Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

National historical park Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
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Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located in the Kona District on the Big island of Hawaiʻi. The park includes the National Historic Landmarked archaeological site known as the Honokōhau Settlement. It was established for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture. The park features ancient Hawaiian aquaculture fishponds, house site platforms, petroglyphs, stone slides, and religious sites. Visitors can explore the park's trails, including the Māmalahoa Trail, and enjoy activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing. The park is also home to a variety of native birds, including the Hawaiian duck, Hawaiian coot, and Hawaiian stilt

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited an ancient Hawaiian settlement, fish ponds and religious sites, and saw petroglyphs and green sea turtles

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the green sea turtles and learning about Hawaiian culture ✨