Posts by Stephen Geiger

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release: December 3, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialistjessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 SAN FRANCISCO – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Rhonda Loh to serve as the permanent superintendent of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park starting on December 20, 2020. Loh has been the acting park superintendent since April 2019.  …

Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has partnered with Subaru Hawaii. Subaru Hawaii will donate $250.00 to charities like Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park when you buy a new Subaru between November 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. See a Subaru Hawaii dealer for details or visit the Subaru Hawaii Share the Love webpage.

31 new signs funded by Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release: November 6, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialistjessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Visitors who explore the summit of Kīlauea can now learn about the dramatic 2018 eruption and navigate their way between destinations on the volcano…

Press Release September 14, 2020 Contact: Lynette Smith, Executive Assistant (808) 985-7373 admin@fhvnp.org Friends of hawai’i volcanoes National Park (fhvnp) accepts $150,000 Grant FROM THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AND NATURE VALLEY Thanks to the National Park Foundation and Nature Valley this grant supports FHVNP’s inaugural program “Guardians of the Trails Youth Program.” Hawaii National Park,…

October 9, 2020 Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues to increase community access in phases. Entrance fees have resumed, and most of the park is now open for outdoor enjoyment and exercise, including overnight camping in…

Earlier this year, President Trump called on Congress to send him a bill that would fully and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and restore our national parks. On August 4, 2020, President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law, accomplishing those exact objectives.  The Trump Administration worked with Congress to secure the…

Face masks with Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park logo. Masks may now be purchased on-line from the Friends.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release: June 30, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialistjessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s annual Cultural Festival, normally scheduled the first Saturday in July for nearly 40 years, will instead be held virtually July 5 through July 11 on social media due to the COVID-19…

Some Kīlauea summit areas will reopen on Monday, June 15, 2020 Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park News Release: June 12, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialistjessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park…

Hawaiʻi Vocanoes National Park News Release – May 20, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialist, jessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing community access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide…

Aloha Friends, As we all adjust to this new normal, my thoughts are with you and your families and I hope you’re staying safe and healthy. The last several weeks have been emotional and trying for all of us, but I continue to be inspired by the goodness in people and the genuine acts of…

Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” —Theodore Roosevelt Happy Earth Day Friends!

To our friends and supporters, We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through ​June 30, 2020​, vote for us through the Target…

Park Closure due to COVID-19 – Effective 3/22/20 In response to the latest guidance from the CDC and actions outlined by Governor Ige, as of Sunday, March 22, 2020, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will close to all visitors until further notice.  The park will offer no services except those that support visitor or resource protection. All…

Hawaiʻi Vocanoes National Park News Release – March 21, 2020 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialist, jessica_ferracane@nps.gov, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HAWAI‘I – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, in response to the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and actions outlined by the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, is announcing additional modifications to operations to slow…