#National Parks

Fees to Increase at All National Parks

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the entrance fees to the park will be $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle and $15 per pedestrian or bicyclist.

Fee Increase for Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau

The National Park Service (NPS) announced that Pu‘uhōnua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will also modify its entrance fees.

Legislators Offer a Bipartisan Solution for National Parks

Legislators offer solutions for reducing the maintenance backlog for the National Parks Service.

Accessibility Improvements Scheduled for Mauna Loa Lookout

Vehicles will have limited access to Mauna Loa Lookout for eight weeks, from Oct. 30 to Dec. 31, while workers improve the parking lot, toilet and picnic area for visitors with disabilities.

Senator Hirono Leads Call to Support National Park Visitors and Workers   

Senator Mazie K. Hirono recently convened a hearing on how to encourage young people to visit our national parks.

National Parks Offer Free Veterans Day Admission

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, along with Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, will waive entrance fees on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

NPS Reports National Park Economic Impact

A recent National Park Service report says that Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park visitation continues to climb. In 2014, visitors rose by 6.9 percent

National Parks Waive Fees for President’s Day

National parks that regularly charge entrance fees will waive them for President’s Day.