Volcano
6 guides
ʻŌhelo Berries: Hawaiʻi's Sacred Volcano Berry (2026)
ʻŌhelo berries grow only above 4,000 ft on Hawaiʻi's volcanoes. They're sacred to Pele — and Hawaiian families have been picking them at Volcanoes National Park for generations.
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.
Mauna Loa — The Biggest Active Volcano on Earth (Hawaii History + 2026 Status)
Mauna Loa covers half the Big Island, holds the record as the largest active volcano on Earth, and erupted last in 2022. Here's the full eruption history and what visitors need to know.
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.
Best Things to Do on the Big Island 2026 — Volcanoes, Stargazing & Black Sand
Volcano on one side, snow on the other, black sand beaches, and the world's best stargazing. The Big Island is four islands welded together — here's how to navigate it.