On the Big Island of Hawaii, camping is allowed at county beach parks, state parks, and at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Tent camping is most common, but vehicular camping is available at many locations. The national park has two drive-in campgrounds—Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki. To check for campsites at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, see www. hawaiivolcanohouse.com/campground-and- cabins/. The sprawling Big Island also has private campgrounds. Basic utility services (water, toilets, showers, electricity) vary by location, so check details concerning what is installed onsite before choosing your camp spot. If you visit the island of Kauai, county and state parks do not allow vehicle camping, but a limited number of rental tents, cabins, cottages, and lodges are offered. Reserve your favored place well in advance. Also investigate options at Kauai’s Camp Sloggett, a promising YWCA affiliate (www.ywcakauai.org/camp-sloggett/). On Maui, camping options come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, both public and private. Campers in vehicles are welcome at Hosmer Grove or Oheo Gulch in Haleakala National Park. Secure your campsite at www.recreation. gov/camping/gateways/2751. At Waianapanapa State Park you can rent a rustic cabin that accommodates six guests or reserve a camping vehicle parking slot. Waianapanapa boasts standard restrooms with showers and electricity in its cabins. Visit www. dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/maui/waianapanapa- state-park for details. For information about the State of Hawaii’s county campgrounds, view the official websites for the counties you plan to visit. County campgrounds with onsite security patrols are recommended. Permits must be secured ahead of your stay. To learn about sites at state campgrounds, see https://camping.ehawaii.gov/camping . Up front permits are required. To read about camping possibilities at Hawaii’s National Parks, go to https://nps.gov/state/hi. Regardless of the nightly accommodations you pick for your Hawaiian getaway, local attractions
on your to-do list will determine day-to-day island itineraries. Following are brief highlights from my family’s island-hopping adventures. Touring Wonderful Oahu Dynamic Oahu, Hawaii’s most populous isle, is a complex fusion of edgy urban skyline, rainforests, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and surf-pounded coastlines. Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii’s largest city, is famous for sweeping views from the crest of Diamond Head, a classic beachfront at Waikiki, Pearl Harbor’s profound memorial, and awesome cultural exhibits at the Bishop Museum. In Honolulu, be sure to see the righteous bronze statue of Hawaii’s original monarch, King Kamehameha I. He ruled the Islands from 1795 until 1819, and today he stands proudly in front of Aliiolani Hale (home of the Hawaiian
Take time to explore Oahu’s North Shore beaches.
King Kamehameha’s statue in Honolulu is a sight to behold.
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