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Honokohau
Honokohua is probably best known for its beaches and
Kaloko-Honokahau National Historical Park.
Kaloko-Honokohau is situated along the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii in an
area of barren and rugged lava, much sunshine, and warm temperatures. At first
glance the landscape appears unsuitable for human habitation and yet, long ago,
the Hawaiian people built a thriving settlement here. This settlement was to
last for hundreds of years, until well into the 19th century when Western
culture brought an end to the Hawaiian way of life. Kaloko-Honokohau contains
many Hawaiian grave sites. These are sacred grounds; the ancient Hawaiians
believed that their deceased ancestors returned in the form of an 'aumakua, or
family god, to guide the living members of the family. The park contains many
other sites of significance to Hawaiians, including house platforms, fishing
shrines, canoe landings, and petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings). To date, more
than 200 archeological sites have been recorded in the park and 200 more have
been noted. But, more important for Hawaiians, Kaloko-Honokohau represents a
place where their ancestors once lived, died, and are buried, and is therefore
invaluable to their heritage. The park also contains the offshore waters of
Honokohau Bay. The marine life here is particularly abundant because of the
presence of a shallow inshore area -- an unusual situation in west Hawaii. Reefs
and shallows provided food sources which historically supplemented inland
agricultural produce and established a balanced diet for ancient Hawaiians.
Big Island Hawaii Scuba Diving - Big Island Watersports Scuba Dive - Scuba dive the calm clear waters of the Big Island’s Kona Coast with Big Island Watersports, the Big Island’s complete water sports outfitter.The Big Island of Hawaii’s Kona Coast is world renown for it’s diving. The consistent weather and calm ocean conditions allow for some of the best dive conditions possible. The Kona Coast offers over 40 excellent dive sites, some of which include: Mahukona, Puako, Kealakekua, Honaunau, and South Point. You’re dive location will be chosen the day of your dive for the best possible conditions. In general, it’s pretty hard to get a bad dive in Kona! You’ll dive in a small group, not to exceed 4 divers to 1 PADI and SSI Certified dive instructor.The Boat: The Diversity is a new, 14 passenger, custom built dive vessel with a premium stereo onboard, restroom, and solar shower. For additional information, or to make reservations and purchase tickets, click on Big Isle Watersports Scuba Dive. |
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Atlantis Submarine Adventure Kona
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| ATV Outfitters Hawaii -
Discover the dramatic beauty of Hawaii on your own All-Terrain Vehicle with
ATV Outfitters Hawaii! Choose from the Historical Ocean Cliff Trail, the
15-Mile Waterfall Adventure, or see it all on the 22-Mile Deluxe Kohala
Coastline Tour. ATV Outfitters Hawaii offers historical scenic guided tours
riding through private ranchlands, along the edge of spectacular sea cliffs,
lush tropical rainforests and historical sites. It's very exciting and very
cultural as their guides explain the history about the areas that you ride
through. Their adventures include several stops at points of interest to
give riders photo opportunities and past/present information about the area.
All guests are first registered at our headquarters, then provided helmets, gloves and goggles. Guests are then transported to the ATV barn where each rider will be riding their own user friendly, fully automatic All Terrain Vehicle. At the ATV barn, they are given an ATV safety operating instruction, taken on a safety course and then if the riders are all comfortable they then go on the trail. For additional information, or to make reservations and purchase tickets, click on ATV Waterfall Adventure |
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