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.
Deepen your experience by learning about the profound connections between Native Hawaiian culture and this remarkable landscape. Enjoy the park, but be mindful. Let others connect undisturbed with nature.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a national park of the United States located in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii. The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea , one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa , the world's largest shield volcano.
The park climbs from sea level to more than 13,000-feet, encompasses two volcanoes – Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes and Maunaloa, the world’s largest active subaerial volcano – and six of Earth’s climate zones along the way.
Jul 15, 2019 · Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is like stepping foot on another planet. Recent lava flows stretch out for miles in a rocky wasteland that more...