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National Historical Park · HI

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokōhau. This seemingly barren and harsh landscape does not appear to be suitable for human existence, and yet, long before written history, the Hawaiian people built a thriving settlement upon this ʻaʻā lava.

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The rehabilitation of Kaloko fishpond started in 1998 and still continues today....
Kaloko Fishpond is the largest walled fishpond in the state (800 ft. long)
Honu (sea turtles) are common on the beach in this area of the park
Ai'opio fishtrap is on the south boundary of the park and is used frequently by visitors and for special events (annual children's cultural festival shown).
wall construction
Great skill was needed to build rock walls
Hawaiian cultural festival
Fourth graders at Park's Cultural Festival
Learning from park staff about plants
Fourth Graders learn about native plants at the park
Making Hawaiian objects
The detail of a Hawaiian artist
Modern version of Ki'i Pohaku (Petroglyphs)!
When you visit the Petroglyphs in the park you'll see this image in modern stone!
Offering
Offering during the time of Makahiki

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store