Last updated February 25, 2025 LAVA UPDATE: The latest eruptions on the Big Island February 2025 Volcanic Activity February 25, 2025 – The most recent summit eruption episode paused on the morning of February 20th. The current eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater within Kaluapele (Kilauea’s summit caldera) began on December 23,
By Stephanie Namahoe Launiu Wherever there are volcanoes, there are lava tubes. Lava tubes are found all over the world. Here in Hawai‘i, each island has a maze of lava tubes running underground. There are also some well-known landmarks that actually formed from a lava tube. So, what is a
By Stephanie Namahoe Launiu All of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is too big to see in a day, no itinerary could provide that. The closest you’ll get to seeing the whole park is to see it from the air. The Circle of Fire Helicopter Tour will give you a vantage
By Stephanie Namahoe Launiu If you’re a cruise ship passenger docking for the day in either Hilo or Kona on the Big Island, do you have enough time for a day tour to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park? And if there’s enough time to make it up the hill to Kilauea
Written by Stephanie Namahoe Launiu Many visitors are surprised to find that Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s weather isn’t as warm and sunny as the rest of the Big Island on any given day. The National Park is huge and diverse, covering almost 523 square miles. It not only has two
Plan Your Visit and Avoid Ongoing Construction Projects Written by Stephanie Namahoe Launiu If you’re planning to visit the Big Island’s crown jewel, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, here’s the latest info you’ll need to make the most of your time there. Due to construction projects in various areas of the
Written by Stephanie Namahoe Launiu Pele, the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess, is the most enduring of the vast pantheon of ancient Hawaiian gods and goddesses. Even in the 21st century, Pele remains in the news whenever volcanic eruptions happen at Kilauea or Mauna Loa Volcano. Those who believe in Pele know
Written by Stephanie Namahoe Launiu Pele… Pele-honua-mea, Pele of the sacred earth…Madame Pele…Tutu Pele…Ka-wahine-‘ai-honua, the Earth-Eating Woman. These are the many names of Pele, the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess. Is she real? Or is she a myth? A Hawaiian legend? Hawaiians have shared the stories of Pele for centuries. You may
by Diane L. The two-hour drive from Kona to Volcano is one of the most beautiful drives on the Big Island. You probably already know this. But you might be surprised by how many interesting things there are to see and do along the way. From beautiful beaches to important
by Suzanne G. This might surprise you, but the United States has more active volcanoes than any other country in the world. Most are located in Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast, but for many mainlanders, volcanoes still feel like a foreign and otherworldly phenomenon. We are fascinated by their
