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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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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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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Step into History...
One minute video 'commercial' about the National Parks in West Hawaii.
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2012 Park Compendium
Review for Park Compendium
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Native Birds in the Park
Native Birds in the fishpond
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Did You Know?
Did you know the pohuehue is the beach morning glory native to Hawaii. It was used for fishing and medicines. Its lavender flowers open each morning and close by the afternoon.