Listly by Jami Dwyer
Many local artists contributed to the project and the life work and personal stories of park staff are featured in the exhibits. The event also marked the reopening of the renovated Hawaii Natural History Association bookstore (now Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association bookstore) that offers for sale an extensive array of educational materials related to Hawai
i's natural and cultural history.
NPS Photo Kīlauea Iki Trail Kīlauea Iki Trail starts in the rain forest on the crater's rim. The trail descends 400 feet through the rain forest, with native birds in the canopy, to the crater floor.
11 Reviews of Kehena Beach "I went in February of 2011 to Hawaii and stumbled upon Kehena Beach on Day 2 of my road trip around the Island. Let me start by saying that everywhere on this magical island is a sight to behold, but Kehena was a...
Pololu Valley Lookout, Island of Hawaii: See 193 reviews, articles, and 219 photos of Pololu Valley Lookout, ranked No.8 on TripAdvisor among 238 attractions in Island of Hawaii.
Punalu'u Beach Park Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches we have, with jet black sand and tall, leaning coconut palms. There is a pond with exotic ducks, too, and a natural freshwater wading pool at the far end of the beach that is good for rinsing off after snorkeling with the turtles.
Kohala Round Trip Mileage: 3.0 miles (from parking to the center of the beach) Elevation Gain: 975' Gear: If you're just hiking down to the beach, you'll only need standard hiking gear.
Save up to $30 off per night! Book now, prepay and save up to $30 off per night at any of our Hawaiian Resorts.