Pāʻulaʻula - Russian Fort Elizabeth — Attraction in Kauai

There is interesting history here and that part is interesting. However, the site look like it's not taken care of except mowing. You can walk around some of the fort on foot, but there are plenty of places that are nearly impassable due to the brush and undergrowth. And getting onto or into the fort walls was prohibited. That's fine but the place could be so much better. Signs with things to note while walking around as opposed to the single sign at the parking lot. Access to the entire site is a must. How about a dirt ramp next to a wall so one can see the interior of the fort also? The restrooms were passable. But, I give it some slack because we're still coming out of COVID and what do I know, maybe the funding...

This place is completely uninteresting from a visual standpoint. If you read the history about the fort it makes the fact that the location and foundation are still there interesting.

As far as stopping to visit, may I point out that it has a bathroom that is conveniently located and easily accessible from the main highway (that isn’t crowded). We used this particular restroom several times over the week we visited. In fact we used it enough that the term “Russian Fort” now refers to the need for someone to relieve themselves. A souvenir that I didn’t anticipate bringing home...

I made a whim of the moment stop here in 2018 and glad I did. One has to appreciate the site for what it is, an interesting part of the history of the island involving a Russian presence that may or may not be enough to sway your decision to come because it's not the most exciting place to see in Kauai. Even if you don't like history, appreciate the fort's strategic location that gives good sightlines out to sea and up river. There were some homeless camping outside the walls, but I never felt bothered. I'd say if you have a spare hour, just stop by and...