Careful preparation eases the strain of travelling to new environments. Planning ahead can often make the difference between a good trip and a great trip.
Visiting an active volcano has its own inherent hazards and advance preparation is recommended. See the Your Safety webpages for more information.
Explore these pages to discover the essential things you need to know before you leave home—where to eat and sleep, how to get around the park, where you can and can't bring your pet, and more.
Park Air Quality Current sulfur dioxide conditions in the park more...
World Heritage Site Hawai'i's Only World Heritage Site more...
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).