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  • andhow23
    Oklahoma City, OK100 contributions
    Review of: Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
    Place of Refuge
    A must stop on the Big Island.
    A National Park Historic Site, but also a sacred spot.
    This “place of refuge” provided protection and redemption to defeated warriors and other disgraced persons who were able to make it there. The Kahuna provided guidance to help them rejoin society.
    There is a peaceful, serene vibe there. You can still feel it.
    We also got to see a sea turtle and brightly colored fish in an alcove on the shore.
    Written 16 September 2022
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  • Gloria Z
    16 contributions
    Review of: Lapakahi State Historical Park
    Good views, some historical sites
    Great views, nice swimming area although the beach is rocky so we didn’t go in. We were one of the only cars there (weekday, mid-afternoon) and did a short self-guided tour using the trail maps located at the front of the park. I wish there was more information but there were basic explanations showing old canoe storage areas, houses, and salt-making stations (see photo). There were picnic benches so we took a lunch break there.
    Written 22 August 2022
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  • Rae J
    The Woodlands, TX111 contributions
    Review of: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    A Must See!
    Very interesting and educational historical park. Tours are given several times a day or an app is available if you'd prefer to do it yourself. Allow 1-2 hours.
    Written 13 September 2022
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  • Mike F
    Antigo, WI121 contributions
    Review of: Puukohola National Historic Park
    Great stop!
    Great stop, great history and beautiful place! Do the audio tour! Very glad we were able to make it here, my boys loved it. Half hour to see it all, and the gift shop is great. The ranger was awesome and did a great job with my boys; completing the book and getting their badge. We really enjoyed our time...and its right by the beach! Perfect!
    Written 23 August 2022
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  • Brian J
    Portland, OR131 contributions
    Review of: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Kahuku Unit
    Would like to see it post COVID
    Understood but disappointed the lava tube was closed to visitors. Know it's hit or miss on visibility of lava in the crater but would have been nice to see more than steam.
    Written 27 March 2021
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  • Mike H
    Phoenix, AZ1,972 contributions
    Review of: Devil's throat
    Short Walk
    I heard about this place but we drove past it the first time. Not marked on the maps but I had printed a google map of the location. Not too far from the Hilina pali Road. Parking is ont he side of the Chain Of Craters Road. Some might say its just a big hole in the ground.
    Written 24 February 2020
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