Where to see a Monarch in Hawaii
The Monarch is recorded in the counties of 43 Hawaii state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Nā Pali Coast State Park
- Koke'e State Park
- Waimea Canyon State Park
- Haʻena State Park
- ʻĪao Valley State Park
- Mākena State Park
- Waiʻanapanapa State Park
- Palaʻau State Park
- Lydgate State Park
- Miloliʻi State Park
- Polihale State Park
- Puaʻakaʻa State Park
- Launiu Poko State Park
- Nuʻalolokai State Park
- Ukumehame Beach State Park
- Ahukini State Recreation Pier
- Waimea Recreational Pier State Park
- Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area
- Akaka Falls State Park
- Kekaha Kai State Park
- Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
- Kalopa State Recreation Area
- Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
- Wailoa River State Park
- Wailuku River State Park
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.