Hawaii Volcano Expeditions Blog
Learn more about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including current volcanic activity, the history of the volcanoes, how to visit responsibly and safely, and much more!

Volcano Excursions on Hawai‘i Island for Cruise Ship Passengers
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

Kilauea Updates: The Latest News on the Big Island’s Volcanic Activity
Last updated February 5, 2025 LAVA UPDATE: The latest eruptions on the Big Island February 2025 Volcanic Activity February 5, 2025: The eruption paused shortly

What’s the Weather Like in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
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

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Updates
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

Pele, Hawaiian Volcano Goddess: Her Red-Hot Love Life
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

Pele, Hawaiian Volcano Goddess: Her Power to Create and Destroy
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