West Hawaiʻi residents and visitors might notice helicopters above Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park on several days in September and October as the park conducts operations to remove invasive, non-native vegetation.
Temporary closures to ensure public safety during the helicopter operations also are scheduled for portions of the park:
Sept. 16 and 30: Closures will include Hale Hoʻokipa Visitor Contact Station and parking lot and the main trail from Hale Hoʻokipa to the Honokōhau shoreline.
Oct. 7 and 14: Closures will include Kaloko Road, Kaloko parking lot and picnic area, portions of the coastal trail between Huehue Trail and the northern boundary and the trail behind Kaloko fishpond.
Oct. 13: Closures will include Hale Hoʻokipa Visitor Contact Station and parking lot and the main trail from Hale Hoʻokipa to the Honokōhau shoreline.
All closures are scheduled from 6-11 a.m.
For more information, contact the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park visitor center at 326-9057.
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