Mainlanders hoping to escape winter with a trip to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park might encounter many others with the same plan, and so park rangers have pulled together some tips for fleeing the crowds.
Back in July, U.S. Geological Survey researchers spotted a small pool of water at the bottom of the Halema‘uma‘u crater at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Since then, that "small pool" has grown to one larger than a football field, and scientists aren't exactly sure what's driving it.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geologic, biologic, and cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.
Unsatisfied with how the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service have responded to a lawsuit to implement air tour management plans for airspace over national parks, two groups are heading back to court to force the agencies to accomplish that goal.
Small pools or ponds of water have been spotted at the bottom of the Kīlauea Volcano's crater at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, but scientists are not sure where it's coming from or what it signifies. The following article was written by Hawaii Volcano Observatory scientist emeritus Don Swanson.
The health of the National Park System and the public’s enjoyment of that system depends on a strong and vibrant National Park Service workforce. Currently, though, the strains on the system seem to be reaching a breaking point, and action needs to be taken to reverse the downward slide.
Summer visitation at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing, but the number of parking places at popular areas along Kīlauea volcano’s summit are not, leading to frustration and citations for illegal parking.
An ongoing series of shallow earthquakes, along with ground deformation, point to something going on with Mauna Loa volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, though U.S. Geological Survey staff stress an eruption is not imminent.
West Texas rancher and painter Alice Leese, selected as July’s artist in residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, will unveil her evocative, colorful paintings inspired by the park’s volcanic landscapes at the After Dark in the Park program, Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium.