**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/30/26
Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.
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Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.
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Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park and Camping REOPEN this weekend.
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[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.
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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.
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Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.
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Kaumahina State Wayside CLOSED.
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26
Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.
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Kiholo State Park Reserve: Road CLOSED to vehicles due to erosion until further notice, pedestrian access remains opened. Camping remains CLOSED.
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Lapakahi State Historical Park: CLOSED until further notice due to unsafe trails and water bars.
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[KAUAʻI] 3/24/26
Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.
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Kalalau trail OPENED.
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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.
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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26
Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.
Diamond Head State Monument Docent Program
We invite you to experience Diamond Head State Monument, to learn about our unique resources and history, and enjoy outdoor recreation and culture. Please help us protect Hawai’i’s fragile and irreplaceable resources for future generations by volunteering to educate the public about our iconic monument.
In general, prospective volunteers must:
- Be at least 18 years old (unless with parental permission, needs to sign liability form before working)
- Submit a resume
- Meet in-person with Park Ranger/Volunteer Program staff
- Be able to make the necessary time commitment. Most programs require at least a 3 or 6-month commitment.
Park Educators are ambassadors, representing Diamond Head State Monument and Hawaii State Parks by engaging visitors of all ages and backgrounds in one-on-one conversations and small group presentations. Educator stations include hiking up to the summit, in the pavilion and on the trail.
Don’t know a lot about the park or how to talk to visitors? Don’t worry! This special training course is offered to prepare volunteers with all the fun facts, information and teaching tips needed to become a Park Educator.
Shifts available: 6am-9am, 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm; six days a week (the park is closed Wednesdays.)
Time Commitment: 3 hours minimum per week
Responsibilities: Answer questions from the public, initiate conversations with visitors, and demonstrate appropriate park etiquette.
Qualifications: Must have enthusiasm, and interest in sharing geology, ecology, pre and post contact history and conservation knowledge with park visitors. Willingness to learn about Hawaii’s ecosystems and Hawai’i State Parks.
Park Educator training consists of an online training module and hands-on training. The flexible online course covers education skills and various park topics. After completion of the online portion, volunteers schedule two in-person sessions where they receive on-the-job training. When trainees feel comfortable, they choose a three-hour shift and become park volunteers.
To Apply:
- Schedule Meet-and-Greet Session at the park
- Schedule two, one-on-one meetings with Park Ranger, Cassandra Springer
Please email resume to [email protected] to get started
See link to learn more, https://kanuhawaii.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=597529
