Kilauea
5 guides
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: What to Actually Do
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has active lava fields, lava tube caves, and crater overlooks. Here's a practical guide to making the most of a visit.
Mauna Loa Eruption History + How to Visit Safely (2026 Guide)
Mauna Loa is the world's largest active volcano. It erupted in 2022 after 38 years of quiet. Here's the full eruption history and how to view it safely.
What Is Vog in Hawaii? (Air Quality Guide for Visitors)
Vog is volcanic smog from Kīlauea, drifting across the Hawaiian Islands depending on the trade winds. Here's what it is, when it's worst, and how to plan around it.
Vog in Hawaii — What It Is, When It's Bad, How to Plan
Vog (volcanic fog) is the air pollution Hawaii's leeward sides deal with whenever Kīlauea erupts and the wind shifts. Locals' guide to forecasting it and planning around it.
Big Island in 5 Days — Volcano, Mauna Kea, Black Sand & Kona
A 5-day Big Island itinerary with day-by-day driving estimates, where to sleep, the Mauna Kea ranger gate rules, and what to skip if you only have four days.