Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook Closed At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park To Protect Endangered Nēnē

The Pu‘u Pua‘i overlook at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed to protect breeding nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area.

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By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2017 2:00am

Lava ‘Firehose’ At Hawai‘i Volcanoes Gone After Cliff Face Collapses Into Ocean

The spectacular lava “firehose” that formed after a lava delta crashed into the ocean at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on New Year’s Eve disappeared on Thursday when another chunk of newly created land broke off into the sea.

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By NPT Staff - February 4th, 2017 7:17pm

Kahuku Unit Offers An Escape From Crowds At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

With visitation surging at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park for the winter and holidays, park officials recommend venturing to the lesser-known Kahuku Unit on weekends, with numerous guided hikes planned through March as enticement.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2017 2:00am

Watch Geologic Machinations In Motion At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

A cascade of molten lava plummeting into the Pacific Ocean is visible from a new viewing area at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, though to reach the viewpoint you'll need to commit to a more than 8-mile hike.

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By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2017 3:00am

Enlarging An Island At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

The Kamokuna ocean entry at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park created a new viewing point in the park on New Year's Eve. The payoff is fantastic: Cascading lava into the Pacific Ocean.

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By NPT Staff - January 3rd, 2017 5:56pm

Chunk Of Land Falls Into Ocean, Nearly Kills 5 At Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

A large section of newly created land in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park collapsed into the ocean on New Year’s Eve, launching showers of volcanic rock into the air and creating a flurry of large waves that eroded away a portion of the older sea cliff and viewing area, leading to “a really close brush with death” for five visitors.

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By NPT Staff - January 3rd, 2017 8:40am

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Look Both Ways For The Nēnē

Enjoying the lava lake? So are endangered nēnē. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reminds drivers to slow down, and watch out for nēnē to and from your favorite lava-viewing site. Nēnē pairs are preparing to nest and females are frantically feeding right now, even at night.

NPS Photo/Janice Wei.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 17th, 2016 9:46am

5-Mile-Long Cat-Proof Fence Protects Endangered Hawaiian Petrels On Mauna Loa

Work is complete on what could be the largest cat-proof fence in the United States, designed to protect the federally endangered ‘ua‘u, or Hawaiian petrel, from the birds’ primary threat: feral cats.

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By NPT Staff - October 26th, 2016 3:00am

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Earthquake Discussions, Traditional Weaving, And Hula Performances Help Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Celebrate Its Centennial

An eclectic mix of activities -- from discussions of earthquakes and hula demonstrations to weaving skills and park history -- will be open to the public at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park during the month of November.

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By NPT Staff - October 17th, 2016 3:00am

A Bird's Eye View Of Simmering Kīlauea Volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Have you ever seen the Kīlauea Volcano upclose at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park? This U.S. Geological Survey video footage allows you to do just that.

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By NPT Staff - October 9th, 2016 3:00am

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