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Eruption Crew Rangers work to reestablish lava viewing area at Kamokuna. NPS Photo taken Monday, January 2, 2017.

New photos and video show lava pouring from newly exposed sea cliff

Park officials hope to reopen the Kamokuna Lava Viewing Area by noon on January 3, 2017 which will be the 34th anniversary of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō eruption.

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Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site re-opens to public

Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site re-opened to the public this morning, including its visitor center, trails, and parking area. It had been closed since Sunday due to a fast-moving brushfire in Kawaihae that burned more than 4,650 acres. The 80-acre site is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The 43rd annual Ho‘oku‘ikahi Establishment […]

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Halemaumau Overlook Vent at Kilauea Caldera. NPS Photo by Michael Szoenyi

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park receives 1,583,209 Visitors in 2013

“We are pleased to again report an increase of visitors eager to enjoy Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a World Heritage Site,” said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando.

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One of the most popular vantage points and hiking trails in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: Kīlauea Iki crater and trail, with Halema‘uma‘u plume,and Mauna Loa, both seen in the distance. NPS Photo/Michael Szoenyi

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park creates $113,376,400 in local economic benefit

A new National Park Service report for 2012 shows that the 1,483,928 visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park spent $113,376,400 in communities near the park.

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DLNR holds statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan meetings

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks, invites the public to informational meetings about the 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) in February. Big Island meetings set for February 18 and 27, 2014.

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40th Annual Ho‘oku‘ikahi-Establishment Day

Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site’s 40th anniversary

Photographs of the 40th Annual Ho‘oku‘ikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival in Kawaihae.

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A hula performance at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on June 25, 2011. Hawaii 24/7 File Photo

Cultural Festival at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park this weekend

The Annual Cultural Festival at Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park will be held on the weekend of June 30 and July 1 to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the establishment of the park. The park entrance fee is waived.

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Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Kailua-Kona will be closed all day Saturday. Pu`ukohola Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae (Kohala Coast) will be open normal hours (7:45am-5:00pm), but Highway 270 (Akoni Pule Highway) will be closed 8:00am-3:30pm.

Two National Parks affected by Ironman Triathlon Saturday (Oct 7)

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Kailua-Kona will be closed all day Saturday. Pu`ukohola Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae (Kohala Coast) will be open normal hours (7:45am-5:00pm), but Highway 270 (Akoni Pule Highway) will be closed 8:00am-3:30pm.

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The National Park Service is extending the deadline for public comment on four preliminary alternatives that detail a future vision for the park. As part of an on-going effort to develop a General Management Plan and a Wilderness Study and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/Wilderness Study/EIS), written and on-line comments will continue to be received through the fall.

Input needed for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park management plan and wilderness study

The National Park Service is extending the deadline for public comment on four preliminary alternatives that detail a future vision for the park. As part of an on-going effort to develop a General Management Plan and a Wilderness Study and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/Wilderness Study/EIS), written and on-line comments will continue to be received through […]

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39th Annual Ho‘oku‘ikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

A weekend of Hawaiian culture in Kawaihae

39th Annual Ho‘oku‘ikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

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A medic unit transferring a patient from Ka‘u Hospital to Hilo Medical Center came across a one vehicle crash at 1:29 a.m. Sunday (June 12) near the 36 mile marker of Highway 11 in the Volcano area.

One dead in early morning crash Sunday (June 12)

A medic unit transferring a patient from Ka‘u Hospital to Hilo Medical Center came across a one vehicle crash at 1:29 a.m. Sunday (June 12) near the 36 mile marker of Highway 11 in the Volcano area.

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The National Park Service and the FAA invite the public to comment on several preliminary alternatives as part of an effort to develop an Air Tour Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park taking public comments on air tour overflights

The National Park Service and the FAA invite the public to comment on several preliminary alternatives as part of an effort to develop an Air Tour Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau and Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park staff continue to assess damage to park resources, trails, and coastal areas. The tsunami came ashore at Pu`uhonua o Honaunau and Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Parks on the morning of March 11, 2011, entered into the near coastal regions of the parks, over topping walls and surged inland hundreds of feet. National Park Service crews will continue to assess coastal areas of both National Parks for the coming days and weeks.

Update on West Hawaii National Parks tsunami damage

Pu`uhonua o Honaunau and Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park staff continue to assess damage to park resources, trails, and coastal areas. The tsunami came ashore at Pu`uhonua o Honaunau and Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Parks on the morning of March 11, 2011, entered into the near coastal regions of the parks, over topping walls and […]

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At Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park the unimproved road to Kaloko Fishpond remains closed as the coastal trail, picnic and parking area at the pond have been damaged and debris cover the ground far inland.

Tsunami damaged areas of two Kona National Parks remain closed to public

At Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park the unimproved road to Kaloko Fishpond remains closed as the coastal trail, picnic and parking area at the pond have been damaged and debris cover the ground far inland.

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