The Puukohola Heiau was built in 1790-91 by the Hawaiian leader Kamehameha I. A heiau is a temple or sacred place where ...
This sacred site has one of the largest and oldest heiau (temple) in the state, Pu'ukohola Heiau. The lava rock structure is said to have been built by King Kamehameha I as a place to worship and ...
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On the Trail of Kamehameha
Just because we mellow our brains and vibe on sunny beach vacations doesn’t mean we can’t be curious enough to learn about our hosts. Walk ankle-deep into surf and sand, but wade knee-deep into local ...
The Ahu’ena Heiau was restored as the king’s personal temple and rededicated to Lono, god of agriculture and prosperity. At the heiau, Kamehameha reportedly held nightly secret council ...
A group of volunteers gathered this past weekend at the Hi’i Agricultural Heiau as part of Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center’s efforts to restore the area. Photo courtesy Lānaʻi Culture ...