Hawaii’s Hā‘ena State Park reopens after 39 days following Hurricane Lowell

Hā‘ena State Park will be open daily from 7 am to 6:45 pm, including holidays, unless an emergency closure is announced. Hā‘ena State Park on the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i reopened to visitors on October 15, 39 days after it was closed ahead of Hurricane Lowell. While visitors can return to the park and resume some day hikes, overnight camping and hiking beyond the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail remain prohibited until further notice. According to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the park was closed on September 6 because of safety concerns as Hurricane Lowell approached. The closure was extended to allow staff to assess hazards and complete repairs before allowing visitors back.The reopening brings back access to one of Kaua‘i’s popular coastal destinations, but restrictions remain in place as recovery work continues across the island’s state parks.What visitors can access after the reopeningAccording to the DLNR announcement published on October 13, Hā‘ena State Park will be open daily from 7 am to 6:45 pm, including holidays, unless an emergency closure is announced. Shuttle services to the park also resumed on October 15. Visitors can once again...