HAWAII
(comprising HAWAII VOLCANOES and HALEAKALA)
Circular of General Information
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Rules and Regulations
[BRIEFED]

THE following summary of rules and regulations is intended as a guide for all park visitors. You are respectfully requested to facilitate the best in park administration by carefully observing the provisions as outlined:

Preservation of natural features.—The first law of a national park is preservation. Disturbance, injury, or destruction in any way of natural features, including trees, flowers, and other vegetation, rocks, and all wildlife is strictly prohibited. Flowers may be picked in unrestricted areas in the park upon securing a written permit from the superintendent. The picking of fruit in unrestricted areas, in quantities not exceeding 1 gallon, is allowed if permit is secured from superintendent.

Camps.—Camp or lunch only in designated areas. All rubbish that will burn should be disposed of in camp fires. Garbage cans are provided for noninflammable refuse. Wood and water are provided in all camp grounds.

Fires.—Fires are absolutely prohibited except in designated spots. Do not go out of sight of your camp, even for a few moments, without making sure that your fire is either out entirely or being watched.

Dogs, cats, or other domestic animals.—Such animals are prohibited on Government lands within the park except as allowed through permission of the superintendent, secured from park rangers at park headquarters.

Automobiles.—The speed limit of 35 miles per hour is rigidly enforced. Park drives are wide and smoothly surfaced. It should always be remembered that each driver's own carefulness and responsibility to others are the greatest safety factors involved.

Trail travel.—Hikers and riders shall not make short cuts but shall confine themselves to the trails at all times. Saddle animals have the right-of-way over pedestrians. The latter will take the outer side of the trail whenever possible and shall stand quietly until animals have passed.

Hunting.—Hunting within the park boundaries is prohibited. No firearms are allowed except as provided for through permission of the superintendent, secured from park rangers at park headquarters.

Park rangers.—Park rangers are public servants. They are here to answer your questions and otherwise help you in every possible way. Help them to serve you better by observing these regulations.

Copies of the complete rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the government of the park may be obtained at the office of the superintendent and at other concentration points through the park.



Important Events
IN THE HISTORY OF HAWAII NATIONAL PARK
1778Capt. James Cook, Royal British Navy, landed at Waimea on the Island of Kauai.
1790Great explosive eruption of Kilauea volcano.
1792-3-4Hawaiian Islands visited by Capt. George Vancouver, Royal British Navy.
1794Archibald Menzies, botanist, and party of the Vancouver expedition made the first successful ascent of Mauna Loa.
1801Eruption of Hualalai volcano on the Island of Hawaii, destroyed several Hawaiian villages.
1823Eruption of Kilauea volcano in the Kau desert.
1823Kilauea volcano visited and explored for first time by Rev. William Ellis and party.
1825Kilauea visited and mapped by party under Lord George Byron.
1832Eruptions of Kilauea Iki and Mauna Loa.
1838Halemaumau used for first time by Count Strzelecki as name for the lake of molten lava in Kilauea.
1840Great eruption of Kilauea volcano to the east.
1840-41Expedition under Capt. John Wilkes, U. S. Navy, explored and mapped Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.
1855Eruption of Mauna Loa toward Hilo, continued for 15 months.
1856Erection of first "Volcano House" hotel at Kilauea, a grass house.
1859Eruption of Mauna Loa to northwest for 10 months.
1869March-April. Eruptions of both Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, preceded and accompanied by many earthquakes, some violent. At the same time a tidal wave swept the entire southern coast of Hawaii Island.
1872-77Almost continuous activity in summit crater of Mauna Loa.
1877Submarine eruption from Mauna Loa in Kealakekua Bay.
1880-81Great lava flow from Mauna Loa to the east, 9 months.
1898Hawaiian Islands annexed to the United States by joint resolution of Congress.
1912Hawaiian Volcano Observatory established.
1916August 1, Hawaii National Park established by act of Congress.
1924Explosive eruption of Kilauea volcano, enlarging the area of the fire pit to five times its former size. No molten lava was visible in the crater for 3 years thereafter.
1926Eruption to the southwest from Mauna Loa destroyed the Hawaiian village of Hoopuloa.
1933Airplanes used for first time to carry visitors to witness eruption of Mauna Loa. Eruption confined entirely within summit crater.
1934Spectacular eruption in Kilauea volcano brought thousands of visitors daily to witness fiery display.
1934President Roosevelt visited the park. First American President to visit park while in office.
1935February 23, dedication of the Haleakala Road.

NOTE.—There have been many other eruptions from Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes than those listed above, but the ones selected have been the most important.


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