Welcome to the magnificent Big Island of Hawaii, home to one of Earth’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders: Mauna Loa volcano. Standing as a testament to our planet’s raw creative power, Mauna Loa is not merely a mountain—it’s a living, breathing giant that continues to shape the very land beneath our feet. Here, you’ll witness geology […]
Standing on the western slopes of Hualalai volcano, watching the sunset paint the ancient lava flows in hues of amber and gold, I’m reminded why this is one of the Big Island’s most intriguing yet overlooked volcanic treasures. While her more famous sisters—Kilauea, Mauna Loa, and Mauna Kea—often steal the spotlight, Hualalai offers visitors a […]
Table of Contents: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park One of the Most Extraordinary Places on Earth Spend A Day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park What to Expect at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park How Many Volcanoes Are in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? Latest Eruptions of the Hawaii Volcanoes Respecting The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Things to Do […]
Table of Contents Standing on the Summit of the Sky Background on The White Mountain of the Pacific Topographic Prominence: The Tallest Mountain You’ve Never Heard Of Geological History: A Million Years in the Making Future Activity on Mauna Kea: Will It Erupt Again? Native Hawaiian History: A Sacred Mountain The Modern Era of Mauna […]
Kaumana Caves Hilo’s Hidden Lava Tube Adventures A hidden lava tube just outside Hilo, filled with natural skylights and caverns. Bring a flashlight and explore this geological wonder. The first time I stepped into Kaumana Caves, I felt like an explorer discovering an uncharted world—untouched, raw, and pulsing with the spirit of Hawai‘i’s volcanic past. […]
This past week we were given a gift in the form of several photos of Arnott’s Lodge and our Mauna Kea tour all the way back from 1995! We want to say a special thank you to Geerten Kalter of Delft, Holland, for sending us his pictures. We have been in operation since 1990 and […]
Aloha to Arnott’s Guests and future guests!This is an update to the current status of the Kilauea volcano and its eruption. As of January 10th, 2023, there is a spectacular lake of molten lava with one fountain that varies from a few to 30 feet or more in height (10m +.)The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park […]
On the evening of November 27th at 11:30 p.m., we were just getting ready to sleep when social media became alive with news of a lurid glow over Mauna Loa and that an eruption was in progress. This announcement followed months of increased activity after years of mild tremor recorded by sensitive instruments placed at […]
In lieu of the most recent fissure eruption in the Puna District of the Island of Hawai‘i, we want to clear up some confusion about our volcanoes. Unlike the rest of the volcanoes that surround the Ring of Fire, the Hawaiian Islands were and still are created by a hotspot magma chamber in the asthenosphere. […]