Hawaii Forest & Trail

01/18/2025

Have you heard? Our Maunakea Summit & Stars Giveback Experience is back! 🌿🌎

Every Wednesday, join us to mālama ‘āina and venture to the Waikoloa Dry Forest for a conservation project to help restore a critical Hawaiian habitat before ascending to Maunakea for sunset and stargazing. ✨

Check out these amazing stats from 2024!

Are you ready to give back and make an impact in 2025? Link in bio!

01/15/2025

Have you heard? Our Maunakea Summit & Stars Giveback Experience is back! 🌿🌎

Every Wednesday, join us in Malama 'Aina and venture to the Waikoloa Dry Forest for a conservation project to help restore a critical Hawaiian habitat before ascending to Maunakea for sunset and stargazing. ✨

Check out these amazing stats from 2024! Are you ready to giveback and make an impact in 2025?
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12/24/2024

✨Wishing you a very merry Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with your loved ones.
🗓️ Holiday Operating Hours:
Christmas Eve (12/24): Closing at 4pm
Christmas Day (12/25): Closed
New Year’s Eve (12/31): Closing at 4pm
New Years Day (1/1): Closed

12/23/2024

Kīlauea is erupting! 🌋

Just in time as we unwrap our new tour - Volcano, Chocolate, and Waterfalls! Join us to

🍫 Embark on an interactive tree-to-chocolate adventure at a 1,000-acre Tropical Farm
🌊 Stop at the picturesque Rainbow Falls in Hilo
🌋 View the glow of Halema’uma’u Crater at night

A new eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano is drawing thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park eager to see new erupting lava by day and the lava glow after dark. This new eruption is viewable from almost all open areas around the caldera.
While the park remains open 24 hours a day, some areas may close to protect breeding and nesting nēnē. While an eruption is an exciting experience, keep in mind you are observing a sacred event. The summit of Kīlauea volcano is a wahi kapu (sacred landscape) surrounded with storied places and a delicate ecosystem.
The public is reminded to stay safe and help protect park resources by following these precautions:

🌋 Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous and change at any time. Stay on marked trails and overlooks and avoid earth cracks and cliff edges.

🚫 Do not enter closed areas.

💨 Hazardous volcanic gases are billowing out the crater and present a danger to everyone, especially people with heart or respiratory problems, infants, young children and pregnant women. Check the park air alert web page before and during your visit.

🚩 Slow down and drive safely. Expect long waits for parking spaces at popular vantage points like Uēkahuna (formerly the Jaggar Museum) and Devastation Trail parking area.

🐣 Do your part to help protect nēnē by keeping your distance, at least four car lengths away, and never feed nēnē or wildlife. Handouts make nēnē seek out people and cars, putting them in great danger.

🥶 At 4,000 feet, the summit of Kīlauea can be chilly at any time. Bring a rain jacket, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring a flashlight if visiting at night.

So what can visitors expect to see? It depends on when they arrive, and the weather. In the Dark. A magnificent reddish orange glow fills the dark sky. Lava flows have covered much of Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.

The best eruption viewpoints day or night are along Crater Rim Trail, and include Uēkahuna, Kīlauea Overlook, Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff), Kūpinaʻi Pali (Waldron Ledge), behind Volcano House, Keanakākoʻi and other overlooks.

https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/eruption-viewing-caldera.htm

Image of bright orange lava fountains inside a dark crater at night. NPS photo/Janice Wei

12/12/2024

🌌 Lenticular clouds over Maunakea! 🌠 Captured by our talented guide Jason during last night’s adventure.

Don’t miss your chance to witness breathtaking views like this! Only 3 seats left for our Maunakea Summit & Stars Adventure this Sunday. https://hawaii-forest.com/tours/maunakea-summit-stars-adventure/

Massive lenticular clouds on the west side of Maunakea last night during sunset. Fortunate that the crazy high winds died down enough to open the summit road.

12/07/2024

🌋🍫 Your New Big Island Adventure Awaits: Volcano, Chocolate & Waterfall! 🌴🌊

Ready to explore?
🌋 Discover the dynamic landscapes of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park with expert guidance
🍫 Indulge in a tour and tasting at a local chocolate farm
🌊 Marvel at the natural beauty of Rainbow Falls

Adventure, flavor, and beauty all in one unforgettable journey! 🌟

👉 Book your adventure today! Link in bio.

11/26/2024

An unforgettable adventure with Hawaii Forest & Trail! 🌿🌊

Check out David’s adventure with his family—from tasting fresh fruit right off the trees while enjoying stories from our most senior guide, Garry, to making memories at every location they visited!

Ready to create your own unforgettable memories? Book your adventure today! Link in bio~

📸: McKenzie Ohana and our legendary HFT guide, Garry

10/28/2024

Is that Fargo North Dakota? Nope, it's actually much warmer in Fargo right now than it is on the Summit of Mauna Kea, which got its first snow of the year this past weekend! We'll be resuming summit tours as soon as the road opens and conditions are safe, in the meantime, we'll have to ask The Weather Channel how many states have gotten snow so far this season?

10/17/2024

🌠 Have you spotted Comet 2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet?

This once-in-a-lifetime comet is currently making its way past Earth! 🌍 The last time it came by was 80,000 years ago.

While last weekend was the prime viewing time, don’t worry—you can still catch a glimpse throughout the rest of this month! 🔭✨

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10/12/2024

🌿 A huge mahalo to the and our amazing hosts, Jen and Rob, for having us!

Our day kicked off with E Hō Mai and hearing the fascinating mo’olelo of how Waikōloa got its name. We then spent the morning exploring the dry forest, learning about the incredible conservation and restoration efforts that we have transformed this landscape into what we know today! 🌳

Keep swiping 👉 to see the some of the seeds collected this year with the help of WDFI volunteers and our Maunakea Summit & Stars Giveback guests! 2 of the larger bags equals 1 of the smaller plastic ones.

10/09/2024

Mahalo nui loa for your support, West Hawaii!

We’re thrilled to be voted:

🏆 #1 for Best Outdoor Guided Activity (Hawaii Forest & Trail)

🏆 #1 for Best Zipline (Kohala Zipline)

From exploring the outdoors to soaring among the trees, we’re honored to share these unforgettable adventures with you! ✨

08/17/2024

Mahalo to John and Maryellen for joining us on an unforgettable adventure on Maunakea! ✨🔭

From dining at the VIS to exploring the summit at sunset with scenic stops along the way, they truly captured the magic of the journey! 📸

Ready to experience the magic of Maunakea yourself? Book your Maunakea Summjt & Stars Adventure today and make memories that will last a lifetime! Link in bio~

Photos courtesy of Davis Custom Digital, LLC

06/20/2024

Hawaii Forest & Trail has been nominated by USA Today for Best Tour Company in Hawaii! 🌺

We’re thrilled to be recognized for our dedication to providing unforgettable experiences and sharing the splendor of Hawaii Nei.

📨 Voting closes on July 15th at noon EST. Click the link to help us become the best tour company in the state! 🌟https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-tour-company-in-hawaii-2024/hawaii-forest-trail-big-island-hawaii/

06/03/2024

Exciting news! Kilauea volcano has re-awakened! The eruption began today in the early morning hours at approximately 12:30 AM. 🌋

According to the USGS, the eruption is southwest of Kilauea caldera, a remote location within the park.

The last eruption in this area occurred in December 1974. Stay tuned for more updates!

📷: images by D.A. Phillips

05/11/2024

A big mahalo to Kathryn Bell for embarking on not just one, but two unforgettable/memorable adventures with us during your Hawaii vacation! 🏖☀

From exploring our private lava tube and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to watching the sunset on Mauna Kea and stargazing, we're so glad these experiences left you with life long memories to cherish!

05/04/2024

Have you heard about Kīlauea volcano's recent activity? 🌋

Over the past 24 hours, it's been restless! There have been approximately 280 earthquakes with increased seismicity is occurring beneath the upper East Rift Zone, with inflation detected in the caldera south of Halemaʻumaʻu.

Join us on our Volcano Unveiled Adventure to experience Hawaii Volcanoes National Park firsthand! Adventure is calling, are you ready? 📸🌿

05/04/2024

Have you heard about Kīlauea volcano’s recent activity?

Over the past 24 hours, it’s been restless, there have been approximately 280 earthquakes! The increased seismicity is occurring beneath the upper East Rift Zone, with inflation detected in the caldera south of Halemaʻumaʻu.

Join us on our Volcano Unveiled Adventure to experience Hawaii Volcanoes National Park firsthand! Adventure is calling, are you ready?
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04/23/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌿

At Hawaii Forest & Trail we’re constantly in awe of the nature that surrounds us. From reducing waste and being energy efficient to educating our guests about the flora and fauna that make Hawai’i so special, a major part of our mission is to preserve the splendor of Hawaii Nei for future generations.
Comment below to share how you’re celebrating Earth Day!