Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
325,605
Acres
1.43 million/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
Year-round
Best Time to Visit
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Hawaii Volcanoes was established as part of the original Hawaii National Park on August 1, 1916. It sits atop two of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on the Big Island.
What Hawaii Volcanoes Is Known For
Active lava flows
Kilauea volcano
Lava tubes
Chain of Craters Road
Top Activities
Walking to active lava flows
Exploring Thurston Lava Tube
Driving Chain of Craters Road
Hiking Kilauea Iki Trail
Visiting Jaggar Museum overlook
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