Parks

The Most Fascinating Parks Found in Hawaii

Aside from fantastic beaches, Hawaii also offers tourists some fabulous state parks. Guests of the islands should not spend all their days sitting idly on the beach and instead, it would be better if they would also set aside some time to visit these parks. Listed here are several Hawaiian state parks that any tourist would take pleasure in:

 

Nuuanu Pali State Wayside Park and Overlook

 

The Nuuanu Pali State Wayside Park is situated in Oahu. It played host to more than 900,000 guests back in 2007. When tourists are on the lookout, they would be able to catch sight of several magnificent views such as those of Kailua, the Koolau Mountains, Kaneohe Bay, plus the Mokapu Peninsula, which currently houses the base of the Kaneohe Marine Corps.

 

Wailua River State Park

 

This place is considered as the number one state park in Kauai with more than 850,000 sightseers in 2007. The area in the park where one could have a clear view of the sparkling Wailua Falls is extremely popular with tourists. This is because Wailua Falls is a majestic double waterfall that cascades 80 feet down into a huge round pool. Another picturesque lookout point in this park is located on Kuamoo Road. This presents some superb views of the Ōpaekaa Falls and the Wailua River Valley. There are also several places of worship or heiau and places of refuge or puuhonua that are situated within the state park.

 

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

 

This area is located at the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. This is a 61-acre property that welcomed around 500,000 tourists in 2007. Some activities that one could enjoy here are swimming and bodysurfing in serene waters, as well as hiking in the Ala Kahakai Coastal Trail. Big families could even eat out in the park’s picnic areas. Other facilities available are shower rooms, restrooms and a snack bar.

 

Mākena State Park

 

This state park is beautifully situated in the island of Maui. The Mākena State Park opened its doors to more than 500,000 visitors back in 2007. The park is really wide, occupying around 164 acres that includes three distinct beaches plus several picnic sites. The park also boasts of one of the biggest parking lots that can be found in any beach in Maui. The Mākena State Park’s three beaches are the Little Beach, the Big Beach and lastly, the Black Sand Beach. The Little Beach is a popular place in Maui, famous for being a nudist beach because clothes are really optional here. The Big Beach lives up to its name. This is a long and vast beach ideal for swimming, shore fishing, board surfing, bodysurfing, and some other water-related leisure activities. The Black Sand Beach of Makena State Park is actually undeveloped and one would be able to see some corals and lava rocks directly offshore. The Black Sand Beach is also hardly ever visited by anyone.

 

When in Hawaii, do not forget to drop by their beautiful parks. These are perfect for active people that enjoy the sight of nature and these parks are kid-friendly as well. Come to Hawaii and experience for yourself the wonderful activities that are offered in their treasured parks.