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**Kaloko-Honokahau National Historical Park **



 * __History__**

Whats the meaning behind our name? [|Kaloko] means "the pond" in Hawaiian. The park was named this because of the fish ponds located at the north part of the park. [|Honokahau] means "bay drawing dew" in Hawiian. This park was named this to represent the settlement of the native Hawaiians in the south part of the park.

When did we decide to become a park?: -To be exact, we were established on November 10,1978.

Why did we decide to become a park?: -The Kaloko Honokahau National Historical Park was created for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian culture. -Before the European explorers, this was the site of important Hawiian settlements. -The people who where most influential were native [|Hawaiian settlers].

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Where can you find us?:

-You can find the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park at the base of the [|Hualälai Volcano], along the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii.



-The park is 3 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 3 miles south of [|Keahole-Kona International Airport], along Highway 19 (the [|Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway]).

Why do we call ourselves an Historical park? -The Kaloko Honokahau is a national park because the native Hawaiians who once lived here fought to save there land at this exact area, so this is why we call it a national park.

Are we all natural? - The Kaloko Honokahau national park is a natural site. Its a [|natural site] because almost all of it is left as is, and there are plenty of naturally built land scapes to observe. Although there is some man made things on the site they are mostly necesities only. - Many of the main inhabitants(Hawaiians) are still a park of the land to this day. Some live on the land and others help visitors understand the history and [|culture] behind the park.

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 * __Environmental Issues__**

Starting out with the weather of this national park, the weather is normally hot and sunny, with temperatures mostly in the upper 80's. The natural features of Kaloko-Honokohau are mostly connected with the park's cultural features. The park is mainly made up of wetlands some of the Big Islands's finest wetlands. They are left over from a once thriving [|aquaculture system]. The park has many important [|natural features] that help us understand the story of the park and what its past was like. The [|coral reef], [|anchialine pools], [|tide pools], and wetland bird habitats are very open to the public to veiw and use.The air quality in the park is very good. With all the trees, plants, and fresh air from the waters there is a very good breathing feeling. The water quality is also very good. The waters are very unpolluted and they are preserved by the national rights of the park, so they stay clean year- round. As far as the geologic activity the park is only used for scientific use. Other than that nothing is taken from the park and habitats remain protected. Almost of of the Hydrologic activity is down to a minimum. Not much water is taken out of the park. The majority of it is left for the native Hawaiians living in the area. Fire activity is prohibited in the national park. This prevents large fires from occuring and keeps the natural site preserved. The main animal inhabitants of the park include, tiny red shrimp that live on algae in the anchialine ponds, and majestic humpback whales swimming across the deep blue [|Pacific] waters. Many animals large and small can be found living through out the park. Most of the plants involved in the park are aquatic plants. Others are tropical plants such as pom trees. As far as the natual land features, there is a volcano not to far from the park and there are very clear waters all around the park as well as [|tropical] colorful plants. The national park is preserved by the United States government and is to not be touched by any outside harm. Visitors are welcome but any removal of items in the park is unaccpetable. media type="custom" key="5422247" width="220" height="220" align="center"


 * __Recreational activities__**

-Visitors can experience recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking, fishing, snorkelling, swimming, wildlife viewing, kayaking, surfing and bird watching. -All of these activites give anyone all the more reason to want and explore this national park. -Its an inexpensive, fun, relaxing way to bring families together through nature, and along the way you will learn some of the many things different cultures of the world have to offer.

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WORK CITED

Websites . . < http://www.nationalchamberorch.org/exotic-places/top-5-truly-hawaiian-historical-sites>. . Pictures . . . . . []. . []. . . . . . []. <http://api.ning.com/files/M*AvWWuUyXBqdA8iF*aVwGYQjAwVw6hLPTn5V4pVDko_/ChinamansHatOahuHawaii.jpg>.