All state parks, forest areas reopen after severe weather earlier this week

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources reopened all state parks and forest areas that were previously closed to the public because of severe weather throughout the islands earlier this week.

However, there are two exceptions:

• Kaumahina Wayside on Maui, which is closed for repairs on an intake waterline.
• Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site, formerly Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, on Kauaʻi remains closed because of construction improvements that were happening before the storm.

Forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves, Nā Ala Hele hiking trails, game management areas and campgrounds are all open.

Issuance of all state forest camping and park camping permits also resumed.