Pu'uhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park

Ancient Temples And Migrating Whales At Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

Much is left up to the imagination when you watch koholā (humpback whales) from shore on Hawaiʻi Island. You will see plenty of blows in the distance, as well as tail and pectoral flipper slaps. You may luck into spyhopping or a dramatic breach — but you need binoculars or a spotting scope to really see what’s going on. Mostly, you have to be patient and fill in the visual blanks.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 29th, 2024 2:58pm

Meet The Ki'i, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Two Ki'i statues guarding the royal grounds of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

"As defined by Pukuʻi's Hawaiian Dictionary, a kiʻi is an image, statue, or likeness that serves as symbolic representations of the akua, or the multitude of Hawaiian gods, deities, and venerated ancestors. While images most commonly took the form of wooden carvings, they were also formed out of pōhaku (stone), carved into pūnohunohu (sea urchin spines), or as ornate feathered images."

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Meet The Ki'i

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By Rebecca Latson - September 10th, 2020 9:51am

Storms Shutter National Park Units

Hurricanes and their aftermath have shuttered a small handful of units of the National Park System from Hawaii to Texas.

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By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2020 12:04pm

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Raising Entrance And Camping Fees

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park officials say they will incrementally increase entrance and camping fees over the next three years to fund deferred maintenance and improvement projects within the park, and to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities.

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By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2015 12:40am

Tri-Park Pass Lets You Enjoy Three Hawaiian National Park Gems

For less than seven cents a day, visitors can enjoy Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, and Haleakalā National Park by purchasing the annual tri-park pass, which is good for one year from the date of purchase.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2014 3:20am

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Cleanup From Tsunami Under Way At National Park Sites in Hawaii

Clean-up is ongoing in both Pu`uhonua o Honaunau and Kaloko Honokohau national historical parks in Hawaii from last week's tsunami, which officials say overtopped walls and surged hundreds of feet inland.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 15th, 2011 10:01am

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One Pass Gains You Entry to Three National Park Units In Hawaii

Residents of Hawaii, or mainland travelers who visit the islands frequently each year, can find a bargain in a "TriPark Pass" being sold for entry into Hawai‘i Volcanoes, Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau, and Haleakala national park entrance stations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2010 2:15am

National Park History: Renaming National Parks Can Show Respect for Native Cultures

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Pu'uhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park both celebrate birthdays in July. These two parks were renamed for cultural-political reasons, underscoring the importance of labels and the need to respect native peoples.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 30th, 2008 9:01pm

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

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