Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Scientists Wonder If Traditional Hawaiian Stories Mentioned Past Crater Lakes

Science and stories handed down through the generations are colliding at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, where scientists are studying native lore to see if there's any mention of past lakes forming in the crater of Kīlauea Volcano.

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January 4th, 2020

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Plight Of Nēnē Is Improving, As It's "Downlisted" From Endangered To Threatened

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt traveled to Hawai'i on Sunday to announce that the nēnē, or Hawaiian goose, has been making strides in population growth and can safely be "downlisted" to threatened from endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

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December 8th, 2019

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Deep Listening In National Parks Brings Rewards

What do you hear when you visit a national park? Spend some time with Jacob Job, a natural sounds recording specialist, and you'll likely learn to hear much, much more.

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December 1st, 2019

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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Offers Suggestions For Avoiding Crowds

Mainlanders hoping to escape winter with a trip to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park might encounter many others with the same plan, and so park rangers have pulled together some tips for fleeing the crowds.

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November 26th, 2019

Lake On Bottom Of Halema‘uma‘u Crater At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Now Bigger Than Football Field

Back in July, U.S. Geological Survey researchers spotted a small pool of water at the bottom of the Halema‘uma‘u crater at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Since then, that "small pool" has grown to one larger than a football field, and scientists aren't exactly sure what's driving it.

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October 28th, 2019

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Winning Battle Against Little Fire Ants

National Park Service crews seem to be winning the battle against invasive Little fire ants at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

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October 10th, 2019

Groups Returning To Court To Force FAA To Adopt Air Tour Management Plans For Parks

Unsatisfied with how the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service have responded to a lawsuit to implement air tour management plans for airspace over national parks, two groups are heading back to court to force the agencies to accomplish that goal.

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October 8th, 2019

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Water Ponds Up In Kīlauea Volcano Crater At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Small pools or ponds of water have been spotted at the bottom of the Kīlauea Volcano's crater at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, but scientists are not sure where it's coming from or what it signifies. The following article was written by Hawaii Volcano Observatory scientist emeritus Don Swanson.

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August 7th, 2019

Human Resource Problems Straining Workforce In Some National Parks

The health of the National Park System and the public’s enjoyment of that system depends on a strong and vibrant National Park Service workforce. Currently, though, the strains on the system seem to be reaching a breaking point, and action needs to be taken to reverse the downward slide.

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August 1st, 2019

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Summer Visitors Encouraged To Explore Areas Away From The Crowds At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Summer visitation at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing, but the number of parking places at popular areas along Kīlauea volcano’s summit are not, leading to frustration and citations for illegal parking.

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July 11th, 2019

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