Birding at our partner #HaleakalaNationalPark is one way to meet truly sublime Hawaiian endemics like this ʻapapane foraging on another endemic, the pukiawe shrub. Pretty impressive splits there, little floof!
#apapane #HawaiiParks #honeycreepers
#apapane #HawaiiParks #honeycreepers
For the #BirdOfTheDay theme #LookingDown here's a young 'apapane practicing bird yoga while sipping pukiawe flowers #birds 📷🌿🦉
October 15, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Birding at our partner #HaleakalaNationalPark is one way to meet truly sublime Hawaiian endemics like this ʻapapane foraging on another endemic, the pukiawe shrub. Pretty impressive splits there, little floof!
#apapane #HawaiiParks #honeycreepers
#apapane #HawaiiParks #honeycreepers
Slay, you stunner. 😍
Look for ʻiʻiwi (and the Hawaiian endemic sandalwood that this honeycreeper is perched/posed upon) in the Hosmer Grove area of our partner #HaleakalāNationalPark on the island of Maui.
#Iiwi #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
Look for ʻiʻiwi (and the Hawaiian endemic sandalwood that this honeycreeper is perched/posed upon) in the Hosmer Grove area of our partner #HaleakalāNationalPark on the island of Maui.
#Iiwi #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
For the #BirdOfTheDay theme #BirdSupermodel , I have never had a more cooperative I'iwi, felt like I needed a model release for this one. :) #birds 📷🌿🦉
October 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Slay, you stunner. 😍
Look for ʻiʻiwi (and the Hawaiian endemic sandalwood that this honeycreeper is perched/posed upon) in the Hosmer Grove area of our partner #HaleakalāNationalPark on the island of Maui.
#Iiwi #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
Look for ʻiʻiwi (and the Hawaiian endemic sandalwood that this honeycreeper is perched/posed upon) in the Hosmer Grove area of our partner #HaleakalāNationalPark on the island of Maui.
#Iiwi #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
Happy #AlohaFriday from the fabulous and surreal summit of Haleakalā Volcano at our partner Haleakalā National Park! There is a reason that Hawaiians have long called this region the wao akua: realm of the gods. 🌄
May your weekend find you wandering.
#haleakalānationalpark #waoakua🙏🏼🌋✨ #hawaiiparks
May your weekend find you wandering.
#haleakalānationalpark #waoakua🙏🏼🌋✨ #hawaiiparks
October 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Happy #AlohaFriday from the fabulous and surreal summit of Haleakalā Volcano at our partner Haleakalā National Park! There is a reason that Hawaiians have long called this region the wao akua: realm of the gods. 🌄
May your weekend find you wandering.
#haleakalānationalpark #waoakua🙏🏼🌋✨ #hawaiiparks
May your weekend find you wandering.
#haleakalānationalpark #waoakua🙏🏼🌋✨ #hawaiiparks
We have it on good authority that this Maui ʻamakihi was photographed at our partner Haleakalā National Park, which is widely recognized as one of the last, best refuges for endemic and native Hawaiian birds.
#HawaiianBirds #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNP
#HawaiianBirds #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNP
For the #BirdOfTheDay theme #BokehBirds, remember bokeh can be foreground too! Here's a Maui 'amakihi with blur before and behind :) #birds 📷🌿🦉
September 30, 2026 at 8:25 PM
We have it on good authority that this Maui ʻamakihi was photographed at our partner Haleakalā National Park, which is widely recognized as one of the last, best refuges for endemic and native Hawaiian birds.
#HawaiianBirds #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNP
#HawaiianBirds #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNP
How about some Hawaiʻi national park history during your #HawaiianHistoryMonth?
On Maui, enjoy Haleakalā's incomparable vistas of multihued cinder cones, barren wind wept summits, cascading waterfalls, and lush semitropical forests.
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiParks
On Maui, enjoy Haleakalā's incomparable vistas of multihued cinder cones, barren wind wept summits, cascading waterfalls, and lush semitropical forests.
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiParks
Haleakalā: The Story Behind The Scenery
Part of the lauded Discover America series.On Maui, enjoy Haleakalā's incomparable vistas of multihued cinder cones, barren wind wept summits, cascading waterfalls, and lush semitropical forests. Larg...
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September 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
How about some Hawaiʻi national park history during your #HawaiianHistoryMonth?
On Maui, enjoy Haleakalā's incomparable vistas of multihued cinder cones, barren wind wept summits, cascading waterfalls, and lush semitropical forests.
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiParks
On Maui, enjoy Haleakalā's incomparable vistas of multihued cinder cones, barren wind wept summits, cascading waterfalls, and lush semitropical forests.
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiParks
Birdwatch for these living dinosaurs and spears on two legs around the fishponds and wetlands at our Hawaiʻi Island partner Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical park.
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Iridescence , check the colors out on the back of this hunting 'auku'u (bonus tilapia in the beak having a 'yep, that's me-you're probably wondering how I got into this situation' moment there...) :) #birds 🦉🌿📷
September 11, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Birdwatch for these living dinosaurs and spears on two legs around the fishponds and wetlands at our Hawaiʻi Island partner Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical park.
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
🌴A program reminder from our partner Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park:
#HawaiiParks #PUHO
#HawaiiParks #PUHO
September 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
🌴A program reminder from our partner Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park:
#HawaiiParks #PUHO
#HawaiiParks #PUHO
Aloha kakahiaka from our partner, the exquisite and timeless Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on Hawai’i Island.
Have you experienced this sublime place?
🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
#puuhonuaohonaunaunhp #hawaiiparks #goodmorning #placestoprotectforever
Have you experienced this sublime place?
🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
#puuhonuaohonaunaunhp #hawaiiparks #goodmorning #placestoprotectforever
August 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Aloha kakahiaka from our partner, the exquisite and timeless Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on Hawai’i Island.
Have you experienced this sublime place?
🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
#puuhonuaohonaunaunhp #hawaiiparks #goodmorning #placestoprotectforever
Have you experienced this sublime place?
🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
#puuhonuaohonaunaunhp #hawaiiparks #goodmorning #placestoprotectforever
Need to stop for a minute & take a deep breath? 😮💨
Sunset hour is always special at our partner Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. 🌅
If you visit, come talk story with us in the visitor center park store! 🙋🏽
#puuhonuaohōnaunaunhp #hawaiiisland #hawaiiparks #hppa #breathedeep
Sunset hour is always special at our partner Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. 🌅
If you visit, come talk story with us in the visitor center park store! 🙋🏽
#puuhonuaohōnaunaunhp #hawaiiisland #hawaiiparks #hppa #breathedeep
August 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Need to stop for a minute & take a deep breath? 😮💨
Sunset hour is always special at our partner Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. 🌅
If you visit, come talk story with us in the visitor center park store! 🙋🏽
#puuhonuaohōnaunaunhp #hawaiiisland #hawaiiparks #hppa #breathedeep
Sunset hour is always special at our partner Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. 🌅
If you visit, come talk story with us in the visitor center park store! 🙋🏽
#puuhonuaohōnaunaunhp #hawaiiisland #hawaiiparks #hppa #breathedeep
Haleakalā National Park, and Hosmer Grove in particular, is a wonderful place to birdwatch and to understand the dance between endemic species, like this honeycreeper and Hawaiian sandalwood.
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #AtOneWithNature celebrating birds in their natural environment. This is an I'iwi curled around one of their favorite nectar sources, the endemic 'iliahi (Hawaiian Sandalwood) #birds 🦉🌿📷
August 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Haleakalā National Park, and Hosmer Grove in particular, is a wonderful place to birdwatch and to understand the dance between endemic species, like this honeycreeper and Hawaiian sandalwood.
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
#HaleakalaNationalPark #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks
Aloha Monday to you from the dramatic lava cliffs and crashing cobalt Pacific sea along the coast of our partner Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park! 🌋🌊
#HVNP #HawaiiParks
#HVNP #HawaiiParks
July 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Aloha Monday to you from the dramatic lava cliffs and crashing cobalt Pacific sea along the coast of our partner Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park! 🌋🌊
#HVNP #HawaiiParks
#HVNP #HawaiiParks
We have crew at the #HICONCON2026 & are proud sponsors of this so very important gathering. 🌿 Come find our info & merch table (fluffy nēnē gosling plushies!) & find out how we have been supporting national parks in Hawai’i & American Samoa for over 93 years.
#HPPA #HAWAIICONSERVATION #HAWAIIPARKS
#HPPA #HAWAIICONSERVATION #HAWAIIPARKS
July 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
We have crew at the #HICONCON2026 & are proud sponsors of this so very important gathering. 🌿 Come find our info & merch table (fluffy nēnē gosling plushies!) & find out how we have been supporting national parks in Hawai’i & American Samoa for over 93 years.
#HPPA #HAWAIICONSERVATION #HAWAIIPARKS
#HPPA #HAWAIICONSERVATION #HAWAIIPARKS
We have a new blog up!
#HaleakalaSilverswords
Long before humans found the Hawaiian archipelago, seeds from the sunflower family arrived via the wind or the wings (or poop) of birds, and found a place to grow, hopefully. Sun struck, wind scoured, the seed survived and reproduced...
#HawaiiParks
#HaleakalaSilverswords
Long before humans found the Hawaiian archipelago, seeds from the sunflower family arrived via the wind or the wings (or poop) of birds, and found a place to grow, hopefully. Sun struck, wind scoured, the seed survived and reproduced...
#HawaiiParks
The Miracle of the Haleakalā Silversword: Resilient, Fragrant, and Singular.
Have you been joined our Haleakalā Silversword Watch on social media? Keith, on our Haleakalā National Park visitor center park stores team there on Maui,...
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July 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
We have a new blog up!
#HaleakalaSilverswords
Long before humans found the Hawaiian archipelago, seeds from the sunflower family arrived via the wind or the wings (or poop) of birds, and found a place to grow, hopefully. Sun struck, wind scoured, the seed survived and reproduced...
#HawaiiParks
#HaleakalaSilverswords
Long before humans found the Hawaiian archipelago, seeds from the sunflower family arrived via the wind or the wings (or poop) of birds, and found a place to grow, hopefully. Sun struck, wind scoured, the seed survived and reproduced...
#HawaiiParks
Fridays: 🌺
July 3, 17 & 31
Ulana Launiu (coconut frond weaving) 🌴 with Aunty Keikilani San Filippo
Hālau (Stop 16), 9:00am–2:00pm ⏰
#HPPA #PUHO #HawaiianCulture #ParkSupport #HawaiiParks 🌈
July 3, 17 & 31
Ulana Launiu (coconut frond weaving) 🌴 with Aunty Keikilani San Filippo
Hālau (Stop 16), 9:00am–2:00pm ⏰
#HPPA #PUHO #HawaiianCulture #ParkSupport #HawaiiParks 🌈
June 30, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Fridays: 🌺
July 3, 17 & 31
Ulana Launiu (coconut frond weaving) 🌴 with Aunty Keikilani San Filippo
Hālau (Stop 16), 9:00am–2:00pm ⏰
#HPPA #PUHO #HawaiianCulture #ParkSupport #HawaiiParks 🌈
July 3, 17 & 31
Ulana Launiu (coconut frond weaving) 🌴 with Aunty Keikilani San Filippo
Hālau (Stop 16), 9:00am–2:00pm ⏰
#HPPA #PUHO #HawaiianCulture #ParkSupport #HawaiiParks 🌈
1. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaiʻi Island
3. Haleakalā National Park, Maui
5. Puʻuhonua Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Hawaiʻi Island
#HawaiiParks
3. Haleakalā National Park, Maui
5. Puʻuhonua Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Hawaiʻi Island
#HawaiiParks
The Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi in 2026
Hawaiʻi is home to dozens of state parks scattered across the Islands. However, there are only a few national parks in Hawaiʻi. Like state parks, These are our readers’ favorite national parks and mem...
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June 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
1. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaiʻi Island
3. Haleakalā National Park, Maui
5. Puʻuhonua Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Hawaiʻi Island
#HawaiiParks
3. Haleakalā National Park, Maui
5. Puʻuhonua Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Hawaiʻi Island
#HawaiiParks
Mark your calendars! 📅
The annual HPPA-supported Cultural Festival at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park returns on June 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This year’s theme, Hoʻolohe i ka leo o ka ʻāina (“Listen to the voice of the land”) 🌿, invites visitors to reflect on deep connection.
#HawaiiParks
The annual HPPA-supported Cultural Festival at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park returns on June 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This year’s theme, Hoʻolohe i ka leo o ka ʻāina (“Listen to the voice of the land”) 🌿, invites visitors to reflect on deep connection.
#HawaiiParks
June 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Mark your calendars! 📅
The annual HPPA-supported Cultural Festival at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park returns on June 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This year’s theme, Hoʻolohe i ka leo o ka ʻāina (“Listen to the voice of the land”) 🌿, invites visitors to reflect on deep connection.
#HawaiiParks
The annual HPPA-supported Cultural Festival at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park returns on June 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This year’s theme, Hoʻolohe i ka leo o ka ʻāina (“Listen to the voice of the land”) 🌿, invites visitors to reflect on deep connection.
#HawaiiParks
Hello and welcome to the cutest collection of retro-style national parks postcards! Hawaiian HI-Ways! Get it?
#HawaiinHIWays #HawaiiParks
#HawaiinHIWays #HawaiiParks
Postcard Set: Hawaiian Hi-Ways
Inspired by advertising of the past, the Hawaiian Hi-Ways postcard series seeks to recapture the golden age of travel. Made in USA 4x6 inches
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May 29, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Hello and welcome to the cutest collection of retro-style national parks postcards! Hawaiian HI-Ways! Get it?
#HawaiinHIWays #HawaiiParks
#HawaiinHIWays #HawaiiParks
The petroglyph boardwalk at our partner Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is now open!
After several months of closure, visitors can once again explore this special area and view kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs) from the improved walkway.
#HawaiiParks #KAHO
NPS Photos / KAHO
After several months of closure, visitors can once again explore this special area and view kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs) from the improved walkway.
#HawaiiParks #KAHO
NPS Photos / KAHO
May 27, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The petroglyph boardwalk at our partner Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is now open!
After several months of closure, visitors can once again explore this special area and view kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs) from the improved walkway.
#HawaiiParks #KAHO
NPS Photos / KAHO
After several months of closure, visitors can once again explore this special area and view kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs) from the improved walkway.
#HawaiiParks #KAHO
NPS Photos / KAHO
Happy Aloha Friday from all the best perches and views in the national parks of Hawaiʻi and American Samoa!
Put a 🌴 in the comments if you have sat here, pondering the beauty of this national park site on Hawaiʻi Island.
#AlohaFriday #HawaiiParks #HaveYouBeenHere #PUHO
Put a 🌴 in the comments if you have sat here, pondering the beauty of this national park site on Hawaiʻi Island.
#AlohaFriday #HawaiiParks #HaveYouBeenHere #PUHO
May 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Happy Aloha Friday from all the best perches and views in the national parks of Hawaiʻi and American Samoa!
Put a 🌴 in the comments if you have sat here, pondering the beauty of this national park site on Hawaiʻi Island.
#AlohaFriday #HawaiiParks #HaveYouBeenHere #PUHO
Put a 🌴 in the comments if you have sat here, pondering the beauty of this national park site on Hawaiʻi Island.
#AlohaFriday #HawaiiParks #HaveYouBeenHere #PUHO
May your weekend find your feet on new paths in the national parks you love. 🌿
Comment with a green heart if you recognize this trail on Maui.💚
#NationalParks #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNationalPark #KipahuluDistrict
Comment with a green heart if you recognize this trail on Maui.💚
#NationalParks #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNationalPark #KipahuluDistrict
May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
May your weekend find your feet on new paths in the national parks you love. 🌿
Comment with a green heart if you recognize this trail on Maui.💚
#NationalParks #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNationalPark #KipahuluDistrict
Comment with a green heart if you recognize this trail on Maui.💚
#NationalParks #HawaiiParks #HaleakalaNationalPark #KipahuluDistrict
Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association (that’s us!) seeks a full-time (40 hours per week) Sales/Interpretation Associate 🛍️📚 for its store at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, located in Hōnaunau, Hawaiʻi Island.
Join us!
#HPPA #PuuhonuaoHōnaunau #HawaiiIslandJob #HawaiiParks #IndeedDotCom
Join us!
#HPPA #PuuhonuaoHōnaunau #HawaiiIslandJob #HawaiiParks #IndeedDotCom
Retail Sales Associate - Honaunau, HI 96726 - Indeed.com
Hawaii Pacific Parks Association
www.indeed.com
May 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association (that’s us!) seeks a full-time (40 hours per week) Sales/Interpretation Associate 🛍️📚 for its store at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, located in Hōnaunau, Hawaiʻi Island.
Join us!
#HPPA #PuuhonuaoHōnaunau #HawaiiIslandJob #HawaiiParks #IndeedDotCom
Join us!
#HPPA #PuuhonuaoHōnaunau #HawaiiIslandJob #HawaiiParks #IndeedDotCom
👉 May program updates have been announced at our partner Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park!
Pacific Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association and Friends of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sponsors
IMG: NPS/PUHO
#HawaiianArts #HawaiianCrafts #HawaiianSkills #HawaiiParks
Pacific Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association and Friends of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sponsors
IMG: NPS/PUHO
#HawaiianArts #HawaiianCrafts #HawaiianSkills #HawaiiParks
May 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
👉 May program updates have been announced at our partner Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park!
Pacific Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association and Friends of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sponsors
IMG: NPS/PUHO
#HawaiianArts #HawaiianCrafts #HawaiianSkills #HawaiiParks
Pacific Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association and Friends of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park sponsors
IMG: NPS/PUHO
#HawaiianArts #HawaiianCrafts #HawaiianSkills #HawaiiParks
Great image here of our Hawaiʻi State Bird, the nēnē, which is protected and supported within the boundaries of ourpark partners Haleakalā and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes national parks. They do, indeed, have opinions!
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks #nēnē
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks #nēnē
For the #BirdOfTheDay theme #LongNecks (tho this fit yesterday's theme of "beak open" as well), we have a pair of Nene with....opinions. They are not shy about sharing. :) #birds 🌿📷🦉
April 27, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Great image here of our Hawaiʻi State Bird, the nēnē, which is protected and supported within the boundaries of ourpark partners Haleakalā and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes national parks. They do, indeed, have opinions!
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks #nēnē
#HawaiiBirds #HawaiiParks #nēnē
Patterns, patterns, everywhere.
☀️🌿
When visiting the national parks of Hawaiʻi and American Samoa, don't forget to look away from the lava and ocean every now and again...
We bet you have some cool shots of Hawaiian ferns on your phone or camera!
#HawaiiFerns #HawaiiPatterns #HawaiiParks
☀️🌿
When visiting the national parks of Hawaiʻi and American Samoa, don't forget to look away from the lava and ocean every now and again...
We bet you have some cool shots of Hawaiian ferns on your phone or camera!
#HawaiiFerns #HawaiiPatterns #HawaiiParks
April 21, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Patterns, patterns, everywhere.
☀️🌿
When visiting the national parks of Hawaiʻi and American Samoa, don't forget to look away from the lava and ocean every now and again...
We bet you have some cool shots of Hawaiian ferns on your phone or camera!
#HawaiiFerns #HawaiiPatterns #HawaiiParks
☀️🌿
When visiting the national parks of Hawaiʻi and American Samoa, don't forget to look away from the lava and ocean every now and again...
We bet you have some cool shots of Hawaiian ferns on your phone or camera!
#HawaiiFerns #HawaiiPatterns #HawaiiParks