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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Our Partners
 
 
Ranger Adrian Boone shares insights on a ranger-led walk over the lava fields on the Pu`uhuluhulu Trail.


The Hawai`i Natural History Association is a non-profit organization operating the park's bookstores in the Kilauea Visitor Center and Jaggar Museum. Proceeds from the sales of bookstore items provides funding for park programs.

 
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The Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park works as a Park partner under a cooperative agreement to augment Park resources by: offering educational programs, administering grants, raising funds for agreed-upon Park projects, providing a volunteer workforce for designated Park activities.

 
A volunteer installs a gps monitor on Mauna Loa

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is located adjacent to the Thomas Jaggar Museum on the rim of Kilauea caldera. The Observatory was founded in 1912 by Thomas A. Jaggar. The main functions of the Observatory are monitoring, hazard assessment, and research.

 
A couple lounge near the fire in a cabin at Kilauea Military Camp

Kilauea Military Camp

Kilauea Military Camp (KMC), a Joint Services Recreation Center, is surrounded by the dramatic beauty of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Nearby is the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. The accommodations, amenities and tour packages offered by KMC let you capture all the mystery and wonder of the Big Island. KMC is open to all active and retired military, Reserve and National Guard members, current and retired Department of Defense civilian employees, dependents and sponsored guests.

 
Block print by Dietrick Varez of a woman and a girl strumming their ukuleles and watching lava in the crater.

Volcano Art Center

The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization, founded in 1974. Our mission is to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai'i's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts. We seek to share this mission with a broad range of individuals, groups, and communities who share common interests and goals.

 
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Volcano Community Association

The Volcano Community Association (VCA) represents the park's gateway community of Volcano Village and the diversity of people who live there. The association is committed to improving and protecting the health and quality of life of Volcano residents, promoting social and educational advancement, increasing recreational opportunities, protecting the natural environment, and developing community spirit.

 
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Big Island Visitors Bureau

This is the official website of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau for the island of Hawai'i. Planning a visit to Hawai`i Island? Find all the information you need to plan your trip.

 

 
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Park Ranger Kupono McDaniel leads a group of children on an educational walk
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The Kamehameha Butterfly is orange and black, with white spots.  

Did You Know?
Only two butterflies found in Hawai`i are native. The Kamehameha Butterfly (Vanessa Tameamea) is Hawai`i's state insect, brightly colored, and larger than the Blackburn's blue (Udara blackburni).

Last Updated: February 15, 2008 at 23:11 EST