Hawaii Magazine
The 5 Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi
From the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument on Oʻahu to Haleakalā National Park on Maui, here are our readers’ five favorite national parks.
Aug 26, 2020
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While there are over 50 state parks in Hawaiʻi, there are only nine areas designated as “national parks” in the Islands. Like state parks, national parks and national monuments are vital in protecting areas of scenic, cultural and historic importance, and visitors and local residents alike are sure to learn something new about the Islands with each visit. Below are the top five national parks in the Hawaiian Islands, according to our very own readers.