Kalaupapa National Park

Established in 1980, the Kalaupapa National Historical Park is another of the most haunted destinations of the Hawaii Islands. This park preserves the perfect setting for the historic surroundings of the Hawaiian stories. You can find the historic Hansen’s disease settlements of Kalaupapa & Kalawao. In fact, the leeward side of the Kalaupapa Peninsula is still home to many Hansen’s disease patients. Again, the churches of Siloama are situated on the windward side of the Kalawao Peninsula. This church was established in 1866.

This park gives all its visitor’s a chance to take a glance at the tragic history of the Hawaiian Islands. This apart, the picturesque view of the sea cliffs, rain forests, valleys & volcanic crater dominate the scenic beauty of this island. This historical park is in the process of its formation. The main aim of developing this park is preserve the historic events of this place so that some lessons might be learned from them. Another objective of this park is to bring to the forefront a disease that has been shrouded in mystery. This historic was included among the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This site receives special attention in protecting the historic architecture.

Contact Info:
Superintendent
POB 2222, Kalaupapa, HI 96742
Phone : (808) 567-5802
Fax : (808) 567-6729
Email : Click Here
Link : http://www.nps.gov/kala/

Hawaii’ss Big Island is home to a national park, unlike any other US state. The southwestern part of the town, Hilo is a landscape of crusty cinders, deep craters, heaps of pumice, blackened lava with fields up to three miles, & dots of vegetation.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Housing two of the world’s most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mount Loa, it encompasses both lava ice, with Kilauea pouring molten rivers of lava into the sea & Mt. Loa containing ice on its summit. The Park is an International Biosphere Reserve & World Heritage site. In fact, it is one of the few places on the earth where volcanic eruptions can be seen up & close. One can fluorescent yellow rocks smelling of rotten eggs & releasing sulphuric gases: marking the sulphur banks. The Thurston lava tube is a natural tunnel. Kilauea’s southern slope gives a breathtaking view of lava fields, craters & the coastline far below.

Mark Twain had once described the Hawaiian Islands to be “the loveliest islands that lies anchored in any ocean†. The name brings to mind beautiful images of drinking mai tais to slack key guitar, hibiscus behind the ears & papaya on the chin, hikes along the crust of a living volcano & hip-hop in Waikiki.

This intriguing & spectacular island can be best explored from the summit of Mount Kea. Travel from Kona through Hawaii’s historic Parker Ranch to the summit of Mount Kea. Mauna Kea Visitor’s Centre at 9000ft attracts a lot of attraction for it guides you to a personal, educational & entertaining star party. Do not miss out the Circle of fire & waterfalls helicopter tour. Also, make sure that you are a part of the 35-minute journey aboard an Atlantis 48-passenger submarine where you can see natural coral reef & its marine inhabitants.