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Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument

Located in the state of Hawaii

The marine monument consists of ocean waters and 10 islands and atolls of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands including Midway Atoll (which is the site of the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge). The monument was created in 2006 with 139,797 square miles (362,070 km2), and its boundaries were expanded on August 26, 2016, more than quadrupling in size to a total area of 582,578 square miles.

There are limited ways to access the Monument for specific purposes, such as to conduct cultural practices and research, habitat restoration and scientific work, and to develop educational and media products. See Permitting for application details on the parks website.

*Please see more details for leash info

There are limited ways to access the Monument for specific purposes, such as to conduct cultural practices and research, habitat restoration and scientific work, and to develop educational and media products. See Permitting for application details on the parks website.

*Please see more details for leash info

There are limited ways to access the Monument for specific purposes, such as to conduct cultural practices and research, habitat restoration and scientific work, and to develop educational and media products. See Permitting for application details on the parks website.

  • Extreme range of weather
  • Extreme heat
  • Kiawe thorns
  • Other spiny and prickly land plants & water
  • Predatory sea life
  • Ticks, biting and poisonous insects
  • Do not drink from waterways
  • Bring plenty of drinking water

Leash Laws: Most parks require dogs to be on a leash in some or all areas, however, some parks allow dogs off leash in certain locations, please consult the parks website before going off leash, Thank you!

  • Consult the park website before traveling all information is to be used as a guide.
  • Respect local wildlife.
  • Leave no trace – What you bring in, you bring out.
  • If you are visiting during the hottest months of the year, a “palm test” is recommended before walking your dog – place your hand on the pavement for a minute and see if it is comfortable there. If the pavement feels hot to your palm, it will be hot to your dog’s paws.

Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Website

Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Volunteer

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