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Hawaii National Parks
United States national parks located in
the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawaii Volcanos National Park
A United States national park centered around
the active Kilauea Volcano on the slopes of
Mount Mauna Loa in the center of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Haleakala National Park
This national park is centered around the dormant
Haleakala Volcano on the island of Maui was formerly
part of Hawaii Volcanos National Park, but in
1961 it was designated as a separate National Park.
USS Arizona Memorial
A memorial to the USS Arizona battleship, which was sunk
during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This
is the most visited attraction in Hawaii.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Kalaupapa National Historical Park, established in 1980, contains
the physical setting for these stories. Within its boundaries are
the historic Hansen's disease settlements of Kalaupapa and Kalawao.
The community of Kalaupapa, on the leeward side of Kalaupapa Peninsula,
is still home for many surviving Hansen's disease patients, whose
memories and experiences are cherished values. In Kalawao on the
windward side of the peninsula are the churches of Siloama,
established in 1866, and Saint Philomena, associated with the
work of Father Damien
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
When this trail is completed it will be a 175 mile walking
path along the coastline of the Big Island of Hawaii, that
will extend from Upolu Point in North Kohala to
Wahaula Heiau on the eastern boundry of Hawaii volcanoes
National park. The name of the trail means "trail by the sea".
The trail is not yet open to the public. For more
information see the
E Mau Na Ala Hele Web site.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park
Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site
See also:
National Natural Landmarks in Hawaii
National Wildlife Refuges in Hawaii
Other Parks in Hawaii
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