2024 | 11:30 am
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2024:
Witnesses sought for hit-and-run incident in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
December 3, 2024 | 2:27 pm
A bicyclist was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this morning. National Park Service law enforcement officers have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Mauna Loa Road is open
November 27, 2024 | 9:38 am
Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened and motorists, hikers and cyclists may again enjoy the historic roadway from Kīpukapuaulu to the 6,667-foot Mauna Loa Lookout seven days a week.
Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopens to visitors
November 22, 2024 | 4:31 pm
Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open following a complete replacement of the boardwalk and other safety upgrades. The degraded boardwalk, benches and railings were replaced with durable, weather-resistant yellow cedar.