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OutsideMar 24, 2026

What Travelers Should Know About the Floods in Hawai’i

With historic flooding hitting the Hawaiian islands, travelers are rethinking spring break plans. Here’s what locals want you to consider before canceling your trip.

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  • Sugar 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.
  • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkMuseumBig Island, United StatesPartially reopened, access to Kīlauea summit restored.
  • 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.
  • KīlaueaSightBig Island, United StatesSummit area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
  • Chain of Craters RoadSightBig Island, United StatesRoad in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, access restored.
  • East MauiNeighborhoodMaui, United StatesArea in Maui, including Road to Hāna, limited access.
  • Road to HānaSightMaui, United StatesRoad in East Maui, limited to local traffic.
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 14, 2025

14 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in Winter

Summer may be high season, but these parks are at their best in the colder months.

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  • Delicate ArchSightArches National Park, United StatesThe arch is the most widely recognized landmark in Arches National Park and is depicted on Utah license plates and a…
  • Ocean DriveTrailAcadia National Park, United StatesScenic drive, plowed during snowy months.
  • Phantom RanchHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesVintage cabins and restaurant at the canyon bottom.
  • Santa Elena CanyonSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesSunset turns this canyon into shades of amber.
  • Zabriskie PointSightDeath Valley National Park, United StatesTake in the rosy glow of sunrise from here.
  • Golden CanyonTrailDeath Valley National Park, United StatesHike through the mustard-hued walls of this canyon.
  • Inn at Death ValleyHotelDeath Valley National Park, United StatesLounge poolside at this freshly updated historic hotel.
  • Circle of Fire helicopter tourPlaceHawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United StatesSoar over the national park on this tour.
  • Chisos Mountains LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStay here and marvel at high-elevation vistas.
  • Bright Angel CampgroundPlaceGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesNab last-minute permits to camp near the river.
  • Rim TrailTrailGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesFamily-friendly trail with panoramic views.
  • Window FormationSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesMarvel at vistas of this formation.
  • Hermits RestSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesStone ruins at the end of the Rim Trail.
  • Alpine Visitor CenterSightRocky Mountain National Park, United StatesHighest visitor center in the National Park System.
  • Trunk BaySightUS Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin IslandsIslet in Virgin Islands National Park.
  • Keys ViewSightJoshua Tree National Park, United States
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