Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes, and offers insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands. Accessibility to the ongoing eruptions of Kilauea Volcano and the periodic eruptions of Mauna Loa, offers opportunity for the scientist and casual observer alike, to witness the formation of an array of astounding geologic features including new cinder cones, glowing pit craters, rivers of lava and fountains of spatter.

April 19 -27, 2008 is National Park Week.

Specific Activities at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park during National Park Week include:

April 20: Kahuku History Hikes
April 22: Residential Reforestation: How the Community Can Restore Native Forest

For more details about the activities taking place at this National Park, visit the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park website.