- Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1807 hits
Sheets wrapped around kiawe logs, an attempt to catch topsoil being blown away by the strong winds that sweep the upland. - 17-9 ErodedGully
1469 hits - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1922 hits
Several 500-ton blasts of TNT made this crater in 1965. It was an attempt by the US Navy to mimic the effects of a nuclear blast and to study its efffects on ships moored nearby. Water in the crater used to be brackish but is now entirely saline - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1857 hits
This dirt track allows access to sections of the hard pan being replanted with native vegetation. It lies just above Hakioawa Bay. Between the posts, ground has been cleared for UXO down to a depth of four feet. - 17-9 Luku3
1357 hits - 17-9 Wiliwili
1442 hits
This ancient wiliwili tree is a remnant of the vast dryland native forest that once covered the island. It lies along the road near the summit of the island. - Pōhaku and homeless camp at Wa’ahila, 2010
938 hits
The pōhaku in the distance lies in an enclosure above the UH faculty apartments on Dole St. in Honolulu. A homeless lady has set up camp inside the enclosure. Cultural experts from a large Native Hawaiian organization have determined that the site is a heiau. - Pōhaku at Waʻahila, 2013
966 hits
Objects brought to the base of the pōhaku by the homeless lady who has set up camp within the enclosure. Cultural experts from a large Native Hawaiian organization have determined that the site is a heiau. - Imu Ahi at Puowaina, 2015
766 hits
An important pōhaku (stone) stood on this spot until 1977, when it was destroyed by the US Army in a renovation of the viewing area at Puowaina (Punchbowl). It is possible that the pōhaku was merely buried and still lies under the dirt at this spot. - Kamaile Unu, 1996
1450 hits
Waianaʻe residents with ancestral connections to that area use the term Unu rather than heiau to refer to large ceremonial structures. - Iniʻikawai Heiau, 2004
2181 hits
A heiau within a resort complex in Kahaluʻu. - Ahuena Heiau, 2006
1416 hits
This is not the original location of Ahuena, which stood nearby in what is now an adjacent private residence. Cultural practitioner David Roy was instrumental in having the stones of the heiau moved to where they stand now. - Hapaialiʻi, 2007
2645 hits
Before the reconstruction of Hapaialiʻi and the demolishing of the Outrigger Hotel. - Makoleʻa, 2008
1796 hits
Makoleʻa Heiau has been reconstructed by the landowner, and its surrounding complex turned into a cultural preserve. The heiau is connected to the aliʻi wahine Makoleʻa. - Kini, 2016
833 hits
This significant pōhaku used to lie near the road but was moved uphill to the residence of Nowlin Correia. Unfortunately, after Correiaʻs passing, the landowner (DHHL) evicted his family and the house now sits vacant, occupied by squatters. - Location of the battle of Moku Ohai
1149 hits
In the distance is Kealakekua Bay - Ukanipō Heiau, 2009
1144 hits
The principal structure at Ukanipō, a complex of many other features covering a large area. Ukanipō is also the name of a heiau in Mākua Valley on Oʻahu. - Hōkūliʻa 16758, 2007
951 hits
A large platform heiau adjacent to the pā of Kalaniopuʻu. - Hōkūliʻa 16511, 2007
955 hits
A platform heiau a mile inland, walled on three sides and open to the ocean on the fourth. - Hōkūliʻa 10278, 2008
946 hits - Hōkūliʻa Halekiʻi, 2009
899 hits - Hōkūliʻa Halekiʻi, 2009
917 hits - Hōkūliʻa 16756, 2009
872 hits
The pā (house enclosure) of the aliʻi nui Kalaniopuʻu. - Hōkūliʻa 16754, 2009
908 hits
A wall near the pā of Kalaniopuʻu - Hōkūliʻa 16384, 2010
897 hits
Old Government Road, built in the 19th century, runs straight through a large platform heiau. - Hōkūliʻa 16756, 2010
866 hits
Near the pā of Kalaniopuʻu - Hōkūliʻa Halekiʻi, 2018
971 hits
The stepped structure at the entrance to the cave. Note the kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs) on the left rock face. - Hōkūliʻa 16756, 2018
941 hits
Near the pā of Kalaniopuʻu - Hōkūliʻa 16756, 2018
981 hits
Near the pā (house enclosure) of Kalaniopuʻu, Aliʻi Nui at the time of Cookʻs visit. - Hōkūliʻa 16758, 2018
1009 hits
A small platform at the shore near the pā of Kalaniopuʻu - Paniau, 2006
1099 hits
The residence of Lonoikamakahiki is truncated by the tennis court at the Keauhou Surf and Racket Club - Old government road
1057 hits
The road was built in the 19th century, probably by prison labor. Public access along the road is still protected by law. - Kakapa Bay, 2018
1069 hits
Possibly a house platform - Kakapa Bay, 2018
1031 hits
A possible ceremonial platform adjacent to the ocean. - Puʻuoina Heiau, 2018
1082 hits
The large structure adjacent to the fishtrap at ʻAiʻōpio. Signs at this heiau mistakenly identified it several years ago as Halemanō Heiau, which may lie under water outside of the entrance to Honokōhau Harbor. - Haleaʻama Heiau, 2018
1111 hits
Hale Aʻama Heiau at the Keolanhihi complex, according to the Kekahuma map, which identifies it as a surfing heiau. Nobody now surfs in that area; it is possible that wave patterns have shifted. Or perhaps its connection with surfing is ceremonial and indirect. - Laʻaloa Heiau, 2018
1069 hits
Along Aliʻi Rd. - Kuʻemanu Heiau, 2018
1090 hits - Holualoa, 2018
1066 hits - Holualoa, 2018
1015 hits
This image was made from the top of the holua. The end closest to the highway is overgrown. - Lekeke, 2018
1098 hits
A large structure near Lekeke, possibly a heiau. - Paniau, 2018
1078 hits
The residence of Lonoikamakahiki at Paniau, according to the Kekahuna map. Now, the location of the Keauhou Surf and Racket Club. - Kua Bay Heiau, 2005
1240 hits
A large structure at Kua Bay, possibly a fishing heiau - Ahuaumi, 2004
1143 hits - Kapuanoni, 2009
1230 hits - Ahu o Lono, 2018
1062 hits
A platform in a petroglyph field at the Kona - Kohala border, along the Old Government Road - Keʻekū Heiau and Hāpaialiʻi Heiau, 2018
970 hits
Both heiau have been reconstructed - Kaloko, 2009
1163 hits
An upright stone in the surf, said to be a boundary marker. - Kukuipahu, 2018
1038 hits - Kapaʻa, 2018
1151 hits
A two-tiered structure in excellent condition.