Lava Pond Lodge

01/12/2026

 It’s a very first episode of 2026. Episode 40 is here.

06/11/2025

The ongoing Kilauea eruption which started December 23rd is now in it’s 24th week. Episode 25 just started 10 minutes ago.  Here are some pictures from episode 23 and 24. It just keeps getting better and better.

04/22/2025

Episode 18 has begun 🌋

04/02/2025

Episode 16 of the ongoing Kilauea eruption is still going strong this morning. These are the highest fountains since 1959, up to 1500ft. Each episode keeps getting better. Truly blessed to live here and witness this beauty! 🌋

03/05/2025

Episode 12 of the current eruption started today and it was spectacular! This is by far the highest fountain I’ve ever seen.
Video in the comments

02/26/2025

This is a picture from phase 11 that I took last night at the steaming bluff. We witnessed fountains up to 600 feet high. By far the tallest I’ve ever seen. Video in the comments.

02/26/2025

It was an incredible sight last night 🌋

02/04/2025

Episode 8 of the current eruption started last night and I couldn’t be more excited for our guests!

ʻEwalu ( #8)

🌋 Episode 8 is underway!

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports Episode 8 of the Halema'uma'u eruption began at 9:52 pm HST. Fountaining from the north vent rapidly increased to 50-80 feet high and is feeding a flow that is spreading on the crater floor.

This is the 8th episode of the current Kīlauea eruption that began December 23, 2024.

Volcanic eruptions can be dangerous. This eruption is in a closed area but can be viewed safely from overlooks along the caldera rim.

Follow these safe viewing tips if you plan to visit:

🌋Stay on trail! Stay out of closed areas. Avoid cliff edges and other hazardous terrain. Keep your children near you at all times.

🌋Do not disturb nēnē. Native geese are often seen in parking lots and near roads. Drive cautiously, never feed them and keep a distance of at least 60 feet (4 car lengths).

🌋 Drive safely. Drive the speed limit. Heed park rangers and traffic control workers.

🌋Expect crowds. Parking will be full or limited at the summit. The park is open 24 hours a day. Bring a flashlight if you visit when it’s dark.

🌋 Check the eruption webpage for more safety tips, air quality, where to watch, web cams and more. https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/eruption-viewing.htm

🌋Know your limits! If a two-mile walk is too much, don’t do it. Choose a closer viewpoint. Ask a ranger or check the eruption viewing page for overlooks and distances. ^^

USGS photo of a lava fountain erupting and gushing molten lava onto a crater floor taken from Kūpinaʻi Pali (Waldron Ledge)

12/25/2024

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou to our friends and family near and far 🎄🌋

12/24/2024

My Christmas wish came true this morning when I woke up out of the blue and saw that Kilauea Volcano was erupting within the caldera, Halema’uma’u. I ran outside and the sky was red so I grabbed the keys and drove down the road to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. These images were taken at the Keanakākoʻi overlook, which happens to be my favorite viewing spot. It was a spectacular morning and as the sun started to come up we were treated with amazing views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.

03/30/2024

Spotted another new orchid on the property! So many orchids have popped up this year and I am loving it!