2024 Socioeconomic Research of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: Report on 2024 Data Collection

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's 2024 socioeconomic research reveals critical insights into visitor demographics, trip characteristics, and experience evaluations, providing a comprehensive understanding of park utilization and perception. The study employed a two-step survey methodology: an onsite intercept survey using tablets to capture real-time data, followed by a post-trip survey (mail-back or online) for in-depth analysis. This approach enabled the collection of representative visitor data during peak seasons, aiding park managers in assessing operations, identifying potential issues, and facilitating decision-making processes. The findings contribute to broader national-level research, offering actionable intelligence for both Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and its stakeholders.

. (2026). 2024 Socioeconomic Research of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: Report on 2024 Data Collection (, Ed.). National Park Service. https://doi.org/10.36967/2317561