MEDIA RELEASE
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopened to visitors Thursday, Oct. 17.
Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back online. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has been closed since Oct. 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown.
“We are all eager and excited to reopen and welcome visitors back to the park,†Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando said.
The following areas in the park are open:
Roads: Chain of Craters Road and all scenic overlooks are now open. Crater Rim Drive is open, except for the section closed since 2008 due to volcanic fumes.
Features: Thurston Lava Tube, Steam Vents, and the Jaggar Museum observation deck overlooking erupting Halemaumau Crater are now open.
Visitor Centers and Programs: Kilauea Visitor Center opened at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, the Jaggar Museum opened at 8:30 a.m., and ranger-led programs will resume as quickly as possible.
Trails: All trails are open for day use.
Campgrounds: All park campgrounds, including NÄmakanipaio, Kulanaokuaiki, and backcountry campgrounds, are open.
Concessionaire services: Volcano House, the NÄmakanipaio A-frame cabins, and KÄ«lauea Military Camp are welcoming guests immediately, and limited food service will begin Friday, Oct. 18.
For more information about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, call 985-6000 or visit: www.nps.gov/havo
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