At this time, Kīlauea Point NWR remains open to public visitation.
The Recreation.gov website will remain operational during the Federal government lapse-in-funding period. Depending on agency operations, you may not be able to complete a reservation for any time in the future or complete a purchase for some passes during the lapse in funding period. Depending on agency operations, if you have a reservation at a location that closes and your reservation is canceled, you'll receive an email with more information. You may log in to your Recreation.gov account to manage existing reservations.
Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau
Annual Meeting & Brunch
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Registration starts at 9:30 am
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort
4331 Kaua‘i Beach Drive
Līhu‘e, HI 96766
VISITORS TO WAIMEA CANYON AND KŌKEʻE STATE PARKS CAUTIONED TO EXPECT DELAYS AND LIMITED PARKING
Beginning July 14, 2025, Waimea Canyon Lookout with be closed for construction of safety improvements. The project is expected to last through early December, 2025. This closure, in addition to several overlapping roadwork projects by both DOT-Highways and DLNR-State Parks, will cause delays, impact traffic patterns, and restrict overall parking capacity in these two popular parks through the end of the year. DOT work is continuing on Waimea Canyon Drive, while work on portions of Kōkeʻe Road from the Kalalau Lookout to Puʻu o Kila lookout will be starting the same week. Visitors can drive as far as the Kalalau Lookout, where improvements will also be initiated on July 17, with limited parking available. We urge patience and driving with care as these various improvements are ongoing. Local visitors are encouraged to enjoy these parks on weekends, when most work will be suspended.
PR Updates:
Freelance writer Joe Yogerst, who contributes to Forbes, CNN, and National Geographic visited Kaua‘i from October 16–20 for coverage in the mentioned outlets, with a particular focus on Forbes. Joe experienced a garden tour, mountain tubing, nāpali snorkel sail and sightseeing across the Garden Island.
KVB hosted influencer Robert and Samantha Garlow and their family from the Instagram @chasing.sage (884k followers), October 22-26 to showcase Kaua‘i as a destination for multi-generational family travel. The Garlows experienced mountain tubing, nāpali snorkel sail, a lū‘au and sightseeing across the island.
Kaua‘i Events:
For more events, please visit www.gohawaii.com and www.kauaifestivals.com
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