The summit of Mauna Loa, which is part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, remained closed on Tuesday morning. “Due to winter ...

Staff, researchers and other sources gave details on the building’s role as the main support office for the Mauna Loa Observatory about 30 miles west of Hilo. The observatory, established in ...

Several past eruptions were characterized by similar lava fountaining episodes, including at the start of the Puʻuʻōʻō ...

The Mauna Loa Summit Trail is not for the faint-hearted — it's a brutal 29-kilometre (18-mile) trek through lava fields, with high-altitude conditions that make breathing a struggle. But ...

So, how does it work? You can only access the summit of Mauna Loa from the ʻĀinapō Trail because of damage from the 2022 eruption. Before you plan anything, it's a good idea to consult the ...

Several of the best Hawaii tours offer guided trips to the summit that include round-trip transportation from your hotel. Mauna Kea Summit Adventures and Hawaii Forest and Trail are two top-rated ...

Originally formed in 1881 by lava flow from Mauna Loa, the caves are now accessible to visitors via a metal ladder. The caves can be wet, dark and muddy, so proceed with caution and pack a ...

Kilauea is in a unique phase of activity in Halema‘uma‘u, with 12 episodes of dual lava fountains since Dec. 23, 2024.