05 2 4544
2037 hits
05 2 Kumuakuopio
2061 hits
The ahu at Mākua, 2005
2297 hits
The ahu (shrine) is modern, constructed for cultural accesses to the valley conducted by Mālama Mākau, a community organization. In the distance lies the US Army observation tower for live fire training exercises.
05 5 Bunkers
1838 hits
Grenade training enclosure, Mākua, 2005
2414 hits
An enclosure built of tires for grenade throwing practice.
Off-limits area, Mākua, 2005
2473 hits
This area is permanently off limits because it is contaminated by "improved conventional munitions." Small round bombs will explode decades later if they are slightly moved.
06 10FromNFBR
1953 hits
06 10Mist
1984 hits
08 2 4537
1856 hits
Main gate, Mākua, 2009
2340 hits
The entrance to Mākua. Until recent decades the valley was unfenced and open.
02 10 4542 1b
2093 hits
02 6 imu sandbags 1a
2002 hits
02 6 Targets 1a
1995 hits
US Army trench, Mākua Valley, 2002
2382 hits
A structure for live fire training exercises at Mākua.
13-5 4537 1a
1972 hits
04 12 BurnedTree
2070 hits
05 9 Fire
2009 hits
Erosion control efforts above Hakioawa, 2012
3379 hits
Erosion control efforts above Hakioawa, 2012
Hakioawa - Heiau, 2012
3003 hits
Perhaps related to this or nearby structures: " ... Thus 'Ai'ai performed his good work in establishing kū'ula and ko'a all around the island of Maui. He is also said to have visited Kaho'olawe and established a kū'ula at Hakioawa ... though it differs from the others in being built on a high bluff overlooking the sea, somewhat like a temple; its stones are in the form of a square, with a space in the middle where the fishermen of Kaho'olawe laid their first fish caught ... 'Awa and kapa were also placed there as offerings to the fishing 'aumakua." - from a translated mo'olelo in Hawaiian Fishing Legends, ed by Dennis Kawaharada, p. 19.
Hakioawa - Pōhaku near kūʻula, 2012
2826 hits
The naulu rain clouds approach from Haleakalā. Because the island sits in the leeward rain shadow of Haleakalā, the naulu rain has a great deal of cultural significance on Kahoʻolawe.
UXO at Kahoʻolawe, 1994
3089 hits
1994. Ordnance projectiles gathered along the side of the dirt road at Kealialalo, part of the UXO clearance prior to the island being returned to the State of Hawaiʻi. Much UXO remains, however.
Hakioawa - Kūʻula kai (fishing shrine) 1994
2925 hits
On the east side of Hakioawa
94 KuʻulaKai3
2788 hits
Hakioawa - Kūʻula kai, 1994
3001 hits
A kūʻula at Hakioawa, on the east bluff overlooking the bay
Kawainui, 2000
1851 hits
A stone suggesting a kohe (vagaina) at the place associated with the moʻo Hauwahine. This pōhaku may (or may not) hold cultural significance. At the mauka end of Kawainui wetland is another large kohe similar to this one, but located in a complex of sites.
Kukiokāne, 2001
2021 hits
From where the heiau used to be located, now the H-3 Freeway
Kukiokāne, 2001
1727 hits
A closeup view of the slender upright stone above Kukiokāne Heiau, one of the few remnants of the vast structure demolished in the construction of the Likelike Highway and the H-3 Freeway. The stone is about ten feet tall and perhaps three feet wide.
Alala, 2002
1761 hits
In the back yard of the Bredeson residence, Kaohao.
Kawailoa, 2006
1775 hits
Kawailoa Spring, near Olomana.
Wawamalu, 2009
1908 hits
The heiau at ʻAwawamalu, destroyed in the 1946 tidal wave. Its outline can be seen in the water, in the inlet that was probably the ancient canoe landing spot.
Hauwahine, 2011
1707 hits
The face of the moʻo Hauwahine at Kawainui
Luluku, 2011
1857 hits
A remnant of the Luluku terraces, a vast complex of lo’i. The irrigation system for the terraces still functions perfectly and one small section is now being put back into production.
Moliʻi, 2011
2017 hits
Moliʻi loko iʻa (fishpond) at Kāneʻohe.
Nānāhoa, 2011
1916 hits
The Nanahoa stone on the cliff is to the far right.
Puakea, 2011
2008 hits
Some of the few stones remaining at Puakea, where stones were taken to construct the roadbed of the modern road below. Massive earth terracing remains, however. Puakea was a puʻuhonua, so sacred that the sails of passing canoes were lowered as they passed.
Puakea, 2011
1747 hits
A large stone, one of the few remaining at Puakea Puúhonua.
Haʻikū, 2012
1755 hits
The H-3 Freeeway in Ha’ikū Valley. The construction of the freeway resulted in the destruction of many cultural sites.
Pueo, 2012
1816 hits
The name Pueo is not associated with this large heiau in the state database at the Historic Preservation Division. However, a 1950s Board of Water Supply map does identify it as Pueo Heiau.
Pueo, 2012
1797 hits
Ko’a, heads of branch coral, lie at the base of this wall att Pueo Heiau.
Haʻikū, 1990
2014 hits
The H-3 Freeway under construction in Ha’ikū Valley.
Leleahina, 1990
1898 hits
Leleahina is now cleared and is being cared for by a nearby Hawaiian ‘ohana (family).
Luluku, 1990
1957 hits
Remnants of the vast complex of lo’i (kalo terraces) at Luluku in Kāne’ohe. Much of the complex was demolished in the construction of the H-3 freeway.
Pali Golf Course, 1990
2064 hits
A possible cultural site with a distinctive upright stone at the crest of a hill
Pali Golf Course, 1990
2367 hits
On a hill at the Pali Golf Course - near a small upright stone.
Kukiokāne, 1992
1839 hits
A terrace facing at Kukuiokāne Heiau just before it was bulldozed for the H-3 Freeway construction.
Kaualaukī, 1993
1924 hits
An upright stone formerly at Kaualaukī Heiau, where hālau visit for gathering laʻau. Aside from this upright, it would be difficult to recognize the site as a heiau, but the remains of a large structure remain under heavy growth on either side of the trail. Unfortunately, a recent visit revealed that the upright stone is missing.
Kukiokāne, 1994
1920 hits
The bulldozed terraces of Kukiokāne Heiau, just prior to the construction of the H-3 Freeway.
Kukiokāne, 1994
2068 hits
The slender upright stone above Kukiokāne Heiau. The stone is still there, but covered by vegetation and hard to see. The archaeological survey of the heiau prior to its destruction did not record this as a cultural feature.
Kukuianiani, 1994
2030 hits
A stone perhaps used for grinding / mixing medicines at this heiau lapa’au (medicinal heiau). The name suggests that the stone might have been used as a lamp. The heiau has been cleared and is being cared for by a Hawaiian man who lives next to it.
Apili, 1990
2284 hits
This may (or may not) be April Heiau, placed by McAllister in the general vicinity of this platform.