Everyone is invited to “find their park” and experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes, “After Dark” events and more from Ka‘u to Volcano to Hilo.

While Kilauea continues to shake the ground and blast ash from its ever-changing summit crater — causing the partial closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on May 11 — park rangers continue to enlighten and engage visitors from other locations.

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Rangers are now offering new and familiar programs for visitors at the park’s Kahuku Unit, Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus and the Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo — free of charge.

Join us for any of these upcoming park programs through Sunday:

Kahuku Unit

The Kahuku Unit of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the mauka (inland) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5 in Ka‘u, about a 50-minute drive south of the park’s main entrance. Sturdy footwear, water, rain gear, sun protection and a snack are recommended for all hikes. Kahuku is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

• The new 20-minute Kahuku orientation talks introduce natural, cultural and historic attributes of Kahuku to the first-time or been-awhile visitor, and rangers also share the latest Kilauea eruption updates. Orientation talks are at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.

• Kahuku coffee talks are informal conversations on a wide variety of topics the last Friday of the month. Ka‘u coffee, tea and pastries are available for purchase. Come talk story from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday as Hawaii Wildlife Fund presents “Removing Trash and Restoring Habitat.”

• Delve into authentic Hawaiian cultural practices via ‘Ike Hana No‘eau (Experience the Skillful Work) programs at 12:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in Kahuku. Park rangers and staff from the Hawaii Pacific Parks Association share their knowledge and passion for native Hawaiian crafts:

Saturday: Hu. Make a traditional Hawaiian spinning top with kukui nut, a favorite of na keiki (children).

Sunday : ‘Ulana Niu. Weave fun, whimsical items from coconut palm leaves.

Kahuku Guided Hikes

Pu‘u o Lokuana. This short 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone Pu‘u o Lokuana is ideal for families.

Learn about the formation and various uses of this hill through time and enjoy a breathtaking view of lower Ka‘u. The Pu‘u o Lokuana hike is offered from 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday, July 1.

Kahuku events are posted online at www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/kahuku-hikes.htm.

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Mokupapapa Discovery Center

Find your park rangers from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Mokupapapa Discovery Center in downtown Hilo. Rangers provide daily eruption updates and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. give a talk about all five of Hawaii Island’s volcanoes.