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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a stunning, unique park on the Big Island, home to active volcanoes .
The Marquesas Polynesians were the first to settle the Hawaiian Islands between 1000-1200 AD, shaping the region’s culture forever.
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Ancient Hawaiian society followed a strict caste system, with rulers known as Aliʻi at the top, controlling land, power, and resources.
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Buffalo Soldiers once served in what is now the park, part of six all-Black regiments created post-Civil War to serve on the frontier.
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Mark Twain visited Kilauea’s erupting summit 50 years before the park was established, documenting his awe-inspiring experience.
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The Volcano House has been welcoming visitors since 1846, starting as a simple thatched shelter and now a historic retreat.
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Mauna Loa is the world’s largest active volcano. Its name means “long mountain,” and it erupted in 2022 after 38 years of dormancy.
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The park is home to Hawaii’s two most active volcanoes Kīlauea & Mauna Loa with others like Kohala, Mauna Kea and Hualālai.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park a UNESCO site honors Native Hawaiians' sacred bond with volcanoes vital to their heritage.
UNESCO designated the park a Biosphere Reserve in 1980 due to its incredible geological, ecological, and cultural significance
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The park has 23,000 ancient petroglyphs, many visible from a special boardwalk, offering a glimpse into Hawaii’s past civilizations.
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Lava tubes are underground tunnels formed by flowing lava. Once drained they transform into caverns that demonstrate the force of volcanic activity.
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Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road, which lead to trails, lava fields and prehistoric petroglyphs are two ways that visitors can explore the park.
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