Picture 1 : Diamond Head State Monument and Waikiki Beach, O`ahu. The shorewaters along Waikiki are overshadowed by the majestic Diamond Head, otherwise known as Leahi. Along this beach, Kamehameha The Great landed his war canoes to begin his march to Nu`uanu and his conquest of O`ahu. Each year, millions of tourists walk along the seashore to enjoy this postcard view of Hawai`i’s most famous attractions. The more adventurous visitors walk the .7 mile trail inside the crater to Diamond Head’s summit for a breathtaking view of O`ahu’s leeward shore. Both Diamond Head crater and Waikiki’s shorewaters are managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Photo courtesy of DLNR.

Picture 2 : Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District, O`ahu. The submerged lands of this Marine Life Conservation District are protected by law and managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). It provides a safe haven for a breathtaking variety of marine creatures and attracts thousands of snorklers and swimmers each day. Photo courtesy of DLNR.

Picture 3 : Puu O Umi Natural Area Reserve, Hawai`i Island. Natural Area Reserves managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources house the last remnants of old Hawai`i. Native forests trees, endemic plants, rare and critically endangered birds and other wildlife which survive here are all part of an ecosystem that is continually shrinking. Photo courtesy of DLNR.

Picture 4 : Tidepools along south shore, Hawai`i Island. The rugged yet picturesque southwestern shore of Hawai`i Island is rich in marine resources and historic sites protected and managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Historically, these waters have been rich fishing grounds for the many Hawaiian villages which once dotting the coastline. Further inland, the Mamalahoa Highway, a coastal foot trail connected the villages. This is possibly the richest area in the State for heiau (pre-contact religious place of worship), ko`a (shrines) and other culturally significant sites. Photo courtesy of DLNR.

Picture 5: The stream running through Hanakapi`ai Valley along the Na Pali Coast of Kaua`i is home to a wide variety of rare, native aquatic species protected by DLNR. For visitors walking the 2-mile trek to Hanakapi`ai, the shallow pools at the shoreline are inviting wading spots.

Picture 6: The trail through the Na Pali State Park stretches for 11 miles along the rugged northern Coast of Kaua`i to Kalalau Valley. It is a place of scenic waterfalls and streams; magnificent, hanging valleys; a pristine marine ecosystem; and numerous historic sites. Visitor’s from around the world hike the trail along this coastline made famous in movies like Jurassic Park. DLNR is charged with the responsibility of protecting the area’s resources and regulating commercial activities along the coastline. The Division of State Parks issues a limited number of overnight permits for Na Pali to remain within the park’s projected carrying capacity.