What to know about Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano
The ground is shaking and swelling at Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, indicating that it could erupt. Scientists say they don’t expect that to happen right away but officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case it does erupt soon (Nov. 3)
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For the past 60 years, illegal human activity has strained the natural resources and archeological sites of Kalalau.Following its reopening in 2020, the park introduced a fee increase for camping and lodging to non-residents.Now that travel is back to pre-pandemic levels, park staff is seeing a “resurgence” in “pretty aggressive behavior” from people who show up at the front gate.
Spanning 11 miles one way and following the iconic Napali Coastline, the Kalalau Trail frequently tops the bucket lists of many adventurers to Kauai. The trail offers backcountry hikers a rare view of pristine Kauai, taking them over sea cliffs and through a lush valley with waterfalls before ending at the secluded Kalalau Beach – which is only reachable via this trail or by boat.
Centuries ago, Hawaiians lived in what is now the current park. It’s not uncommon to see remnants of their house platforms,…
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