High above Kaʻena Point, the campgrounds and accompanying trails at Peacock Flats offer campers and hikers a breezy wilderness refuge far from the bustle.
Kalihi resident Allison Hookano, a hiker and self-proclaimed native plant enthusiast said she likes to visit the area a couple times each month to admire the peace and the plants.
“You can find some serenity up there,” she said, “and nice views.”
But Hookano hasn’t been able to visit recently. The state has restricted access to the campgrounds for more than a month due to damage from this spring’s Kona low storms…