CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN AT WAILOA RIVER SRA, HAWAII
Starting Monday, February 1, 2010, the Department of Land and Natural Resources will begin water system improvements. The park will remain open but pathways to the pavilions and comfort station may be affected. In case water service to the park is disrupted, interim water service and portable toilets will be provided if needed. Work should be completed by August 2010.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OPAEKAA FALLS LOOKOUT, WAILUA RIVER SP, KAUAI
On Monday and Tuesday, February 1 and 2, 2010, the Opaekaa Falls Lookout will be closed for public safety while the parking area is resurfaced and striped. The lookout will reopen on Wednesday, February 3. DLNR appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO IMPACT WAAHILA RIDGE SRA, OAHU
Starting Monday, February 1, 2010, the park entry road will be closed during the weekdays for roadway and parking area improvements. This closure is estimated to be for three (3) weeks. Pedestrian access will be allowed during roadway closure and vehicles will be allowed on weekends only. Other impacts will include traffic congestion on St. Louis Drive, Peter Street and Ruth Place as heavy equipment and paving equipment are transported. DLNR appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON PROPOSED ROCKFALL MITIGATION AT KALALAU BEACH
The public is invited to an information meeting about planned rockfall mitigation work at the Kalalau Beach section of the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park. The Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold the meeting on Thursday, January 21 at 6 p.m. at the Hanalei School cafeteria (5-5415 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei). The project was initiated to address public safety concerns over rockfall hazards near the Ho‘ole‘a waterfall and above the sea cave at Kalalau Beach. DLNR staff and geotechnical experts will share details and answer questions about the project.
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NO PERMIT ISSUANCE FEBRUARY 9, 2010 ON KAUA'i, MAUI, HAWAI'i ISLAND OFFICES
Due to testing of our pending online permitting system, neighbor island State Parks District offices will not be able to issue camping or lodging permits for one day: Tuesday, February 9. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The public can look forward to a much improved permit system in the near future, including 24/7 internet permit issuance and credit card payments for permit purchases.
STATE PARKS OFFICES CLOSED ON SELECTED DATES DUE TO IMPLEMENTATION OF STATEWIDE FURLOUGH PLAN
01/01/10 - HONOLULU. Due to the implementation of furlough days for Parks administrative staff, State Parks District offices will be closed two days per month. For the first half of calendar year 2010, the offices will be closed on the following dates: January 15, 29; February 5, 12; March 5, 12; April 23,30; May 7,14; June 18,25. Until further notice, all State Parks will remain open on furlough dates.
NA PALI COAST SWP, KAUA'I - MAJOR REPAIRS BEING CONDUCTED ON KALALAU TRAIL
Repairs to the first 2 miles of the Kalalau Trail, a popular day hike leading to Hanakapi'ai Valley within Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, are being completed in an effort to improve trail safety. Badly eroded sections are being rehabilitated to remove hazards such as steep dropoffs and narrow sections. The trail is being widened where appropriate to an average width of 4 feet, and a network of shortcuts and "social routes" are being eliminated in favor of a wider single treadway. Hikers may experience delays as particular sections are being worked on. This is for your safety and the safety of the trail workers. We appreciate your understanding as we work to improve public safety along this popular hike.
The nine miles of trail beyond Hanakapi'ai gives access to Kalalau Valley and requires hiking or camping permits. It is recommended only for experienced hikers in excellent physical shape.
NA PALI COAST, KAUA'I - SELECTED CAMPING AREAS AT KALALAU BEACH CLOSED DUE TO ROCKFALL HAZARD
A portion of the Kalalau campground in the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park will be closed beginning April 2008, to protect park users from potential rockfall hazards in this area. The camping area closure is based upon an evaluation done by geotechnical consulting firm Earth Tech of high hazard rockfall areas that could affect the camping area near the waterfall. Campers will be accommodated in the rest of the campground. Returning campers should be aware that some sites they formerly enjoyed are now unsafe and off-limits.
Rockfall warning and area closed signs have been posted in the Kalalau trail segment between the self-composting toilet facility and Ho'ole'a Waterfall. The closure affects approximately16 formerly popular campsites along the trail and areas mauka (to the mountain side) of the trail.
The toilet facility remains open via an alternate access route.
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