Count on crowds and construction at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the busy holidays
Visitors urged to plan ahead, be safe and watch out for nēnē
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Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018
HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Visitors planning to see Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the holidays should expect crowds and construction unless they plan ahead.“We don’t discourage visitors from coming to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during the busy holidays, but we do urge everyone to plan ahead, be safe, and keep park resources safe,” said Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Superintendent Rhonda Loh.
Plan ahead! Here is what every park visitor should know this holiday season:
• Avoid crowds at the park entrance and popular sites like the visitor center, Kīlauea Iki Trail and Nāhuku lava tube. Come before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. The park is open 24 hours, including Christmas and New Years Day. (The visitor center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• A two-year construction project is underway in the park. Expect weekday traffic delays, area closures, detours and fewer parking spots. Drivers must use extreme caution and comply with traffic control workers, road signs and speed limits.
• Plan Ahead. Make the park website your first step before you visit. Find alerts, construction closures, things to do, hikes, drives and more.
• Plan B. If the area you want to explore is too crowded, go to a less-visited part of the park and try again later. Watch this 5-minute video for ranger tips on where to go.
• Hikers should always stay on trail and stay away from cliff edges and other hazardous terrain. Bring plenty of water and stay hydrated!
• Protect Nēnē. Drive attentively and watch out for the native goose especially on roadsides and in parking areas. It is nēnē breeding season and you could encounter families or individual nēnē throughout the park. Never feed them and keep your distance.
Plan ahead to have a safe and memorable visit to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this holiday season.
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Last updated: December 20, 2024