TODAY, Jan. 12
LUNCH WITH RANGER AT KAHUKU
Where: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kahuku Unit, Kahuku gate, mauka of Highway 11 at 70.5 mile marker
When: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12
Details: Bring a bag lunch and join Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rangers in an open discussion on topics ranging from land management and conservation issues to environmental and cultural history. Meet at activities board for the location and topic of the day. Enter Kahuku gate. No registration required.
Contact: 985-6011, havo_ interpretation@nps.gov
SUNDAY, Jan. 13
PEOPLE, LAND OF KAHUKU
Where: HVNP Kahuku Unit
When: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 13
Details: Ranger-led two-mile, three-hour moderate hike; see pastures, quarry, airstrip, 1868 lava fields. Learn about earliest Hawaiians to today. Walk in native forest, hear about earthquakes, eruptions, park plans to restore native ecosystems, cultural sites. Also Jan. 20, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 10, March 24.
Contact: 985-6011, havo_ interpretation@nps.gov
COMING
PALM TRAIL HIKE
Where: HVNP Kahuku Unit
When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 19
Details: Relatively easy guided 2.6-mile loop over scenic pasture along ancient cinder cone with panoramic views. See relics of ranching era, sections of remnant native forest, 1868 volcanic features. Also Feb. 10, March 16. Drive through gate, meet at visitor contact tent. Bring water. No advance registration.
Contact: 985-6011, havo_ interpretation@nps.gov
