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3 bedroom 3 bath
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3 Acres of
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Park Description
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was established in 1916 and is the result
of 70 million years of volcano activity, migration and evolution. Some
2.5 million visitors spend time in the Park annually.
Lava Lake At Kilauea
The park encompasses 230,000 acres ranging from sea level to the summit
of earth's most massive volcano, Mauna Loa* (maximum
elevation 13,677 feet) and the world's most active volcano, Kilauea*.
Lava Flow From Pu'u'O'o Reaches The Sea
Pu’u’O'o* vent, on the flank of Kilauea,
has been erupting continuously for nearly 17 years. Visitors may
view the active lava flow from the end of the Park's Chain of Crater Roads
from a distance of about 4 miles.
Kilauea Visitor Center At The Park Entrance
The Park entrance is located adjacent to Volcano Village. It's 96
miles from Kailua Kona* and 30 miles
from Hilo*, both
cities providing major airport facilities.
Hours & Services
The park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Kilauea Visitor Center is open daily from 7:45a.m.--5:00p.m.
Jaggar Museum is open daily from 8:00a.m.--5:00p.m.
Entrance Fees (7 day permit)
$10 per vehicle; $5 per pedestrian or bicyclist
Free with Golden Age or Golden Eagle Passport
Wilderness Camping Permits required for overnight camping or backpacking.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Information:
(808) 985-6000 (7:30a.m.-4:00p.m. daily)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Fax Line
(808) 967-8186 (24 hours daily)
Current Eruption Status Information Recording
(808) 985-6000 (24 hours daily)
Weather Forecasts
(808) 935-8555
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
P.O. Box 52
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718
Activities and Features
The Park has many distinct climate zones so visitors need to be prepared
for a wide variety of weather conditions. Rain gear, light sweaters and
windbreakers, sturdy shoes, hats, water bottles, sun glasses and high UV
factor sunscreen are recommended.
Kilauea Visitor Center, located just inside the entrance to the Park,
offers visitor information and exhibits. Films and videos are shown
daily.
Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, located three miles from the Park entrance
offers Hawaiian cultural murals and earth science displays. They've
also got a nice, panoramic view of Kilauea Caldera and Mauna Loa.
Volcano Art Center, located next door to the Visitor Center, features
works by local artists and hand-crafted articles.
There are many day hikes, as well as wilderness trips of several days
duration available. Additionally, Park Rangers offer an array of
scheduled nature walks. They provide an excellent opportunity to gain an
understanding of the natural and cultural history of Kilauea and Mauna
Loa volcanoes.
Desolation Trail
There are several scenic routes, within the Park, that may be driven
by car. Crater Rim Road is an 11 mile long loop that encircles Kilauea's
summit caldera, passing through Ka'u*
Desert and tropical rain forests. (Suggested time 2-3 hours.) The Chain
of Craters Road explores the East Rift Zone and coastal areas of the Park
while descending 3700 feet over 20 miles before ending where a 1995 lava
flow crosses the road. |
