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**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit.

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[KAUA’I]  - 1/6/26: Kalalau Trail, Nāpali Coast SWP remains CLOSED due to potential flood conditions.  

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[OʻAHU] 1/5/26 - Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permits available now: kaenasups.ehawaii.gov. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant.

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[OʻAHU] UPDATE 12/15/25 — Ka‘ena Point State Park: Mokulē‘ia Section Vehicle Access Gate is temporarily CLOSED due to saturated road conditions.

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[ALL ISLANDS] UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.

Kaʻena Talk Story Series

Posted on May 17, 2022

Join DLNR State Parks every Last Friday for our Kaʻena Talk Story Series at Farm to Barn Haleʻiwa from 6 pm-7 pm. Bring friends and family and enjoy the sunset with interactive games and activities for the keiki, and learn about turtles, seabirds, and other important resources at Ka’ena Point State Park. There will be a different topic and speaker each month! Free event, no reservations needed. 

 
Kaʻena Talk Story Series – Last Friday’s 6 pm – 7 pm
 
May 27th – Marine Debris: Sustainable Coastlines Hawai’i
June 24th –  Hawaiian Monk Seals: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
July 29th – Marine Reptiles: Conservation Council Hawai’i
August 26th – Seabirds: Pacific Rim Conservation
 
Farm to Barn, Haleʻiwa
66-320 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
 
Can’t make it out to Kaʻena or the Northshore events? Check out our Events Calendar for a State Park Volunteer Day near you.
See you outdoors!