Volcano Eruption Update

Photo by Bill Harby

Hawaii’s volcano goddess Pele is on the move again, from summit to sea, and officials have joined forces to ensure the public can safely view the mesmerizing movement of lava as it makes its way down-slope from Kilauea volcano.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the most popular visitor attraction in the state. Four National Parks on Hawai’i‘s Big Island were established to preserve the island’s unique history and awesome natural wonders. And they are just the beginning of the national, state and county parks on our island that offer everything from an erupting volcano to peaceful beachside camping. Hawaii Island parks are treasures of natural science, history and culture—not to mention great playgrounds for hiking, diving and just lying on the beach.

Featured parks are listed below. For a complete list of county and state parks, go to:

• www.hawaii-county.com/parks/pdf/CampingInformation.pdf
• www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dsp/hawaii.html

Featured Parks by District

• Hamakua
• Hilo
• Kau
• Kohala
• Kona
• Puna

Hamakua

• Kalopa State Recreation Area
• Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park
• Akaka Falls State Park
• Kolekole Beach Park

Hilo

• Wailuku River State Park
• Wailoa River State Recreation Area
• Liliuokalani Gardens
• Richardson Ocean Center/Leleiwi Beach Park
• Onekahakaha Beach Park

Kau

• Volcano Eruption Update
• Hawaii’s World Heritage Site
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Manuka State Wayside
• Punaluu Beach Park
• Papakolea (Green Sands Beach)

Kohala

• Lapakahi State Historical Park
• Puukohola National Historic Site
• Spencer Park at Ohaiulu Beach

Kona

• Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
• Kahaluu Beach Park
• Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
• Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
• Kekaha Kai Beach Park (Kona Coast State Park)
• Laaloa Beach Park (White Sands Beach Park)
• Kahaluu Beach

Puna

• Volcano Eruption Update
• Hawaii’s World Heritage Site
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Ahalanui Park
• Lava Tree State Monument
• Punaluu Black Sand Beach

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