State Parks – My Aloha Trip

Taylor Family at Black Sand Beach at Waiʻānapanapa State Park Road to Hana Maui Hawaii

Waiʻānapanapa Reservation: How to Book Entry in 2026 for Maui’s Black Sand Beach

Everything you need to know to plan your visit to Waiʻānapanapa State Park for booking your parking and entry tickets online to secure access to the beautiful black sand beach on the Road to Hana, Maui.

Complete Rainbow over Waimea Canyon South Shore Kauai Hawaii 1

Waimea Canyon Guide: Drives, Hikes, Lookouts, and Fees

This is the ultimate Waimea Canyon guide for scenic drives, stunning hikes, and essential tips for an unforgettable adventure. One of my favorite hiking destinations in all of Hawaii, Kauai's Waimea Canyon is EPIC for views and experiences.

Taylor Family swimming at beach on Na Pali Coast Polihale State Park Kauai Hawaii 3

Polihale State Park: Kauai’s Most Beautiful Beach (and camping!)

Without a doubt, Polihale State Park is the most beautiful beach on Kauai that you can drive to. It's very remote and the road is terrible, but the payoff is amazing with towering cliffs and gorgeous water. And you can even camp here! Get all the details on planning a visit or camping trip to Polihale State Park on Kauai.

View of Waikiki Beach from Diamond Head Crater Hiking Trail Honolulu Oahu Hawaii 2

Hiking Diamond Head for Epic Honolulu Views (including a lighthouse!)

Visiting and hiking Diamond Head State Monument is an iconic thing to do when you're in Honolulu. There are things to know before planning it, including how to access the crater and all about reservations.

Taylor Family hiking Pihea Trail Kokee State Park Kauai Hawaii 7

Beautiful Kokeʻe State Park: Kauai’s Hiking Destination w/ Na Pali Coast Views

Hiking in Kokee State Park is one of the most beautiful things you can do on Kauai. Yes, there are challenging trails, but the epic views and dramatic forests are worth it. See our top picks for trails and visiting Koke'e State Park if you're not interested in hiking.

Na Pali Coast from Kalalau Trail Haena State Park Kauai Hawaii 1

Haena State Park: hiking the Kalalau Trail on the NaPali Coast – NEED TO KNOW

Hiking the Kalalau Trail of the NaPali Coast is one of the most famous things to do on Kauai. See why people travel across the world for this trail and how YOU can do it too (it's actually complicated to gain access). This is one of the most beautiful hikes in Hawaii and not to be missed if you can plan for it!