Fatal Glider Crash at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Additional details are becoming available about the recent tragic crash of a glider at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- By Jim Burnett - January 21st, 2009 2:35pm
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A Dangerous Trek for Lava Lovers
Would you like an up close and personal view of the big lava flow that’s making its way into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? You’ll need to make a long trek over dangerous, unmarked terrain. Check with park officials first.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 5th, 2008 10:35am
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Celebrates Its "Stand-Alone" Birthday and Kilauea Provides the Fireworks
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park came into being as a component of Hawaii National Park in 1916, but it it wasn't until September 22, 1961, that it became a stand-alone unit. The fireworks for its 47th "stand-alone birthday" are being provided by Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. An eruption that began March 19 has yielded half a dozen explosive eruptions, a roiling lake of lava, and a mile-high ash plume.
Hawaii’s National Parks Are Attracting Fewer Visitors
Hawaii’s national parks are attracting fewer visitors than last year. As of July, attendance tallies were down nearly 10% for the year and showing signs of getting worse, especially at the parks located furthest from the main tourism/convention hub at Honolulu.
- By Bob Janiskee - September 4th, 2008 9:38am
National Park Quiz 15: Ring of Fire
This week’s quiz tests your knowledge of geologic features and processes in the national parks that lie within the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that rings the Pacific Basin. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we'll make you write "convergent boundary" 100 times on the whiteboard.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 8:05am
Threats to the Parks: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Struggles with Invasive Plants
Many nonnative plant and animal species that have invaded our national parks pose a danger to the native species. On Hawaii’s Big Island, invasive plants are threatening to wreak ecosystem havoc in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. To combat this onslaught, the Park Service uses manual and mechanical removal, herbicide spraying, and biological controls.
Elevated Sulphur Dioxide Levels Prompt Closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Elevated concentrations of sulphur dioxide gas venting from the Kilauea Volcano have prompted the closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 9th, 2008 9:39am
Evacuation Plans Prepared For Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Due to High SO2 Levels
A substantial surge in sulfur dioxide gases being vented in the Halema'uma'u Crater at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has prompted park officials to prepare an evacuation plan. For now, though, trade winds and rain seem to be safely dispersing the gases.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 19th, 2008 9:41pm
High SO2 Levels Force Road Closure at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Unusually high, and potentially toxic, levels of sulfur dioxide have prompted the closure of a popular drive at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 27th, 2008 4:26pm
Park History: National Parks Built Around Caves and Caverns
One of the most intriguing interpretive tours I’ve joined across the national park system was the “wild cave tour” offered at Mammoth Cave National Park. For six or more hours in sections of the cave off-limits to the more traditional tours we scooted through tight places on our bellies when not able to get by on hands and knees.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2011 6:21pm
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