Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Who's Who in Hawaii Volcanoes
It takes many hours of dedication and hard work to keep Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in operation. The flora, fauna and unique features of the land must be preserved and protected for future generations. Many organizations and volunteers are responsible for the way it is today.
National Park Service
The NPS is the federal custodian of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. As an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the NPS has the responsibility of preserving and protecting the environmental and cultural values of our national parks, protecting the fish and wildlife therein, and providing for public use and enjoyment of the parks. Contact Park Headquarters, P.O. Box 52, Hawai'i National Park, HI 96718. For general information, call (808) 985-6000 or visit www.nps.gov/havo.
Ken Direction Corporation
Ken Direction Corporation is the park concessioner, providing food, lodging, camper cabins, gifts, sundries and other services for park visitors. The concessioner operates the Volcano House hotel, restaurant, gift shops and the cabins at Nāmakani Paio Campground. Since 1983 Ken Direction Corporation has consistently provided the finest in service to the visiting public while continuing to support the NPS preservation of this national treasure. For more information, contact Ken Direction Corporation, Volcano House, P.O. Box 53, Hawai'i National Park, HI 96718; (808) 967-7321; (808) 967-8429 (fax); visit www.VolcanoHouseHotel.com or send an email to reservations@volcanohousehotel.com.
Hawai'i Natural History Association
The Hawai'i Natural History Association is a nonprofit corporation that supports educational and scientific activities in the park. The association sells books, videos, maps and other publications in the park with part of the proceeds going to support NPS programs. For further information, contact Hawai'i Natural History Association, P.O. Box 74, Hawai'i National Park, HI 96718; (808) 985-6051 or visit www.hawaiinaturalhistory.org.
The Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
The Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is a nonprofit organization that promotes the restoration and appreciation of park resources. They provide educational opportunities and support park programs that enrich visitor experiences. Become a Friend, contact The Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, P.O. Box 653, Volcano, HI 96785; (809) 985-7373; email to ainahou2@aol.com; or visit http://www.fhvnp.org.
Hawaii Volcanoes In Depth
News from the Parks
Light Pollution Harms Not Just Stargazers
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
December 2, 2008 - 1:03pm
For students of astronomy, Sunday and Monday night is the equivalent of a World Cup Final, a new Mac operating system, and a Zeppelin reunion show all rolled into one. That’s because, as Horizons guest blogger Pete Spotts noted in his post Sunday, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon will gather to direct a lopsided frown at North America, an arrangement that won’t happen again for another 44 years.
Tourists Bite on ‘Twilight’ Vampire Tours of Forks, Washington
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
December 2, 2008 - 12:59pm
Fans of the hit movie “Twilight,” inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s vampire series, are swarming tiny Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where the novels are set, and checking out “Twilight”-themed tours, hotel packages and even food.
Crowds Observe World AIDS Day In GG Park
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
December 2, 2008 - 12:56pm
People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
Grounded in God, Green and Glaciers
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
Smokies' Formation Began 500 Million to 600 Million Years Ago
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
