Waianapanapa State Park is a state park in Hana, on the island of Maui, in Hawaii. It is located at the end of Waianapanapa Road off Hana Highway at mile marker 32, east of Kahului, Maui. Waianapanapa means "glistening fresh water" in the Hawaiian language, referring to nearby fresh water streams and sparkling pools. The camp offers camping facilities, including a small lawn where campers may pitch a tent, and a public bathroom nearby.
The anchialine tide pools at the park turn red several times a year due to the arrival of shrimp species like Halocaridina rubra (ōpaeula) and Metabetaeus lohena. Local folklore says it is the blood of Popoaleae, a mythical princess who was murdered in a nearby lava tube cave by her husband, Chief Kaakea.
Natural features
Waianapanapa State Park's natural features include:Hawaii state parks.org seabird colonies anchialine pools native hala (Pandanus tectorius) coastal mesic forests lava tubes heiau (religious temples) a natural arch sea stacks blowholes a small black sand beach. anchialine shrimp
See also
List of Hawaii state parks
References
External links
Waiʻānapanapa State Park at Hawaii.gov Hawaii State Parks: Official Waiʻānapanapa State Park website