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Public input sought about adding 100 land parcels to Hawaiʻi nature reserve systems

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking comments on a proposal to protect nearly 100 unencumbered state land parcels across Hawai’i as part of the State Forest Reserves, Natural Area Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries systems. 

Haleakalā National Park to Reopen Monday, Aug. 27

Haleakalā National Park will reopen on  Monday August 27, 2018 following Hurricane Lane. The Summit District will reopen at 3 a.m. for sunrise reservation holders. Kīpahulu District will reopen at 7 a.m. All trails and the back country will be open. The National Park Service will resume issuance of back country camping and cabin permits […]

State Reopens Most Parks and Trails, Urges Caution

  At noon today, DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) reopened most lands under its jurisdiction to the public following the threat of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lane. Although lands have been reopened, DLNR advises some caution and urges the public to report any hazards found on trails. DOFAW Administrator David Smith said, “Assessments of conditions and any […]

Partial Closure: Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao

Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao will be undergoing construction and a partial closure to the vehicle parking areas from Feb. 27, 2017 to Sept. 24, 2017.