Iao Valley State Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the last reservation is at 4:30 p.m. Located in western Maui, it is about 4 miles west of Kahului from Highway 32. The day-use fee is $5 ...

Closed since last August for slope stabilization and infrastructure improvements, Iao Valley State Monument on Maui will finally reopen to visitors on May 1st. New rules and regulations will be in ...

The parking lot of Kepaniwai Park in Iao Valley was undermined after flooding crested the lot and swept through many of the Heritage Gardens’ pavilions on Sept. 13, 2016. -- The Maui News ...

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos IAO VALLEY — It’s been “so far so good” since Iao Valley State Monument reopened Monday with a new reservations system for out-of-state residents that ...

Central Maui not only encompasses the island's busiest city, Kahului (on the northern coast), it also acts as a gateway to Iao Valley State Park, one of the island's most popular hiking spots.

With its iconic Iao Needle and rich historical tapestry, Iao Valley State Park in Hawaii recently celebrated its 52nd anniversary as one of Hawaii’s most cherished natural sanctuaries.

One of the kid friendly hikes Maui has to offer is the Iao Needle at Iao Valley State Park. It is a short hike that is ...