Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Will McGough writes about travel destinations and outdoor adventures. Closed since last August for slope stabilization and ...

After nine months of closure, Maui's popular Iao Valley Needle, or Kukaemoku, is scheduled to reopen on May 1. This time around, there will be one big difference: non-residents will have to book ...

The Needle at Iao Valley State Monument on Maui. Nonresidents must now make reservations to visit the park. Photo Credit: Hawai Department of Land and Natural Resources Out-of-state visitors to Iao ...

WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While Iao Valley is known for its breathtaking scenery, Native Hawaiians consider it hallowed ground due to its spiritual and cultural roots. As Jason Momoa’s Apple TV+ ...

Apr. 14—When Iao Valley State Monument soon reopens after a nine-month closure for a slope stabilization project, it will become the fourth state park in Hawaii to require advance reservations for ...

The Iao Needle rises 1,200 feet in Maui's Iao Valley State Monument. Photo Credit: HildeAnna/Shutterstock.com Iao Valley State Monument will be closed for repairs beginning Aug. 1, according to the ...

Apr. 16—When Iao Valley State Monument soon reopens after a nine-month closure for a slope stabilization project, it will become the fourth state park in Hawaii to require advance reservations for ...

The Iao Valley State Monument on Maui is the latest destination in Hawaii to implement a new reservation system for out-of-state visitors. The new system begins as the park reopens, following a ...

IAO VALLEY (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kepaniwai Park in Iao Valley reopened to visitors Monday morning, the first section of the popular landmark to accept visitors since a massive flood caused significant ...

IAO VALLEY (HawaiiNewsNow) - A generational Iao Valley family on Maui is still working to secure their home after back-to-back storms. With rain still falling, they are worried more damage may come ...