Posts by Stephen Geiger

Some Kīlauea summit areas will reopen on Monday, June 15, 2020 Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release: June 12, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialistjessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park…

Hawaiʻi Vocanoes National Park News Release – May 20, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialist, jessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing community access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide…

Aloha Friends, As we all adjust to this new normal, my thoughts are with you and your families and I hope you’re staying safe and healthy. The last several weeks have been emotional and trying for all of us, but I continue to be inspired by the goodness in people and the genuine acts of…

Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” —Theodore Roosevelt Happy Earth Day Friends!

To our friends and supporters, We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through ​June 30, 2020​, vote for us through the Target…

Park Closure due to COVID-19 – Effective 3/22/20 In response to the latest guidance from the CDC and actions outlined by Governor Ige, as of Sunday, March 22, 2020, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will close to all visitors until further notice.  The park will offer no services except those that support visitor or resource protection. All…

Hawaiʻi Vocanoes National Park News Release – March 21, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialist, jessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, in response to the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and actions outlined by the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, is announcing additional modifications to operations to slow…

Hawaiʻi Vocanoes National Park News Release – March 10, 2020 Contact: Kekoa Rosehill, Supervisory Park Ranger, 808-985-6013 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has opened a new viewing area for the Hōlei Sea Arch. The new viewing area is located about 1,000 feet past the gate at the end of Chain of Craters Road,…

Hawaiʻi Vocanoes National Park News Release – February 21, 2020 Contact: Ben Hayes, Chief of Interpretation, benjamin_hayes@nps.gov, 808-985-6010 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopened Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) today, February 21 at 10 a.m. The popular walk-through lava tube has been closed since May 4, 2018, following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake and four…

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release – January 16, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, jessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – The Hōlei Sea Arch overlook in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed Wednesday afternoon until further notice due to new cracks and instability observed on the coastal cliffs.  The short trail from the end of Chain of Craters…

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release – January 7, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, jessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced today that Hawai‘i-based construction company, Jas W. Glover, Ltd., was awarded the contract to repair roads and paved trails damaged during Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 eruption and summit collapse.   The announcement is…

It was a fun and successful day!

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is pleased to announce the reopening of Kīlauea Iki Trail in its entirety on September 21, 2019. About half of the trail has been open since April 19, 2019, but the rest of the four-mile loop remained closed for repairs until now. Kīlauea Iki Trail and many park areas were severely…

National Park Service Anniversary Celebrate the 103rd anniversary of America’s Best Idea with free entrance to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park!