The beautiful and nearly 14,000 foot tall Hawaiian Volcano—Mauna Kea—looms over the landscape on the Big Island of Hawaii. The road to the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii has reopened to the public ...

Mauna Kea's 13,804-foot summit means altitude will be a significant concern, especially for hikers who aren't prepared for it. This guide consulted Dr. Peter Hackett, a leading high-altitude expert, ...

HAWAII ISLAND (KHON2) — What was meant to be a sunset tour up to Mauna Kea, turned into a harrowing experience when a tour van caught fire near the summit — miles from any emergency responders. A ...

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii — The ranger had clearly been imparting the same advice to tourists all day. “Use four-wheel drive, and low gears on the way down,” he said sternly through the open window of our SUV ...

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — A Big Island nonprofit organization has proposed the development of a regular shuttle service to the top of Mauna Kea. A meeting Tuesday of the Maunakea Management Board included a ...

HILO, Hawaii (AP) - Tour operators fear they will have to start laying employees off as University of Hawaii officials offer no timeline for reopening the Mauna Kea summit road and visitor center.

Last week, Vescovo and Dr. Clifford Kapono, set a new type of record for diving to the underwater base of Mauna Kea, the volcanic Hawaiian mountain, and then climbing to the summit. “The distance is ...

The island of Hawaii is typically known for its warm tropical climate, stunning beaches, and clear skies, rather than snowy winters. However, during this time of year, the summit area of Mauna Kea can ...