The Re-Opening of Hawaiii Volcanoes National Park is FINALLY Here!!
As we wait out the passing of Hurricane Lane (and while we still have internet and electricity) I wanted to address the re-opening of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. HVNP announced on August 21 st that it has set a goal to reopen parts of the park by September 22 nd , which is National Public Lands Day (park entrance fees are usually waived during this day so not only will they re-open, but you can get in for FREE!) The theme for National Public Lands Day is appropriately titled Resilience and Restoration. It’s not for certain WHAT will reopen, but it is suspected it will be in a limited capacity. There is A LOT of work to be done, assessments of what can be ready to reopen and what will take more time. The park is relying on not only paid staff, but volunteers to assist in getting the park back on track. It must be a community effort!! Park staff have been reaching out to do a series of “talk story” meetings with local communities (e...