In observance of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary — and the centennial of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park — entrance fees are being waived through April 24 during National Park Week.
In observance of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary — and the centennial of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park — entrance fees are being waived through April 24 during National Park Week.
“There’s no better way to celebrate the centennial anniversaries of both Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and the National Park Service than by inviting our community and visitors to enjoy the park at no charge,” said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. “Your park ohana welcomes you to join us for a special program, reconnect with your favorite trail, or stay after dark to admire the splendor of glowing lava within Halema‘uma‘u Crater.”
Part of the will include a free performance from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday by kupuna hula group Haunani’s Aloha Expressions at the Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium.
And from 10 a.m.-noon April 24, the last day of National Park Week, the park will host National Park Rx Day, a community health initiative to “prescribe” time in parks to promote wellness. Join park rangers and Dr. Craig Kadooka on an easy 1-mile round-trip hike of upper ‘Iliahi Trail. Meet at Kilauea Visitor Center lanai at 10 a.m.
The first 200 walkers will receive a reusable water bottle and fresh fruit. Hawaiian practitioners Edna and Sam Baldado will demonstrate the heath benefits of kalo, and Ka‘ohu Monfort will share how Hawaiians use plants to heal and cure. HMSA also will provide a table with health information.
National Park Week event sponsors include Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Pacific Parks Association and Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center.