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Kalaupapa
National Historic Park |
The park is on the north shore of the island of Moloka`i in Hawai`i |
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| Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a unique vacation stop offering visitors an insight into the Leprosy colony that disrupted the Hawaiian culture and parted family and residents from their homes. In addition, the peninsula offers vacationers a look at the tallest US lighthouse in the US Pacific Ocean, spectacular Hawaiian scenery, rare wildlife and tremendous bird watching opportunities. Check below for further Kalaupapa National Historical Park information.
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Uniqueness - Two tragedies occurred on the Kalaupapa Peninsula on the north shore of the island of Moloka`i; the first was the removal of indigenous people in 1865 and 1895; the second was the forced isolation of ... (click here for more)
Facts - The park is open 365 days each year. Commercial tours operate Monday through Saturday, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. There are 8,725 acres of land and 2,000 acres of water ... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Hawai`i enjoys moderate temperatures year-round. Rain increases in winter; some summer days are hot and humid. Trade winds are fairly constant. Temperatures range from the 70s in winter to the 90s in ... (click here for more)
Fees - There is no entrance fee for the park, nor are there fees for any park facilities. Overnight guests pay nominal lodging expenses. There are costs involved with the commercial tours, mule rides and air... (click here for more)
Camping - There is no camping within the park.... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - There are several nearby visitor attractions on Moloka`i. These include Moloka`i Museum & Cultural Center and R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill, with it’s mule driven cane crusher; Pala`au State Park, a 233-acre ... (click here for more)
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