"Charles Darwin might well have made his classic observations on the origin of species on Maui as well as the Galapagos Islands."
-Dr. Martin Griffin, Kipahulu Expedition photographer, 1967
Building a Traditional Hale Today
Hawaiians build houses today using the knowledge passed down
by their elders, with traditional and modern materials.
Cutting the Posts
Posts are cut with modern tools, but the style follows the ancient . . . — — Map (db m291751) HM
The landscape of Haleakala National Park rises from a lush valley beneath a waterfall at sea level to a red desert of cinder cones here at the volcanic summit of Haleakala. An astounding array of climates and life zones lies in between. Yet the . . . — — Map (db m62199) HM
"Kipahulu was an 'okana (district) with rich and
diverse but scattered agricultural resources. Its great
valley and lower fringing forests nourished forest taro
and other native food plants, as did the lower kula (open
country) lands above . . . — — Map (db m291750) HM
The Kipahulu District protects multiple intact ahupua'a, traditional land divisions that protect natural resources from mauka to makai (mountain to sea). Boundaries were often along streams and ridges and were marked by ahu (alter) with a pua'a . . . — — Map (db m292633) HM
In honor of all Americans of the Hana District who died in the service of their country that beauty and freedom of our land be preserved for all humanity — — Map (db m292637) WM
Residents have always utilized the rich marine resources along the Kipahulu coastline. The steep and rugged coastline cliffs are home to native 'ophii (limpet) and pipipi (nerite snails). Offshore, the lave shelf drops off to deep waters, home to . . . — — Map (db m290154) HM
In 1848 under Kang Kamehameha III, the Mahele (divide) privatized land for the first time in Hawai'i. The changes wrought by the Mahele are still felt today.
Maka'aiana (common people) were allowed to apply for ownership of kuleana (small . . . — — Map (db m292635) HM
In 1848 under King Kamehameha III, the Mehele (divide)
privatized land for the first time in Hawai'i. As foreigners
settled in Hawai'i and introduced western ideas, King
Kamehameha III believed the Mahele was a way for Native
Hawaiians to . . . — — Map (db m290132) HM
This rock wall enclosure stands on land that once belonged to the Po'Onika family. Their story illustrates the changes wrought by the 1848 mahele (divide), which privatized land and changed Hawai'i forever.
Frank C. Po'oinka was born here . . . — — Map (db m290130) HM
"…we behold water falling in cascades and running in streams to the sea after having watered the habitation of the natives which are so numerous that a space of three or four leagues [9 or 12 miles] may be taken for a single village." - . . . — — Map (db m290142) HM
Elizabeth Ka'ahumanu was born on March 17, 1768, In Häna at Pu'u Ka'ulki, Her mother High Chiefess Namahana I Kaleleonaiani, was the daughter of the Great Maui King Kekaulike and Ha'alo'u. Her father Ke'eaumoku Pápa'lahiahi was the son of Hawaii . . . — — Map (db m292638) HM
Look around. Notice the trees in all stages of growth.
Park staff, volunteers, and partners continually work to restore this native landscape, which was changed by over a century of plantation and ranch use.
Hala (Pandanus tectorius) is a . . . — — Map (db m291741) HM
Cultural Preservation Area
Wahi Kapu (Sacred Place)
Mökae Cove - Hämoa Beach
Na iwi küpuna (Bones of our ancestors) are preserved and safeguarded beneath these grounds. Na iwi kupuna are . . . — — Map (db m292636) HM
