Puohokamoa Falls and Kaumahina State Wayside Park - Hawaii

Address:Highway 360E
Hawaii

Kaumahina State Park is 7.8 acres of shade and tropical beauty for travelers of the Hana highway. Aside from incredible views, there are several trails here that lead up from the ocean and plenty of shade for picnicking. The year-round pleasant climate makes this park the perfect rest stop, and the multitude of exotic plants further enhance the experience here. Do remember though: when stopping in, be sure to bring plenty of your own water, especially if planning to stay the night.

This park features a wealth of vegetation and wildlife typical of the Everglades, plus a forest made up of tropical trees. Although rare elsewhere, the Florida royal palm is a common tree here. The park is also the site of a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, the Bay City Walking Dredge. Built in 1924, it was used to build the Tamiami Trail highway (U.S. Highway 41) through the Everglades, linking Tampa to Miami. Hiking, bicycling, and canoeing trails offer opportunities for visitors to explore the park's remarkable wilderness. The park has canoe rentals along with a boat ramp that provides access to the Blackwater River, where anglers can enjoy both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Campers can spend the night in a full-facility campground; youth/group and primitive campsites are also available. The picnic areas have pavilions and grills for use on a first-come-first-served basis. Located on U.S. Highway 41, 17 miles south of Naples.