마우나 로아‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪10‬개의 천연기념물

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Sea turtles can be seen on the black lava beach during egg-laying

The tablet's inscription reads roughly: The mystical turtle, Kauila, makes her home in the Ka'u district on Punalu'u Bay. According to Hawaiian mythology, Kauila had the ability to transform from a turtle into human form and play with and watch over children along the shore. The people of Ka'u loved Kauila as the guardian of their children and also for their spring, which provided them with pure drinking water.

The spectacularly crafted Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail takes you down a black rocky bluff and right up to the water's edge. You can see across the Ki'ilae Watercourse to Ki'i Point where the old lava flow meets the sea.

Beautiful viewpoint above the clouds with the opportunity to have a picnic. Pheasants can also be seen here occasionally.

Interesting information with video and a short tour on historical topics.

This park is generally quiet on weekdays, but popular with families on the weekend. The beautiful southern coast has lava rocks, an abandoned pier slowly being consumed by the waves, and lush greenery. After Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941, the U.S. military wanted to minimize landing options by bombing Honuapo Pier and it has remained untouched to this day.

The Mauna Loa Lookout and Trailhead is where the Mauna Loa Road ends. Mauna Loa Lookout is at 6,662 feet above sea level, and from here visitors can see the Kīlauea volcano, old lava flows, and on a clear day even the ocean. The area is subalpine woodland, and by biking here, cyclists will pass Koa, Māmane and ‘ōhi‘a trees. Bird spotting is popular here, and there are sometimes sightings of the ‘i‘iwi. The shade shelter here was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and still stands strong today.