The rest of us headed up to Lapakahi State Historical Park
This 265-acre park is the site of an ancient Hawaiian settlement located along the shoreline of the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.
The area was first settled around 600 years ago in the 1300's. Some of the village has been partially restored but most of the rocky walls and remains are original.
Marked trails and a free guide brochure lead you through several acres of this historic village.
This area was rich in natural resources for the settlers - good fishing and fertile land. But life here was also difficult as the ground is rocky and the area is very windy.
Lava stone walls formed the lower portion of the homes and shelters built here. Wooden poles supported the pili grass roofs and walls.
Trees, bushes, grass and rocks were all used as food sources or utensils for building, cooking or fishing. The villagers were divided into fishermen and farmers to provide a well-balanced diet of fish, fruit and vegetables.
Natural coves made it easy to launch and dock canoes. The hillside provided a vantage point to watch for the return of the fishermen.
Fishing shrines were dedicated to the fishing god, Ku'ula, who lived in the stone. A portion of every catch was left at the stone in return for the gods blessings.
This 265-acre park is the site of an ancient Hawaiian settlement located along the shoreline of the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.
The area was first settled around 600 years ago in the 1300's. Some of the village has been partially restored but most of the rocky walls and remains are original.
Marked trails and a free guide brochure lead you through several acres of this historic village.
This area was rich in natural resources for the settlers - good fishing and fertile land. But life here was also difficult as the ground is rocky and the area is very windy.
Lava stone walls formed the lower portion of the homes and shelters built here. Wooden poles supported the pili grass roofs and walls.
Trees, bushes, grass and rocks were all used as food sources or utensils for building, cooking or fishing. The villagers were divided into fishermen and farmers to provide a well-balanced diet of fish, fruit and vegetables.
Natural coves made it easy to launch and dock canoes. The hillside provided a vantage point to watch for the return of the fishermen.
Fishing shrines were dedicated to the fishing god, Ku'ula, who lived in the stone. A portion of every catch was left at the stone in return for the gods blessings.
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