Connecting Hawai'i
Established in 2000 for the preservation, protection and interpretation of traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, the Ala Kahakai NHT is a 175-mile trail corridor full of cultural and historical significance. It traverses through hundreds of ancient Hawaiian settlement sites and through over 200 ahupua'a (traditional sea to mountain land divisions). Connect now...
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Looking at the Past... for the Future
He 'ike `ana ia i ka pono (It is a recognizing of the right thing) The Comprehensive Management Plan is the vision to guide us along the right path.
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Connecting Ohana (Families and Communities)
E ala! E alu! E kuilima! (Up! Together! Join hands!) It takes a village to raise a child and it takes communities together to connect a trail.
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One at a Time
Pa`a ka waha, hana ka lima (Never mind talking; start working). One stone, one step, one project at a time will build the trail for all.
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Step into History
Watch a video of the three West Hawaii island National Parks connected by a National Historic Trail.
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Stop. Look and Listen
Stories of national significance are yours when you stop to look at and listen to Pacific Island Parks blog.
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Did You Know?
Did you know the green sea turtle is not called green due to the color of its shell, but rather the color of its fat that results from its all seaweed diet.