Wailua River State Park

Located on the banks of the Wailua River, the only real navigable river in Hawaii. Located off Kuhio Hwy (Rt 56), it contains six recreation sections, a place of refuge, a heiau complex and natural features ranging from beach to mountain.

It is open all day every day. Call for info. Donations are accepted.

A footnote of history is that a Union vessel hid from the Confederate ship "Shenandoah" during the Civil War in the Wailua River. The "Shenandoah" had been sent to destroy the northern Pacific whaling fleet.

Location: Kuhio Hwy, Wailua - Kauai Hawaii Telephone 808-274-3444

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Honolulu Marathon Honolulu December 13 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27 Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 Niaulani Forest Work Day Volcano December 20 Waimea Town Celebration Waimea February 18 thru February 19