Islands

Known for beauty and splendor, the Hawaii Islands are one of our favorite places.

	Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Volcanoes are monuments to Earth's origin, evidence that its primordial forces are still at work.
	National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Few national cemeteries can compete with the dramatic natural setting of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The "Punchbowl" was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. Although there are various translations of the Punchbowl's Hawaiian name, "Puowaina," the most common is "Hill of Sacrifice."
	Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site The stone heiau at Pu'ukoholā is one of the last major sacred structures built in Hawaii before outside influences altered traditional life permanently. Constructed in 1790-91 by Kamehameha I, this heiau, or temple, played a crucial role in the ruler's ascendancy.
	Puakō Petroglyph Archeological District The 233-acre Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve contains one of Hawaii’s largest collections of rock art with more then 3,000 designs identified.