**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
•
[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/30/26
Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.
-
Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.
-
Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park and Camping REOPEN this weekend.
•
[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/30/26
Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Currently CLOSED to parking, park entry, tent camping, camper van camping and all cabin reservations, anticipated REOPEN on March 31st.
-
Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.
-
Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.
-
Kaumahina State Wayside CLOSED.
•
[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26
Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.
-
Kiholo State Park Reserve: Road CLOSED to vehicles due to erosion until further notice, pedestrian access remains opened. Camping remains CLOSED.
-
Lapakahi State Historical Park: CLOSED until further notice due to unsafe trails and water bars.
•
[KAUAʻI] 3/24/26
Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.
-
Kalalau trail OPENED.
-
Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.
•
[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26
Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.
Where is the best place to look for sea turtles?
Posted on Oct 15, 2021There are several sea turtles that are common in the Hawaiian Islands with the Green Sea Turtle being by far in the greatest abundance. Sea Turtles are an endangered species and as such are protected under the Endangered Species Act. See this website for more info: www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/PR3/Turtles/turtles.html
Approaching or harassing any Sea Turtle is a violation of law. That being said there are many opportunities on all the main Hawaiian Islands for viewing turtles in the wild. Generally, areas that offer snorkeling or scuba diving also have the possibility of sighting sea turtles. I have personally seen turtles while snorkeling on all the islands so your best bet is to pick a snorkeling spot, put on your mask, snorkel and fins and get wet. Since turtles must come to the surface for air they can also be seen from shore or from a boat.
Please practice responsible wildlife viewing by keeping a safe distance and do not approach or chase them.
Good luck, and happy viewing!
