**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor local surf and weather reports prior to your park visit.
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[MAUI] update 9/10/24: ʻIao Valley State Monument – Due to construction projects at ʻIao Valley State Monument on Tuesday morning, September 17, the earliest available reservation slot is 9:00 A.M to 10:30 A.M. Those who booked earlier reservations prior to this notice may request refunds by emailing <[email protected]>. Mahalo.
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[KAUA'I] update 9/13/24 - ENTIRE KALALAU TRAIL SECTION OF THE NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK NOW CLOSED effective 9/4/24: The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP), in consultation with the Hawai‘i Dept. of Health (DOH), has elected to close the entire Kalalau Trail section, from Kē‘ē to Honopu in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. Camping at Kalalau Trail is CLOSED. DLNR and DOH are closely coordinating the situation in Kalalau and taking appropriate action to ensure public health and safety. Closure notice is subject to change pending additional guidance from DOH and sanitation progress. Please check back for updates.
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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 9/3/24 – Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokuleʻia Section: Due to severe staff shortages, the processing of vehicular access permits may experience delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
[KAUAʻI] UPDATED 6/18/24 – Kōkeʻe State Park: The gate to Puʻu O Kila Lookout will be closed to vehicular traffic due to road repairs beginning 3/19/24. The lookout will still be accessible by pedestrians, parking is available at Kalalau lookout.
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Diamond Head State Monument: Volunteer Work Day
February 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register for the event at https://dlnr.ivolunteer.com/#1.
Please email [email protected] for any questions.
At Diamond Head State Monument, volunteers will be weeding, pruning, and removing invasive species as assigned by the Park Ranger. Tools and gloves for the workday will be provided by Park staff, but volunteers are welcome to bring their personal tools and gloves. If you plan to bring personal tools, make sure they are labeled and let Parks staff know ahead.
Working within Diamond Head, the weather can get very hot and dry, and the terrain is often uneven. Come prepared to work in the sun and do moderate to heavy lifting/carrying. Here are some rules to follow, and items that all volunteers are required to bring:
–>> Rules:
1. Follow all rules of the park while you volunteer
2. Stay within the designated work area unless specified by Park Ranger or staff
3. Please be aware of your surroundings, and other volunteers, when using tools
4. Be sure to clean all tools, and work area, at the end of work day
–>> Remember to bring the following items:
• Water • Hat • Shoes • Work pants • Work shirt (T-Shirt OK) • Sunscreen
