The Spirit of Kaloko

Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawai'i lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokohau.  Some people find it difficult to understand why the ancient Hawaiians chose to settle upon these stark lava fields.  The reason was, perhaps, a spiritual one, for there was a spirit in Kaloko-Honokohau.  The Hawaiians who first came to the area felt its presence in every rock and tree, in the gentle waters of shallow bays and in the tradewinds that gently swept across the lava flow.  Perhaps you too will experience this spirit on your visit to this National Historical Park.