#Division of State Parks
Full reopening of Kalalau Trail in Nāpali Coast state park on Kauaʻi to be determined
However, the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources is reopening a portion of the trail to Hanakāpīʻai for day use only beginning Sept. 21. Any hiking beyond that point could result in citations or arrests.
Suspected norovirus among campers results in closure of popular Kaua‘i trail
Since Aug. 14, the Department of Health received reports of acute gastrointestinal illness (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) from 24 people who hiked the Kalalau Trail.
Long-awaited work on Hulihe‘e Palace seawall begins
Manu Powers, regent and president of Daughters of Hawaiʻi, an organization that takes care of the palace, said workers from Isemoto Contracting Co. were hired to do the wall and sidewalk work.
Akaka Falls State Park to temporarily close for rockfall mitigation work
The estimated project cost is $1.3 million.
Reality TV show fined for permit violations at Ka‘iwi State Scenic Shoreline on O‘ahu
On Feb. 16, the Division of State Parks was notified of a possible special use permit violation associated with the filming of the TV series “Rescue: HI Surf.”
Diamond Head State Monument on O‘ahu reopens following Sunday closure
Diamond Head State Monument is the busiest State Park in Hawai‘i.
System to manage tourism at Kauaʻi’s popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for State of Hawai’i
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green signed a new law at Hāʻena State Park on Kauaʻi that establishes a path toward mitigating overtourism impacts on state parks
3 state projects underway to fix water problems at Hāpuna Beach on Big Island
The separate State of Hawaiʻi projects address temporary, short-term fixes and permanent, long-term solutions for water problems at popular Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area.
State spending $3 million to finally fix water issues at Hāpuna Beach park on Big Island
After spending a lot of time and money trying to remedy chronic leaks that were only “band-aid” fixes at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, the Hawaiʻi State Division of Parks is going to spend $3 million to reconstruct the system.
World of anchialine pools under microscope at international symposium in Kona
More than 125 scientists, students, community members and resource managers from across Hawai‘i and around the world have gathered in Kona for the 5th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems.
DLNR: Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park Master Plan Open House and Meeting
A community meeting regarding Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Konawaena Elementary School.
Cottrell Named to DLNR State Parks Post
Curt Cottrell will replace former manager of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks, Dan Quinn, who recently retired.
Akaka Falls’ Parking Under New Operators
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks has announced a new a parking fee company for Akaka Falls State Park.
UPDATE: Hapuna Beach Ordnance Removed, Still Unidentified
An explosive ordnance disposal team from Oahu was expected to arrive this afternoon to dispose of the object which was taken by its finder to the snack bar.
Lava Tree Park to Close For Tree Trimming
The Lower Puna park will be closed for about three weeks beginning on Monday.
Work Ongoing at State Parks in Kona, Puna
While both parks are getting entry road improvements, Kekaha Kai State Park gets a new shower and MacKenzie State Park new composting restrooms.
