On the lava flows the people discovered a spirit...
To survive in a hot and arid environment the native Hawaiians (kanaka maoli) used ancient fishing skills, including the building of fishponds, and the knowledge of the location of precious fresh water (wai) that flows into the many brackish pools throughout the park. The spirit of the people (poe) and the knowledge of the elders (kupuna) created a tradition of respect and reverance for this area
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Environmental Assessment for Cultural Center
The "Finding of No Significant Impact" for the construction of the new Cultural Center, and its operation in partnership with Makani Hou, is approved.
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2013 Park Compendium
Updated Park Compendium for 2013
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Celebrating the Hawaiian Culture....
The native Hawaiians of this land division (ahupua'a), where in tune with the seasons of the year. They celebrated events such as the Makahiki...
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Aimakapa Fishpond Wetlands Management Plan
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park requests comments on the Aimakapa Fishpond Wetlands Management Plan......
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A Founding Park Document and The Park's Mission
The Spirit of Kaloko-Honokohau (1974) is a founding park document that helped to establish legislation.....
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Step into History...
One minute video 'commercial' about the National Parks in West Hawaii.
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Native Birds in the Park
Native Birds in the fishpond
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Did You Know?
Did you know that the Hawaiian moon calendar was developed over many centuries and is used to determine times for fishing and planting?