Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
pristine bay, white-sand
beach, spinner dolphins
year-
round
Hulopoʻe Beach
swimming, snorkeling
Molokaʻi
remote peninsula, steep sea
cliffs, historic Hansen's
Disease colony
Kalaupapa National
Historical Park
hiking, mule riding,
guided tours
year-
round
rainforest, striking valley vis-
tas, montane bog
May-
Oct
Kamakou Preserve
hiking, bird-watching
Kauaʻi
clifftop vistas, waterfalls,
swamp, rainforest
scenic lookouts, hik-
ing, birding
May-
Sep
Kokeʻe State Park
hiking, backpacking,
camping, swimming,
snorkeling
Na Pali Coast State
Park
waterfalls, beaches, Hawaii's
most famous trek
Apr-
Sep
scenic lookouts, hik-
ing, cycling, mountain
biking
Waimea Canyon State
Park
unbeatable views of the
'Grand Canyon of the Pacific'
Apr-
Sep
Papahānaumokuākea
Marine National
Monument
Laysan albatross colony, rich
coral reefs, marine wildlife,
WWII history
birding, snorkeling,
guided tours
Nov-
Jul
Midway Atoll
Environmental Report Card
Wild Hawaii
Among the most dire environmental problems facing Hawaii are feral exotic animals and
the continual introduction and uncontrolled proliferation of invasive, habitat-modifying
plants. Even in Hawaii's protected natural areas, including national parks and state re-
serves, continual funding cuts hamper eradication and rehabilitation efforts.
Hawaii wildlife conservation reports can be depressing reading, but success stories
prove that with enough effort and the right conditions, nature can rehabilitate itself. The
read its ecological assessment and biodiversity conservation plan
(
www.hawaiiecoregionplan.info
)
online.
