Hawaii
Haleakala National Park
Submitted by siteadmin on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 19:46Haleakala National Park
P.O. Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768-0369
Phone: 808-572-4400
A variety of areas, from the summit to the ocean, protect fragile native Hawaiian ecosystems, rare and endangered species, and cultural sites.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Submitted by siteadmin on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 19:46Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
P.O. Box 52
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0052
Phone: 808-985-6000
Erupting volcanoes, rare and endangered plant and animal communities, and prehistoric sites are special features of the park.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Submitted by siteadmin on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 19:47Kalaupapa National Historical Park
P.O. Box 2222
Kalaupapa, HI 96742-2222
Phone: 808-567-6802
This park contains the site of the Molokai Island Hansen's disease (leprosy) settlement (1886-1969), areas relating to early settlement, and habitats for rare and endangered species.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Submitted by siteadmin on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 19:51Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
73-4786 Kanalani Street, #14
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2608
Phone: 808-329-6881
This was the site of important Hawaiian settlements before the arrival of European explorers. It includes coastal areas, three large fishponds, a house site, and other archeological remnants. The park is intended to preserve the native culture of Hawaii.
Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Submitted by siteadmin on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 19:52Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
P.O. Box 129
Honaunau, HI 96726-0129
Phone: 808-328-2326
Until 1819, vanquished Hawaiian warriors, noncombatants, and kapu breakers could escape death by reaching this sacred ground. The park includes ancient house sites, royal fishponds, coconut groves, and spectacular shore scenery.
Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Submitted by siteadmin on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 19:58Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
P.O. Box 44340
Kawaihae, HI 96743-4340
Phone: 808-882-7218
Ruins of Pu‘ukohola Heiau ("Temple on the Hill of the Whale"), built by King Kamehameha the Great during his rise to power, are preserved.
USS Arizona Memorial
Submitted by siteadmin on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 19:59USS Arizona Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Place
Honolulu, HI 96818-3145
Phone: 808-422-2771
This memorial, designed by architect Alfred Preis, marks the spot where the USS Arizona was sunk in Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, during the Japanese attack.
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