OutsideMar 24, 2026What Travelers Should Know About the Floods in Hawai’iWith historic flooding hitting the Hawaiian islands, travelers are rethinking spring break plans. Here’s what locals want you to consider before canceling your trip.15 things in this storyHawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkMuseumPartially reopened, access to Kīlauea summit restored.KīlaueaSightSummit area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.Chain of Craters RoadSightRoad in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, access restored.ElsewhereSugar BeachSightKihei, United StatesBeach in Kihei, Maui.Jamie O’Brien Surf ExperiencePlaceOahu, United StatesOffers surf lessons at Turtle Bay Resort and Waikiki.Turtle Bay ResortHotelOahu, United StatesLocation for surf lessons on the North Shore.Haleakalā National ParkMuseumMaui, United StatesBoth districts remain closed.Waiʻānapanapa State ParkSightMaui, United StatesPark on Maui, remains closed.ʻĪao Valley State MonumentSightMaui, United StatesMonument on Maui, remains closed.Maui True NorthPlaceMaui, United StatesOffers surf and kitesurfing lessons.MānoaNeighborhoodOahu, United StatesArea on Oahu that suffered extreme damage.LahainaNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea on Maui impacted by fires.WaikikiNeighborhoodHonolulu, United StatesArea in Honolulu, largely unaffected.East MauiNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea in Maui, including Road to Hāna, limited access.Road to HānaSightMaui, United StatesRoad in East Maui, limited to local traffic.Read the full piece at Outside →
The New York TimesDec 17, 2025Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island on a BudgetRural stays booked on the Hipcamp platform allow budget visitors to save money while reveling in the outdoors.
