Mauna Kea's great height and the steepness of its flanks provide a better view and a shorter hike than the adjacent Mauna Loa. The height with its risk of altitude sickness, weather concerns, steep road …

Aug 1, 2022 · For native Hawaiians, Mauna Kea is a sacred place filled with tradition. For many, this volcano represents the beginning of life on Earth. It is for this reason that many rituals take place on …

Dec 26, 2025 · Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano, located on the south-central part of the island of Hawaii, U.S., and a part of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. One of the largest single mountains …

The Hawaiian name "Mauna Kea" means "White Mountain" but is also known in native traditions and prayers as "Mauna a WAKEA" or "The mountain of WAKEA." Mauna a WAKEA is the first-born …

Nov 30, 2022 · Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on the planet. Meaning "long mountain" in Hawaiian, it is the quintessential shield volcano in its shape— signified by broad, rounded slopes.

Maunakea is a place of deep significance for Native Hawaiians and our local community where respectful behavior is expected. Maunakea’s summit is nearly 14,000 feet (4,205 meters) above sea …

Maunakea: Though simply translated as “White Mountain” since at least 1823, the name Maunakea is also known in native traditions and prayers as Mauna a Wākea (Kea), “The Mountain of Wākea.” It is …

Early Hawaiians named the behemoth Maunakea, or “white mountain,” for the snow that caps its broad slopes for parts of the year. It’s been more than 4,000 years since Maunakea last erupted, but …

2 days ago · Mauna Kea snow report updated daily. View current snow depth, new snow, 7-day forecast, trail map, and open terrain conditions.

Mauna Kea is one of five volcanoes comprising the Island of Hawai`i, the others being Kohala, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kīlauea. The archipelago of Hawai`i includes the eight islands: Ni`ihau, Kaua`i, …