Is there an active volcano in volcano National Park?
The park climbs from sea level to more than 13,000-feet, encompasses two volcanoes – Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes and Maunaloa, the world's largest active subaerial volcano – and six of Earth's climate zones along the way.
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Kilauea volcano is not eruptingNo lava fountains, flows, or nigh glow is visible at this time.
During the morning of September 11, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted an overflight of the new eruption within the Kilauea summit caldera. The eruption is occurring in the east portion of Halema?uma?u crater and on the downdropped block to the east, which formed during the 2018 summit collapse.
Is it worth visiting the Volcanoes National Park? Absolutely, visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is worth it, especially if you're interested in geology, natural landscapes, and the unique opportunity to witness volcanic activity.
It is illegal to take lava rocks from Volcano National Park. Not only that it can bring very bad luck as its an insult to Pele. Hundreds of lava rocks get sent back to Hawaii because of this well known kapu(taboo) on snatching parts of Pele the Goddess of the Volcanos!
In 2023 there are no active surface flows outside of the crater to be seen. However, there have been eruptions that have stayed entirely contained within Halema'uma'u crater, that allow you to see an evening glow and molten lava within the crater.
You can pack a lot of the Big Island in a short time, and don't need to spend an entire day in the park to enjoy the main sights. If you're trying to decide the when to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park instead of spending a full day, the best time of day to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is in the morning.