THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
The iconic Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, marking the latest transformation of the park’s remote and rugged coastline.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened most areas along Kīlauea summit, and Kahuku Unit following Hurricane Nolo.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close most park areas ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding and strong, damaging winds to Hawaiʻi Island.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Ecologist Stacey Kehaulani Torigoe will receive the prestigious National Park Service 2026 Director’s Award for Natural Resource Management. The Director’s Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of National Park Service staff in understanding, protecting, and managing natural and cultural resources in and around national parks.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces park programs for October 2026:
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The Kahuku Unit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will reopen to visitors on Thursday, September 3 after being closed due to damage from heavy rain and strong winds during Hurricane Lala.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2026:
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Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is now open following temporary closures due to a hurricane, a tropical storm and heavy rain that reduced fire risk.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has partially reopened some areas along Kīlauea summit following recent storms.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including the Kahuku Unit, will temporarily close Friday, August 21 by 5 p.m. ahead of a new storm system that could again bring torrential rainfall and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island as early as Saturday.
Official NPS sourcePark rangers reopened Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Uēkahuna at the summit of Kīlauea volcano around 10 a.m. Monday morning, August 17, following a multi-day hurricane closure.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is planning parkwide closures ahead of Tropical Storm Lala which is forecast to bring heavy rains, flooding and strong damaging winds to Hawaiʻi Island.
Official NPS sourceawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2026.
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial will partner with Manhattan Project National Historical Park Sites to remember the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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It's our birthday month! Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces park programs for August 2026:
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Join Honouliuli NHS for a series of in-person and virtual talk story sessions that will guide the future of the park.
Official NPS sourceOn Sunday, July 12, 2026 both a nēnē (Hawaiian Goose) and an ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian Petrel) were hit and killed by vehicles within Haleakalā National Park.
Official NPS sourceFor the first time, Kalaupapa National Historical Park will offer public tours starting July 9, 2026. The tours will be provided twice a week, and reservations can be made beginning June 26.
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On Saturday, June 27, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will host its annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival and celebrate the park’s 65th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for July 2026.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2026:
Official NPS sourceHonouliuli National Historic Site opens to the public for the first time as part of the 80th Commemoration of when Honouliuli Internment Camp permanently closed.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to share feedback on the Comprehensive Site Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (Plan/EA) for the Kahuku Unit.
Official NPS sourceHaleakalā National Park will reopen the Haleakalā Visitor Center at 8 am Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Official NPS sourceHaleakalā National Park is sharing results from recent water quality testing that detected low levels of a man-made chemical called per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the park’s water system.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for June 2026.
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial's events of Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2026:
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Firefighters plan to burn two small piles of accumulated vegetation, mostly coconut palm fronds and coconuts, in the Kahuku-Pōhue coastal area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park May 5 through May 8, 2026.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for May 2026.
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Work to replace the deteriorating bridge into Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will start Thursday, April 23. The lava tube will remain open, but entrance and exit will be on the east (or “exit”) end only.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is preparing for the next eruption of Kīlauea volcano (episode 44), increased visitation, and the potential for lava fountains and a wind shift from the south.
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The National Park Service is inviting the community to participate in a planning effort for the Kauleolī Unit of Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for April 2026. Photos available upon request.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened some sections Wednesday morning, March 18, but other areas remain closed until further notice due to major storm and volcanic impacts.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closed Saturday, March 14 due to severe weather and remains closed through Sunday, March 15 due to power outages, downed power lines, fallen trees, flooding and other storm-related damage.
Official NPS sourceBoth districts of Haleakalā National Park will remain closed through at least sunrise on Tuesday, March 17, due to continuing weather impacts, damage from high winds, flooding, and debris on roadways.
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The following closures are in effect at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park due to severe weather forecast to bring heavy rain, strong damaging winds and a flood watch:
Official NPS sourceBeginning after sunset Thursday, March 12, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Kilauea Military Camp. Park staff are working with heavy equipment and hand tools to clear major amounts of volcanic ash, rock and glass (tephra) from roadways, overlooks and other areas around the summit of Kīlauea.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is working with the National Park Service Office of Health and Safety and the Hawai‘i Department of Health after a person confirmed to have measles visited the park March 3.
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Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed due to hazardous amounts of tephra (volcanic rock, ash and glass particles) falling over Kīlauea summit. Highway 11 is closed between mile markers 24 and 40 due to dangerous road conditions.
Official NPS sourceNational Park Service personnel responded to an incident on Feb. 26 in a closed area on the east side of Kīlauea caldera within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The volcano was not erupting at the time of the incident.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for March 2026:
Official NPS sourceBeginning at noon on Monday, February 16, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close the Headquarters Visitor Center located 1 mile past the entrance station. Closure of the Haleakalā Visitor Center (summit location) will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for February 2026:
Official NPS sourceThe Kīlauea Overlook parking lot is temporarily closed effective immediately to protect a nesting nēnē (Hawaiian geese) family with two goslings. The closure includes the parking lot, surrounding areas, and the pit toilet. The action is intended to prevent vehicle strikes and reduce disturbance to the birds.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Announces flight operations for January 2026:
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January kicks off the new year off with a flurry of special events! It’s Volcano Awareness Month, ten 2026 fee-free dates have been announced, and park ranger programs at Kīlauea and Kahuku are going strong. Plan ahead for these events:
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Community Art Exhibition Concludes Year-Long Honouliuli National Historic Site 10th Anniversary Celebration
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As the holidays approach and Kīlauea nears its next eruption, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers offer these tips to keep everyone safe:
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
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Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead are now open due to reduced fire danger. Park managers closed the roads to vehicles in late July due to elevated fire danger during persistently dry weather.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2025.
Official NPS sourceSchedule of events for media to cover 84th anniversary at Pearl Harbor National Memorial
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for December 2025.
Official NPS sourceThe events that Honouliuli National Historic Site will be hosting in October in honor of the 10th Anniversary commemoration.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 732,477 visitors to Haleakalā National Park in 2024 spent $56 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $70.2 million.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for October 2025.
Official NPS sourceUpdates on public input to develop ideas for Ford Island.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting input from the public from September 4 to October 4 to develop ideas for NPS-managed sites on Ford Island.
Official NPS sourceThe events that Honouliuli National Historic Site will be hosting in September in honor of the 10th Anniversary commemoration.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2025
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for September 2025.
Official NPS sourcePuʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site will celebrate its 53rd anniversary Establishment Day, “Hoʻokūʻikahi”, Hawaiian Cultural Festival on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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Lights for Peace: Pearl Harbor National Memorial Remembers the Atomic Bombing of Japan 80 Years Later
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2025:
Official NPS sourceThe Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is hosting the annual Cycle to the Sun event on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. During this time, expect slower traffic and delays.
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Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road past the Maunaiki Trailhead will temporarily close Wednesday, July 30 to vehicles due elevated fire danger resulting from persistently dry weather. Pedestrians and non-motorized bicycles are allowed on both roads.
Official NPS sourceThe events that Honouliuli National Historic Site will be hosting in August in honor of the 10th Anniversary commemoration.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for August 2025.
Official NPS sourceEffective July 9, the National Park Service will temporarily suspend 56-day advance reservations for USS Arizona Memorial tours due to ongoing preservation work.
Official NPS sourceThe events that Honouliuli National Historic Site will be hosting in July in honor of the 10th Anniversary commemoration.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July 2025.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for July 2025.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park first responders rescued a male visitor who fell 30 feet from a steep cliff after venturing off Byron Ledge Trail Wednesday night, June 11.
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will demonstrate our gratitude for the sacrifice and service provided by our active duty and veteran military by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch and their families throughout the year.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2025.
Official NPS sourceThe events that Honouliuli National Historic Site will be hosting in June in honor of the 10th Anniversary commemoration.
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An observation deck at Kīlauea volcano’s summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service at Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Honouliuli National Historic Site, in conjunction with Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, will host a series of events in connection with the annual commemoration of Memorial Day.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for June 2025.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2025:
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The restoration of the mooring quays of Battleship Row at Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
Official NPS sourceHaleakalā National Park is looking for subject matter experts to create and translate content from the Hawaiian perspective to the park’s website.
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To celebrate both National Park Week and the Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will debut a new video series that features community kūpuna (elders) sharing knowledge through native traditions.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for May 2025:
Official NPS sourceAs part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has released body worn camera footage from a March 4, 2025, officer involved shooting.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces updated flight operations for April 2025:
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There is a lot happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in April! Celebrate National Park Week and enjoy a fee-free day, check out Kahuku, and drive safely – there is a lot of construction at the summit! Photos available for download.
Official NPS sourceOn March 4 around 6 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at the Nāmakanipaio Campground. Hawai‘i Police Department was also on scene.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2025:
Official NPS sourceBeginning Thursday, January 30, 2025 Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions.
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The shortest month has plenty happening in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Kīlauea Visitor Center closes for renovation, the first Artist in Residence of 2025 arrives, disaster recovery projects continue, and more.
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As families watched lava glow within Kaluapele at sunset last night, a shocking scene unfolded in a closed area beyond the post-and-cable barrier at Kīlauea Overlook.
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Lava returned to the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park early Monday morning, creating an enthralling site along the crater rim – and crowded overlooks, full parking lots and busy roads.
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Visitors planning to see Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the holidays should expect crowds and construction unless they plan ahead.
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Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will close Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. for extensive renovations. Photos available for download, and video upon request.
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he New Year will start off with an abundance of events and updates in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. January is Volcano Awareness Month and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is hosting events all month, Kīlauea Visitor Center will close in February for renovations, plus the 2025 National Park Service fee free days are out! Photos are available for download and video upon request.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2024:
Official NPS sourceA bicyclist was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this morning. National Park Service law enforcement officers have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened and motorists, hikers and cyclists may again enjoy the historic roadway from Kīpukapuaulu to the 6,667-foot Mauna Loa Lookout seven days a week.
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Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open following a complete replacement of the boardwalk and other safety upgrades. The degraded boardwalk, benches and railings were replaced with durable, weather-resistant yellow cedar.
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The holidays are right around the corner, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s surge in visitation is too! Expect crowds, traffic and full parking lots at popular locations daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plan ahead, arrive early and make the most of your visit in December with these events and updates. Photos available for download.
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The east entrance to Uēkahuna parking lot and a short section of Crater Rim Trail will temporarily close to protect a pair of nēnē (Hawaiian geese) nesting in the area.
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Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed to all use while survey, drilling and soil sampling work is underway. Some access will be provided. Here’s what you need to know:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to provide input as it develops a plan to manage 132,000-plus acres in the Kahuku ahupuaʻa (traditional land division) in Kaʻū.
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
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Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close to all use when survey, drilling and soil sampling work starts Monday, November 4.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2024:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Visual Information Specialist Michael Newman was recently honored with the prestigious “Excellence in Interpretation Award,” a top National Park Service award for elevating ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian place names.
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Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close for boardwalk repairs from October 21 through December 12, 2024.
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Maunaulu parking area and its associated trails reopened as of Friday morning, October 11. Photos are available for download.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the parking lot at Maunaulu and Nāpau Trail due to wildfire suppression efforts. These areas are closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
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Plan ahead and make the most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in November with these events and updates. Photos are available.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for October 2024:
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Park rangers reopened part of Kīlauea volcano’s east rift zone over the weekend, but areas east of Makaopuhi crater remain closed due to volcanic and wildfire-related hazards.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (HVNP), in coordination with Hawaiian Electric (HECO), seeks public input on their environmental assessment of a proposed electrical line relocation project within the park that would make the system more resilient to extreme weather.
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Chain of Craters Road is open to Hōlei Sea Arch but volcanic hazards have increased from the eruption near Nāpau Crater.
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Chain of Craters Road is now open as eruption hazards ease in Kīlauea volcano’s middle East Rift Zone (MERZ). Maunaulu Trail and parking area, Nāpau Trail and Nāulu Trail remain closed to all use due to continued eruption hazards including gas emissions and potential wildland fire.
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Education rangers at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are excited to welcome haumāna back to the park. Check out our redesigned education webpage - https://go.nps.gov/havoeducation - to choose from ranger-led, distance learning, or classroom visit programs. Click on each tile on the webpage to learn how to register.
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Chain of Craters Road and additional areas remain closed to all use following a short eruption of Kīlauea.
Official NPS sourceChain of Craters closed to all use due to heightened volcanic unrest.
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
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Plan ahead and make the most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Natioanl Park in October with these events and updates.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2024.
Official NPS sourceChain of Craters Road and other previously closed roads are now open as unrest and seismicity has diminished in Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone (ERZ) and near its summit. Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, Hilina Pali Road, and Kulanaokuaiki Campground are now open to vehicle traffic. Backcountry sites have reopened as well.
Official NPS sourceTourism to Haleakalā National Park Contributes $72.1 million to Local Economy
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Hawaiʻi Island. Because this includes a possibility of tropical storm force winds, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed the coastal and Mauna Loa summit backcountry areas to both day hiking and overnight camping.
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Kīlauea is not erupting, but cracks on Chain of Craters Road that formed on July 21 between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot have widened due to continued seismic activity. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the road to more thoroughly assess the damage.
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will partner with Pacific Historic Parks to continue to remember the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through two programs with in-person testimonials. These opportunities to talk story with two hibakusha, atomic bomb survivors, will take place August 18, 2024, at 10:30 am and August 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Both events are open to the public and will take place in the Pearl Harbor memorial theater located in the park at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818.
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Change is on the horizon at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this month. The upcoming renovation of Kīlauea Visitor Center means fewer monthly events, but join us outside for ranger programs, hula, the fee-free National Public Lands Day, and in Kahuku.
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will partner with Manhattan Project National Historical Park Sites to remember the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Lights for Peace is an afterhours event and luminary ceremony hosted on August 7, 2024. Visitors can join the event starting at 5:00 p.m. with the program ending at 7:30 p.m. Pearl Harbor National Memorial is located at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2024:
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Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened to vehicles late Monday afternoon. No noticeable expansion in cracks caused by last week’s seismic swarm were detected by park staff.
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
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Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened to bicycles and pedestrians but remains closed to vehicles due to significant cracks on the road between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot.
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Nearly 900 people gathered in Kahuku on Saturday to learn about, participate and share in Hawaiian culture at the 40th Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival.
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Kīlauea is not erupting, however a sudden increase in earthquakes and ground deformation starting around 11 a.m. Monday in the volcano’s upper East Rift Zone has prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close areas that could put visitors and staff at risk if the volcano erupts.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons.
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Due to elevated fire risk, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed sections of Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles, effective Tuesday, July 16 until further notice.
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August 1 is the 108th birthday of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and we are celebrating with a month full of special programs and exciting information about the rehabilitation of Kīlauea Visitor Center! Mark your calendar for these August 2024 events.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July 2024.
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Kīlauea volcano is not erupting, but a sudden spike in earthquakes began over the weekend southeast of the summit in the vicinity of Chain of Craters Road between Puhimau and Luamanu craters.
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SAN FRANCISCO – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Christine Ogura as the new permanent superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site beginning September 2024.
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Kīlauea Visitor Center in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park could close as early as this September for renovations and expansion, and the adjacent parking will be limited during construction.
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2024 Cycle to the Sun event traffic delays in the park and shuttle service to Puʻu ʻUlaʻula.
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Kaʻū Desert Trail and Maunaiki Trail have reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The two trails were closed when the short-lived June 3 fissure eruption began near Kīlauea volcano’s remote upper Southwest Rift Zone.
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Hulō! A remarkable program of local musicians, hālau hula, Hawaiian games, arts and crafts plus exhibitors and food vendors will be featured at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 40th Cultural Festival happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free!
Official NPS sourcePearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
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Kīlauea volcano is not erupting. Hilina Pali Road, Kulanaokuaiki Campground, the Footprints Exhibit and Pepeiao Cabin in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park are now open.
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A new eruption of Kīlauea volcano that began around 12:30 a.m. on Monday June 3, 2024 is in a closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. No lava is visible to the public; temporary closures in place.
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Kau wela, the summer season, approaches and so does the 40th Cultural Festival and an array of free programs that celebrate Hawaiian culture, art, and conservation at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in July.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2024:
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Haleakalā National Park is seeking public feedback on potential campground fee increases for all frontcountry (drive-in) and backcountry (Crater) campgrounds.
Official NPS sourceChain of Craters Road and other previously closed sites are now open as unrest and seismicity return to normal levels in Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone (ERZ) and near its summit.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2024:
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An engaging lineup of Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, hula arts, After Dark in the Park programs and more await visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in June.
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Hawaiʻi – Kīlauea is not erupting, however a significant spike in earthquakes has prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close some areas that could put visitors and staff at risk if the volcano erupts.
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The 40th Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival is happening in Kahuku on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free!
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The National Park Service at Pearl Harbor National Memorial in cooperation with the United States Navy, and Pacific Historic Parks will host a Day of Remembrance in honor of the entire crew of the USS Arizona on the day of interment of the final crew member that survived the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Mr. Louis A. (Lou) Conter, passed away on April 1, 2024 and will be laid to rest on the morning of April 23, 2024 near his hometown in Grass Valley, California.
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The U.S. Government (Haleakalā National Park) is seeking to lease three- or more bedroom houses or apartments (furnished, unfurnished, or partially furnished) with full kitchens, bathroom(s), and living/dining space to house between two to seven national park employees. More than one lease may be negotiated to meet the total need.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will have a single lane entry at the entrance station due to upcoming construction activities. Park visitors and tour operators should anticipate delays and potential congestion at the entrance station during this period.
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The National Park Service at Pearl Harbor National Memorial is sad to report the passing of the last USS Arizona survivor, Louis A. (Lou) Conter.
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Connect with your park to experience Hawaiian culture, learn about past volcanic explosions, give back to the ‘āina (land) and more with these May events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park!
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2024:
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Three buildings in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park that sustained damage during the 2018 summit collapse and eruption of Kīlauea volcano will be dismantled starting Monday, April 8, 2024.
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The comment period to provide input on a plan that will address congestion, safety, resource protection and improve the visitor experience in the busy Kīlauea summit area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been extended to March 31, 2024.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces the following closure that will temporarily restrict vehicles from the Tree Molds recreational area off Mauna Loa Road. Moreover, due to recent safety concerns, restrictions have been imposed on accessing Tree Molds Road via the northern gravel road from the horse corral.
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Click open your April calendar and plan for a bevy of events at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including a fee-free day and family fun event to kick off National Park Week, volunteer events, a fine-feathered artist-in-residence and more!
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Driving into Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will soon look different and ultimately be safer for everyone in the near future.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2024.
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The National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visitors in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is asking for input on a plan that will address congestion, safety, resource protection and improve the visitor experience in the busy Kīlauea summit area.
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Timothy "Timmy" Bailey, park aviation manager at Haleakala National Park in Hawai’i has been selected as the 2023 National Park Service (NPS) Aviation Professional of the Year.
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Most visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park never set foot on Mauna Loa Trail. Even fewer people know the remarkable story of the Black soldiers who in 1915 built a trail between the summit of Kīlauea and the nearly 14,000-foot summit of Mauna Loa volcano.
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Get out your calendar and make some time to enjoy these events happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in March:
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HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi— On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Haleakalā National Park is providing a free workshop on writing federal resumes and applying to federal jobs. The workshop will be held at the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Milepost 6, Maui Veterans Highway, Kihei, HI 96753) from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and is open to the public.
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A construction project to repair, improve or remove damaged buildings and infrastructure at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is underway in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2024:
Official NPS sourceThe Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has completed a second investigation of the low levels of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) that were detected in July 2023 during routine sampling of the Haleakalā National Park drinking water system.
Official NPS sourceTwo hikers were rescued and airlifted off Mauna Loa Monday morning, January 16, after running out of food and water and getting lost during severe winter weather that closed the mountain above 10,000 feet.
Official NPS sourceHALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi— The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park has reopened. The Headquarters Visitor Center at 7,000 feet is open until 4:30 pm. Drive slowly and use caution on roadways due to residual ice and changing conditions.
Official NPS sourceKula, HI— Summit District of Haleakalā National Park will close beginning at 3:00 am HST on January 12, 2024 due to hazardous and severe weather condition until further notice. All sunrise reservations for January 12 are cancelled.
Official NPS sourceHALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have completed an Air Tour Management Plan for Haleakalā National Park.
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Are you ready to leap into February with music, art, Hawaiian culture and volunteer opportunities? Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has it all right here!
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for January 2024:
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Maunaiki Trail from the trailhead near Kulanaokuaiki Campground to the Kaʻū Desert Trail intersection has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed an Air Tour Management Plan for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on December 20, 2023. The plan provides for the continuation of air tours at reduced levels over the park and within a half-mile of its boundary to protect natural and cultural resources, wilderness, the integrity of Native Hawaiian sacred sites and ceremonial areas, and visitor experiences.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) in coordination with Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company (HELCO) is requesting public input on a proposed electrical transmission line relocation within the park.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the park’s Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
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Two roads, a backcountry trail and a cabin have reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2023:
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January is Volcano Awareness Month and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s calendar is erupting with exciting programs in collaboration with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists! Other new year highlights include Hawaiian cultural programs, a fee-free day, volunteer opportunities and more.
Official NPS sourceBeginning January 1, 2024, the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes and park-specific passes will have a single signature line for one passholder.
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Visitors who plan to explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park over the holidays could be in for a surprise if they don’t plan ahead.
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A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve.
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