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News Release Date: November 12, 2020

Contact: PUHE Staff, 808-882-7218 x1011

Kawaihae, HI – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is increasing access to the park’s indoor museum and is offering interpretive talks and ranger-led guided tours. The interpretive talks and guided tours must be scheduled in advance and are limited to 10 visitors per event.The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

Beginning November 15, Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site will reopen access to:  

• Indoor museum: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (daily)
• Bookstore: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
• Interpretive talks and Ranger-led guided tours: (educational based school groups and certified (authorized) commercial use tour groups) scheduled in advance by calling 808-882-7218 ext. 1011; groups no larger than 10 visitors will be allowed.

In addition, the following spaces continue to be available:   

• Visitor Center: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
• All trails and outdoor spaces. 

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site our operational approach continues to be centered on examining each facility function and service to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance and are regularly monitored. We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public areas and workspaces are safe and clean. A safe and enjoyable park experience begins at home. The NPS encourages visitors to plan their visit by checking the park’s website and social media for current conditions and travel tips. The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly, by following CDC and state and local guidance, social distancing, and wearing a face covering when social distance cannot be maintained.Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website www.nps.gov/puhe and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.  www.nps.govAbout the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 422 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.