Tag: Hawaii National Parks

The annual Hawaii National Parks Week begins Saturday, April 16, and opening day offers free admission to both Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island and Haleakala National Park on Maui. The special week ends on Sunday, April 24, and features a host of guided tours, children’s activities and educational programs, and it promises an […]

You’ve heard of whale watching in Hawaii, but how about nene watching? The endemic Hawaiian goose can be spotted soaring overheard or grazing with goslings from November to April. However, this time of the year can be very busy for the nene because they’re focused on breeding and nesting. The females build up their fat […]

After the 16-day government shutdown, parks and attractions across the nation have reopened to the public. Hawaii visitors, in particular, have been rejoicing over the good news. Most traveling thousands of miles to get here and, not to mention, spending a good chunk of money. No one wants to get shortchanged on their trip to […]

Nearly-wedded couples looking to say “I Do” at a national park can blame Congress for messing up their big day. The shutdown closed about 300 national parks throughout the country, including those in Hawaii. Couples planning to marry at one within the next month or so must now relocate. But relocating doesn’t just mean finding […]