Best Things To Do On Hawaii’s Big Island

Up until the 1800s, if you faced the death penalty in Hawaii you could go to an area on the west coast called pu’uhonua, (or in English “place of refuge.”) There a local priest would forgive them. Today this locale is an official park and historical landmark. Highlights include breathtaking scenery, intricate ki’i (wood carvings), eye-catching temples, and resident honu, (Hawaiian green sea turtles). There’s not a lot of shade so be sure you wear a hat and take some water with you.
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