Kapa Pounding - Hawaii free images
NPS staff demonstrating how to prepare this bark strip before pounding into a natural cloth.
Wood Carving - Hawaii free images
HPPA associate creating his craft. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Village scene at Kaloko (Herb Kane Drawing)
Sketch Drawing of a House (Hale) and Canoe (Wa'a) near Kaloko fishpond with Mt. Hualalai in the background.
1868 Advertisement in Hawaiian Gazette
Newspaper advertisement for the Volcano House hotel in the Hawaiian Gazette of Honolulu, April 22, 1868
ʻŌhiʻa Tree in Kahuku Lava Field
ʻŌhiʻa lehua blossoms add splashes of color to 1868 lava flows in the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Volcano House, 1870 - National Parks Gallery
The 1866 Volcano House, circa 1870
Concrete Marker to the Completion of Peter Lee's Road
Crater Rim Historic District. This concrete marker, inscribed "AUG 1887", may be a monument to the completion of Peter Lee's road. The 3-foot-high marker is located by the Crater Rim Drive across from the origi... More
Volcano House, 1889 - National Parks Gallery
The 1877 Volcano House, circa 1889. The men on the porch may be proprietor George Jones and William Lenz or Julius Richardsn
Volcano House Interior, 1890 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Interior of the 1877 Volcano House hotel, as it appeared approximately 1890
Congressional Party, 1909 - National Parks Gallery
A congressional delegation gathered in Volcano House in 1909, prior to the designation of Hawaii National Park. Those present include Senator Dillingham from Vermont, Lorrin Thurston, and others
Whitney Seismograph Vault - National Parks Gallery
Crater Rim Historic District. The Whitney seismograph vault, adjacent to the Volcano House, is an underground room of reinforced concrete walls, concrete floors, and concrete slab roof. The only indications of ... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Laupahoehoe, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Nov 1914. 1 Sheet(s). Hawaii fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability. ... More
Front Desk, 1915 - National Parks Gallery
Front desk of the Volcano House hotel, staffed by Demosthenes Lycurgus, 1915
North Pit of Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera, March 25th
The summit caldera of Mauna Loa during the 1984 eruption Public domain photograph of Hawaii volcano, eruption, volcanic smoke, ashes, lava, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A view of the Kilauea Crater - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Crater Rim Historic District. Views of the crater from behind the Volcano House are framed by ferns and low vegetation. This view of the crater rim is the first that many visitors get of Kilauea. The view is ob... More
Wahaʻula Visitor Center Burning
Visitor Center at Wahaʻula Heiau burning due to encroaching lava, June 1989
Pu'uoina Heiau looking North with Hualalai Mountain in the background.
Looking North at Pu'uoina Heiau (Ai'opio Fishtrap).
Mano - Blacktip Shark - National Parks Gallery
The blacktip shark is a species of requiem shark, and part of the family Carcharhinidae. It is common to coastal tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including brackish habitats.
HFCA 1607_Mission 66_204.jpg - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
NPS Ranger talking to tourist in front a smoke raising from a volcano at Hawaii Volcano Nationap Park.
Lono-iki-aweawealoha - National Parks Gallery
A “god of love” recalled in oli (traditional chant) and moʽoʽōlelo (storytelling) such as the legend of Kamapuaʽa; Lono-iki-aweawealoha is the one “yearning for love” and symbolizes the compassion necessary in ... More
Recreate Responsibly Picnic Area Poster
Remember to RECREATE RESPONSIBLY when visiting your National Parks by following these five tips: 1) KNOW BEFORE YOU GO, 2) KEEP IT CLOSE, 3) KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, 4) KNOW YOUR LIMITS, and 5) KEEP IT WITH YOU. For... More
Lono-ʻilikai - Hawaii free images
Lono-ʽilikai, or “Lono-on-the-surface-of-the-sea,” stands directly over the area where the land and the ocean meet. In this location, Lono-ʽilikai watches over those arriving by way of the sea.
Guard Wall - Hawaii free images
Crater Rim Historic District. The stone guard wall at Puu Puai parking lot was once along the Crater Rim Drive alignment. The metal guard rail behind was installed after the period of significance. This is one ... More
Guard Walls and the Park Road System
Crater Rim Historic District. All of the guard walls constructed along Crater Rim Drive conformed to the specifications for the Type 2 guard wall developed by the NPS landscape department. The plan for the loop... More
Lono-i-ke-ʻeke - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Lono-i-ke-ʻeke is known as the god of provisions and bountiful harvest. When facing the semicircle of images, Lono-i-ke-ʻeke is the image on the right-hand side.
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP Virtual Visit Junior Ranger Stamp
Can't visit the park in person? Most of our Junior Ranger activities can be completed through the virtual tour! Follow the links below to download a Junior Ranger book and virtually visit! Junior Ranger Bookle... More
Lono-iki-aweawealoha - National Parks Gallery
A “god of love” recalled in oli (traditional chant) and moʻoʻōlelo (storytelling) such as the legend of Kamapuaʻa; Lono-iki-aweawealoha is the one “yearning for love” and symbolizes the compassion necessary in ... More
Naturalistic Road Design - National Parks Gallery
Crater Rim Historic District. Rock cuts in the dark volcanic rock to the west of the park headquarters are designed to look like natural rock outcroppings. Rock cuts vary in character along the road's length de... More
Man (Kane) pounding Poi - Drawing. Public domain image.
Sketch of man pounding taro to make into poi.
Lono-mōʻī or Haku ʻŌhiʻa - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The central and most important image within the heiau (temple) is the mōʽī or “lord of images”, as described my 19th century Hawaiian scholar David Malo. Also termed Haku ʽŌhiʽa, this image was set in the cent... More
Remnants of Retaining Walls along Crater Rim Drive
Crater Rim Historic District. Several remnants of retaining walls mark former road alignments of Crater Rim Drive. The walls are mostly hidden by dense vegetation near the current road south of Thurston Lava Tu... More
Lava River, March 30th - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A river of lava at the 9,200ʻ elevation during the 1984 eruption of Mauna Loa
Lono-i-ka-ʻoualiʻi - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A major akua (god) represented at heiau, Lono-i-ka-ʻoualiʻi is associated to the “chiefly signs in the heavens”. One important symbol of the aliʻi is the rainbow, represented as the shape of a crescent or arch... More
Show off your lauhala bracelets!
A school shows off the bracelets they made at the parkʻs annual cultural festival.
Lono-ʻōpuakau - Hawaii free images
Lono-ʽōpuakau is part of the images located in the inner court of Hale o Keawe. When facing the semicircle of kiʽi, Lono-ʽōpuakau appears as the second image from right-hand side. Lono-ʽōpuakau is an important ... More
Inner Court of Hale o Keawe - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The kiʻi images found within the inner court of Hale o Keawe are the focal point of the heiau (temple). These images are all forms of Lono that represent the various functions of the Puʻuhonua.
Lono-mōʻī or Haku ʻŌhiʻa - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The central and most important image within the heiau (temple) is the mōʽī or “lord of images”, as described my 19th century Hawaiian scholar David Malo. Also termed Haku ʽŌhiʽa, this image was set in the cent... More
Lono-i-ka-ʻoualiʻi - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A major akua (god) represented at heiau, Lono-i-ka-ʽoualiʽi is associated to the “chiefly signs in the heavens”. One important symbol of the aliʽi is the rainbow, represented as the shape of a crescent or arch... More
Lava River, March 28th - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A close-up view of a river of molten lava during the 1984 eruption of Mauna Loa
Recreate Responsibly Infographic - National Parks Gallery
Infographic describing how to Recreate Responsibly when exploring your National Parks.
Glowing Lava Lake, December 23 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
The lava lake in Halemaʻumaʻu glows early in the morning on December 23
Pu'uoina Heiau with Hualalai Mountain in Background (2001).
View of Pu'uoina Heiau looking north with Hualalai Mountain in Background (2001).
Science in the Park! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Activity about Plants at Cultural Festival
Wahaʻula Heiau and Visitor Center
Aerial image of Wahaʻula Heiau and the Wahaʻula Visitor Center
Farmer (Herb Kane Drawing) - Drawing. Public domain image.
Hawaiian man using a digging stick to tend sweet potatoes
Kiei & Hālō - Hawaii free images
This iconic pair represents the akua (gods) Kāne (Kiei) and Kanaloa (Hālō), two of the four major akua in the Hawaiian pantheon. Throughout Polynesia, Kāne and Kanaloa are acknowledged as the gods of creation a... More
Lono-o-makahiki - National Parks Gallery
Lono-o-Makakhiki is one particular aspect of the god Lono – one of four major deities in the Hawaiian pantheon. The god Lono is associated with agriculture, rain, storms, fertility, peace and more. Associated ... More
Pec Slap - Hawaii free images - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Whale pec flipper slap Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Team Players! - Hawaii free images
Cultural Festival Archeology Project Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lava Fountain, September 1983 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Erupting Puʻu ʻŌʻō, September 1983 Public domain photograph of a volcano, eruption, volcanic smoke, ashes, lava, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Halemaʻumaʻu Lava Lake, December 25
The lava lake in Halemaʻumaʻu crater on Christmas morning. At this time, the lake was an estimated 577 feet deep.
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP Virtual Visit Junior Ranger Stamp
Can't visit the park in person? Most activities in our Junior Ranger books can be completed using the Virtual Tour! Follow the links below to download a Junior Ranger book and visit virtually. Junior Ranger B... More
Recreate Responsibly Infographic (Canoes)
Infographic describing how to Recreate Responsibly when exploring your National Parks.
Recreate Responsibly Sunset Poster
Remember to RECREATE RESPONSIBLY when visiting your National Parks by following these five tips: 1) KNOW BEFORE YOU GO, 2) KEEP IT CLOSE, 3) KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, 4) KNOW YOUR LIMITS, and 5) KEEP IT WITH YOU. For... More
View from the Kilauea Iki Overlook
Crater Rim Historic District. The view from the Kilauea Iki overlook is characteristic of views around the crater that are framed by vegetation. This was one of the sites that the original Crater Road showcased... More
Vegetation around the Volcano House
Crater Rim Historic District. Vegetation is a major character-defining feature throughout the district. Early park planners put great thought into the role of vegetation in the park landscape, and Master Plans ... More
Hawaiian man using an Adze (Ko'i)
Sketch drawing of a Hawaiian man using an Adze Public domain photograph - performance, musical, dance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Natural and Designed Vegetation at the Volcano House
Crater Rim Historic District. The district contains a combination of naturally-occurring and planted vegetation, sometimes in the same space like in this example from the landscape around the Volcano House. Des... More
Lono-kīnaʻu - Hawaii free images
Lono-kīnaʻu is the farthest left image when facing the semicircle of the images in the inner court of Hale o Keawe. Lono-kīnaʻu is known as the “one who notices defects” and is associated with healing and medic... More
Wahaʻula Heiau - Hawaii free images
Aerial view of the now destroyed Wahaʻula Heiau
Ti Leaf Cape - National Parks Gallery
HPPA staff demonstrating how to weave a ti leaf cape using dried leaves and a natural fiber net to weave a replica of a traditional warrior cape.
Lono-makahialele - Hawaii free images
Lono-makahialele is often described as the “restless” or “flashing” eyes of Lono in ancient tradition. The “darting eyes of Lono” taught to cast a discerning eye upon potential challenges, and to navigate cau... More
Lono-ʻōpuakau - Hawaii free images
Lono-ʻōpuakau is part of the images located in the inner court of Hale o Keawe. When facing the semicircle of kiʻi, Lono-ʻōpuakau appears as the second image from right-hand side. Lono-ʻōpuakau is an important ... More
Puu Puai, a Cinder Cone Near Kilauea Iki
Crater Rim Historic District. Natural systems and features have both driven and limited development around the crater. The Kilauea Crater Rim area, including the road, has been developed over the past 120 years... More
Kū-kaʻilimoku - Hawaii free images
A guardian god of governance and warfare, Kū-kaʽilimoku was a patron deity of the ruling aliʽi on the island of Hawaiʽi. Custody of this akua was bestowed upon only the most esteemed aliʽi, in a tradition maint... More
Pahoehoe Flows, March 26th - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Flowing pahoehoe lava during the 1984 eruption of Mauna Loa Public domain photograph of a volcano, eruption, volcanic smoke, ashes, lava, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Headwall above a Culvert - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Crater Rim Historic District. Several culverts, including this one with a dry-stacked retaining wall above it, remain along the Uwekahuna-Bird Park Road Trace. The road is managed as an archeological resource b... More
Traditional Kites - Hawaii free images
Royal Order of Kamehameha I Kohala Chapter member demonstrates how traditional kites were created by using the leaves from the Hala tree.
Lono-makahialele - Hawaii free images
Lono-makahialele is often described as the “restless” or “flashing” eyes of Lono in ancient tradition. The “darting eyes of Lono” taught to cast a discerning eye upon potential challenges, and to navigate cau... More
Jr Ranger Program at Kaloko - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Kaloko fishpond Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Halemaʻumaʻu Lava Lake, January 3
The molten lake in Halemaʻumaʻu as it appeared to USGS scientists studying the eruption on January 3 (Note: this view is not visible from publicly accessible areas)
Inner Court Kiʻi at Hale o Keawe
A semi-circle of kiʻi in the inner court at Hale o Keawe.
Lono-kīnaʻu - Hawaii free images
Lono-kīnaʽu is the farthest left image when facing the semicircle of the images in the inner court of Hale o Keawe. Lono-kīnaʽu is known as the “one who notices defects” and is associated with healing and medic... More
Kū-i-ke-ālai - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
An image of great importance at the heiau, Kū-i-ke-ālai is "the one who guards the way" and a protector of the heiau. Crucial to the ceremonial function of the heiau, Kū-i-ke-ālai ensures that the sacred confin... More
Basic Lau Hala Bracelet Weaving
Park volunteer demonstrating how to weave a simple bracelet using natural product from the Hala tree.
Akua Pā Lāʻau - National Parks Gallery
The wooden palisade that surrounds Hale o Keawe forms a paehumu or a taboo enclosure or confine. Upon the palisade are four kiʻi, Akua Pā Lāʻau. These images evoke the ʽaumakua or family gods and venerated ance... More
Maunaiki Spires, December 22nd - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Two driblet spires during the Maunaiki Eruption, one split open. December 22nd, 1919 Courtesy of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Fissure In Sand, December 22nd - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Crack showing through veneer of sand during Maunaiki eruption, below upper small flow. December 22nd, 1919 Courtesy USGS Hawaian Volcano Observatory
Maunaiki Eruption, May 17th - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Hand-colored image of the Maunaiki Eruption taken on May 17th, 1920. Photo by Ihei Morihiro. Courtesy of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory through a gift by Roger Meyers
Maunaiki Eruption, May 17th - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Hand-colored image of the Maunaiki Eruption taken on May 17th, 1920. Photo by Ihei Morihiro. Courtesy of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory through a gift by Roger Meyers
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Kealakekua, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Aug 1921. 1 Sheet(s). Hawaii fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability. ... More
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Kapaau, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Jun 1921. 1 Sheet(s). Hawaii fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability. ... More
Hawaii - Postcard, 1923 - National Parks Gallery
A postcard for Volcano House, circa 1923 Public domain scan of the vintage Hawaii postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
1924 Steam Explosion - National Parks Gallery
Photograph by Tai Sing Loo of one of the 1924 explosions in Halemaʻumaʻu
Boulder Thrown From Halemaʻumaʻu
Dr. RJ Baker stands next to an estimated 14-ton boulder thrown from Halemaʻumaʻu during the explosive eruption of 1924
Hawaii - Halemaumau Crater - National Parks Gallery
Crater Rim Historic District. The features of the designed landscape are closely aligned with the presence and chances of the natural systems. Halemaumau was the site of significant volcanic activity during the... More
1924 Explosion As Seen From Volcano House
One of the steam-driven explosions in 1924, as seen from the porch of Volcano House
Postcard, 1927-1928 - National Parks Gallery
Postcard featuring the front of the Volcano House hotel and its flower beds, circa 1927 or 1928
1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Hawaii - Hawaii County - Keaau...
Enumeration District Maps for Hawaii County, Hawaii
Grading on the Kilauea Iki Trail
Crater Rim Historic District. The Kilauea Iki Trail was built by the CCC in 1934. Stone riprap and dry-stacked retaining walls were used to support the steep slopes and switchback corners. One of the rustic and... More
1950 Census Enumeration District Maps - Hawaii (HI) - Hawaii County - ...
Enumeration District Maps for Hawaii County, Hawaii
Culvert and Stone Embankment - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Crater Rim Historic District. The raised roadbed with culvert and mortared-stone embankment are located in the Southwest Rift Zone. Asphalt covers the top of the embankment, indicating successive road pavings. ... More
Rock Cuts Near Kilauea Iki - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Crater Rim Historic District. Rock cuts near Kilauea Iki reveal unique volcanic formations. The rock cuts function both as utility and design elements of the road construction, defining its character. Following... More
1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Hawaii - Hawaii County - Hawi ...
Enumeration District Maps for Hawaii County, Hawaii
Concrete Vault near Halemaumau - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Crater Rim Historic District. This is one of two concrete vaults cut into the lava near the Halemaumau parking lot. The vaults were likely the two comfort stations built at the site sometime in the 1920s or 193... More
1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Hawaii - Hawaii County - Honok...
Enumeration District Maps for Hawaii County, Hawaii
Former Buildings at Halemaumau - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Crater Rim Historic District. The shelter and two comfort stations at Halemaumau, c. 1934, are no longer extant and considered to be an archeological site. There are two concrete vaults near the parking lot tha... More
1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Hawaii - Hawaii County - Kohal...
Enumeration District Maps for Hawaii County, Hawaii
1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Hawaii - Hawaii County - Waime...
Enumeration District Maps for Hawaii County, Hawaii
Road Traces and Retaining Walls
Crater Rim Historic District. Road traces and remnant retaining walls are most likely from Leavitt's Road, built in 1931 to connect Uwekahuna to Halemaumau. Today, this is part of the Crater Rim Trail in the no... More