Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park News
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January 2026 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
December 23, 2025 | 12:57 pm
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:
Unwrap these ranger tips before visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this busy holiday season
December 19, 2025 | 9:45 am
As the holidays approach and Kīlauea nears its next eruption, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers offer these tips to keep everyone safe:
Two roads reopen in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
December 4, 2025 | 9:01 am
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.
December 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
November 26, 2025 | 10:24 am
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2025.
December 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
November 19, 2025 | 9:40 am
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for December 2025.
October 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
September 10, 2025 | 12:00 am
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for October 2025.
September 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
August 26, 2025 | 9:18 am
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2025
September 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
August 12, 2025 | 10:21 am
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for September 2025.
August 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
July 31, 2025 | 3:35 pm
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2025:
Temporary road closures and campfire restrictions due to increased fire danger in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
July 29, 2025 | 4:22 pm
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.