UPDATED, March 9 2021: Starting March 15, Diamond Head State Monument will be open six days a week, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on Wednesdays. Quietly, and without much grandeur, Diamond Head State Monument reopened on Dec. 18, 2020 after being closed for nine months. The hike, and its views, remain unchanged […]
After nine months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Diamond Head State Monument in Honolulu will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 17 with significant changes to ensure public health and safety. Here are the new rules if you want to venture up the popular hiking trail: You must always wear a mask in the park. You
Hiking alone isn’t something I’d recommend to just anyone. You have to know the trail well, be in great physical shape, venture out in optimal conditions, pack enough water and snacks, and have a charged cell phone handy. It’s always, always safer to hike with other people. But in the case of the latest stay-at-home, work-at-home order issued
It’s almost 11 a.m. and my friend and I don’t have much time to find out way back to the entrance of the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum in Mānoa. This 200-acre botanical garden, founded in 1918 and run by the University of Hawaiʻi, recently reopened to the public for two-hour visits. And we’re getting really
A month ago, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began increasing access to its 335,259-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island, coinciding with the state slowly reopening beaches, parks, malls and other public places. On June 15 the park rolled out its next phase of reopening, which includes some of its most popular hikes with new guidelines on safety and social distancing.
From the mountains to the sea, Maui is known for its lush landscapes and breathtaking views. No matter where you go on the island, you’re sure to see something beautiful. On your next road trip around the Valley Isle, lace up your hiking shoes and try out these waterfall hikes. 1. Road to Hāna Photo: Getty
The Koko Crater Stairs in East Honolulu—really an old wooden tramway, remnants of an abandoned railroad track built by the U.S. Army in 1942—quietly reopened for hikers this week after access was halted by the city in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “We are super excited that it’s open and we hope everyone will show
Earlier this year, more of the expansive Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened, including the popular Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, and a new viewing area for the Hōlei Sea Arch, after an unprecedented and destructive Kīlauea eruption in 2018 that forced the longest shutdown in the park’s history (134 days). Then COVID-19 happened. Like other state and
From black sand beaches to volcanic landscapes, Hawai‘i Island has some incredible sights to see. And you don’t need to be in tiptop shape to experience them. Whether you’re walking alone or with family, all you need for these easy hikes is a good pair of athletic shoes, sunscreen, a fully charged cell phone, a
Honolulu’s city parks and botanical gardens reopened on May 1 to allow people to walk, run and exercise while the state is shutdown because of the spread of COVID-19. The following day, the state reopened more than 25 of its parks across the Islands for the same purpose: so people can exercise but nothing else.
I’m only five minutes outside of Wailuku, Maui’s sleepy bohemian borough, and the landscape has changed drastically. Small homes and businesses are replaced by dense forest, and as I drive my rental car deeper into ‘Īao Valley, I begin to feel very alone. Nature rules here, and I’m just along for the ride. Although Wailuku
While almost every trail in Hawaiʻi offers exceptional glimpses and views of the pristine, natural beauty the Aloha State has on offer, they’re not for every level of hiker. In fact, some hikes on Oʻahu should only be attempted by those who are in excellent physical condition and are steady on their feet. Just bring
