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Park rangers at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are interpreting the history of the famous Volcano House, one step at a time.
A new, one-hour, ranger-guided walk takes visitors on a fun, anecdote-filled journey through the various incarnations of the Volcano House, which “officially†began in 1846 as a grass house on the rim of Kilauea Caldera.
This free walk is offered at various times throughout the week. Check the bulletin board outside Kilauea Visitor Center after 9 a.m. for daily hikes and programs.
Park Ranger Travis Delimont, who developed the program as a way for visitors to understand and appreciate the fascinating past – and present – of the hotel, includes a stop at a halau near the Kahua Hula – similar to the 1846 structure. Then it’s a short walk to the 1877 Volcano House that today serves as the Volcano Art Center.
Along the way, visitors learn about the colorful characters and stories that punctuate the history of this historic hotel.
The program ends at the “new†1941 Volcano House, where guests can once again spend the night on one of the world’s most active volcanoes, dine with views of erupting Halemaumau Crater, and enjoy a hot beverage in front of its famous fireplace, or outdoors on newly constructed crater-view decks.
“The Volcano House hotel has always captivated people. Its rich and eclectic history has contributed to the personality of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park today. There are many interesting stories and characters along the way, and we want to share them with everyone,†Delimont said.
The 33-room hotel is owned by the National Park Service, and is managed under contract by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC.
— Find out more:
www.nps.gov/havo
www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com
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