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Cabin permits and gate access through the ranch are required and a high-clearance 4WD is needed for ʻĀinapō Road. Safety information, preparedness tips and directions to obtain a permit for Mauna Loa Summit Cabin are on the park website. Permits cost $10 (plus the park entrance fee) and can include up to 12 people for as many as three nights.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupted Wednesday, spewing lava as high as 200 feet and prompting the National Park Service to issue an advisory to help travelers safely view the spectacular show.