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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Photos

Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon
Coastline of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
A cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behind
Sunrise at Kīlauea Iki
Lava flows and ferns in front of a cliff at sunset
Lava flows from the Mauna Ulu eruption drape the Hōlei Pali
Trees and tall grass through steam at sunrise
Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff)
Grassy hill dotted with trees underneath a blue sky with white clouds
The Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park once was one of the largest cattle ranches in Hawaiʻi
Green vegetation in tide pools on a rocky ocean coastline
Tide pools along the Puna Coast
A lava tube lit by warm electric light
Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)
A lava tree in a black lava field with small living trees and a rainbow behind
Lava trees memorialize trees that once stood in the path of encroaching lava
Ferns rising from a lava field
About 200 species of ferns can be found across the Hawaiian Islands. Sixty-five percent of these species are considered endemic, found nowhere else in the world.
Red ʻōhiʻa blossom
The red blossoms of the ʻōhiʻa are a Hawaiian cultural icon
Nēnē spreading winds on edge of a crater
The threatened nēnē is the official state bird of Hawaiʻi
Rays of light shine through a misty rainforest with ferns covering the understory
Lush rainforest surrounds Crater Rim Trail near the Halemaʻumaʻu Trail
A hula dancer in a red dress above a forested area
Kīlauea is home to important and sacred cultural sites stretching back centuries.
A lava cone rising behind a flow of lava with caldera walls beyond
Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet, stands more than 13,000 feet above sea level
Petroglyphs of human figures carved into gray rock
Puʻu Loa features the largest group of petroglyphs in Hawaiʻi.
A tree stands on the edge of a misty caldera
Halemaʻumaʻu from along Crater Rim Trail

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs