Recent lava fountains have increased risks from Pele's Hair and volcanic ash, which can irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory systems. Avoid areas downwind of the eruption. Limit exposure by wearing protective clothing, including glasses and long sleeves
The eruption within Halema'uma'u crater at the summit of Kīlauea volcano resumed on 3/25/25. Volcanic activity can change at any time. Stay out of closed areas. More
Park Closures
Uēkahuna & Kīlauea Overlook Closed Due to Volcanic Glass
Expect closures and delays at the summit of Kīlauea due to a two-year construction project to repair or remove damaged buildings and infrastructure. More
Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) Closed for Extensive Renovation
The Welcome Center is now open at Kilauea Military Camp while the Kīlauea Visitor Center undergoes renovations. Park rangers and the Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association park store are available from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily. More
Ma ka hana ka ʻike (Knowledge can be acquired by doing)
A captivating new video series produced, created and hosted by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers shares authentic Hawaiian cultural practices beyond the park to homes and classrooms anywhere. The short films are both “talk story” documentary and tutorial, and enable a friendly connection to traditional Hawaiian lifestyle practices.
The video series is titled ʻIke Hana Noʻeau (Experience the Skillful Work),” and evolved from the in-person cultural demonstrations hosted by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park at Kīlauea Visitor Center. The in-person programs are on hold, but the park’s mission to share authentic Hawaiian culture is stronger than ever. The video host Park Ranger Sean Miday is kanaka maoli (native Hawaiian) and an ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) speaker, who rolls up his sleeves and jumps in to learn these important traditions along with the viewer.
S01- Episode 1: Ku'i Kalo
Kuʻi Kalo (Pound Taro into Poi) - ʻIke Hana Noʻeau Series
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Poi is the staple food of the Hawaiian people and kuʻi kalo is the process of pounding cooked taro corms to make poi. For many Native Hawaiians, this process is a way to connect with their older brother Hāloanakalaukapalili who in a cosmology story fed them and continues to feed them today.
S01- Episode 2: Lei Lāʻī
Lei Lāʻī (Ti Leaf Garland) - ʻIke Hana Noʻeau Series
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Lāʻī, also known as ti leaf, is used in many different aspects of Hawaiian life. It is used for ceremony, healing, protection, cooking, lei, and much more. Lei lāʻī is a hula adornment, but the leaves used also represent deities Laka (forest and hula) and Lono (harmony and agriculture), as well as kūpuna (ancestors).
S01- Episode 3: Ipu Heke ʻOle
Ipu Heke ʻOle (Single Gourd Drum) - ʻIke Hana Noʻeau Series
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The rhythmic beat of the ipu heke ʻole, single gourd drum, is prominent in hula kahiko (traditional hula). Crafting an ipu heke ʻole is an intricate process that involves growing and shaping the gourds, hand pollinating the plants, and constructing trellises so they grow to produce a beautiful sound. The gourd helps hula dancers tell their story and share the sounds of the islands. The ipu heke ʻole is more than an instrument, it is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people.
Poi is the staple food of the Hawaiian people and kuʻi kalo is the process of pounding cooked taro corms to make poi. For many Native Hawaiians, this process is a way to connect with their older brother Hāloanakalaukapalili who in a cosmology story fed them and continues to feed them today.
Lāʻī, also known as ti leaf, is used in many different aspects of Hawaiian life. It is used for ceremony, healing, protection, cooking, lei, and much more. Lei lāʻī is a hula adornment, but the leaves used also represent deities Laka (forest and hula) and Lono (harmony and agriculture), as well as kūpuna (ancestors).
The rhythmic beat of the ipu heke ʻole, single gourd drum, is prominent in hula kahiko (traditional hula). Crafting an ipu heke ʻole is an intricate process that involves growing and shaping the gourds, hand pollinating the plants, and constructing trellises so they grow to produce a beautiful sound. The gourd helps hula dancers tell their story and share the sounds of the islands. The ipu heke ʻole is more than an instrument, it is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people.
