Kahoʻolawe - Wikipedia
WebKahoʻolawe (Hawaiian: [kəˈhoʔoˈlɐve]), anglicized as Kahoolawe (/ k ɑː ˌ h oʊ oʊ ˈ l ɑː w eɪ,-v eɪ / kah-HOH-oh-LAH-weh, -veh), is the smallest of the eight main volcanic islands of the Hawaiian Islands. Unpopulated, it lies about seven miles (11 km) southwest of Maui.
How to visit the off-limits Hawaiian island of Kahoolawe
WebDec 18, 2009 · Yes, you can visit Kahoolawe. But you’re going to have to work for it. The smallest of the eight main Hawaiian Islands, Kahoolawe and its surrounding waters are by law off-limits to the public. Your only way ashore is through volunteer work opportunities offered throughout the year.
Learn About Kahoolawe Island History, Facts, & More Inside - Hawaii Life
WebKahoolawe Facts. Kahoolawe (pronounced kah-hoh-oh-lah-wey) is a deserted island in the Hawaii Island chain, about 7 miles southwest of Maui. Kahoolawe is the smallest of the Hawaiian islands (the others being Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Big Island, Lanai, and Niihau). The island of Kahoolawe is 11 miles long, and only 45 square miles in total.
Kahoolawe | Island, Map, History, Bombing, & Restoration
WebKahoolawe, volcanic island, Maui county, Hawaii, U.S. It lies 6 miles (10 km) off the southwestern shore of Maui island, from which it is separated by the Alalakeiki Channel. It is 45 square miles (117 square km) in area (the smallest of the main Hawaiian Islands) and rises to an elevation of 1,477.
Kahoolawe - the Realm of the Sea God - Hawaii Guide
WebKahoolawe - the Realm of the Sea God. Hawaii Travel Info. Kahoolawe - the Realm of the Sea God. It is one of the things that make the drive to the resort areas of Kihei and Lahaina so enjoyable. It dominates the panoramic views along the south shore of Maui. Along with wintering whales and the gorgeous blue hues of the Pacific Ocean, Kahoolawe ...
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission History - Hawaii
WebKAHO'OLAWE HISTORY. Contents of this page: • Hanau hou he 'ula 'o Kaho'olawe - Rebirth of a sacred Island. • Kaho'olawe Timeline. Learn more about the history of Kahoʻolawe at the Living Library and Kahoʻolawe Island Guide.
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission Home page
WebKAHO'OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION. Our Vision: The kino (physical manifestation) of Kanaloa is restored. Forests and shrublands of native plants and other biota clothe its slopes and valleys. Pristine ocean waters and healthy reef ecosystems are the foundation that supports and surrounds the island. Nā poʻe o Hawaiʻi (the people of ...
Hawaiian Encyclopedia : Kahoolawe
WebKaho‘olawe is a relatively dry island, located less than 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of Maui, and largely blocked from heavy rains by Maui’s Haleakalā Volcano. Kaho‘olawe is about 11 miles (18 km) long and 6 miles (9.7 km) wide. According to Hawaiian tradition, Kaho‘olawe is the sacred home of the god Kanaloa.
The Conversation: Oral History of Kaho'olawe - Hawai'i Public …
WebOct 22, 2020 · By Catherine Cruz , Bill Dorman. Published October 22, 2020 at 1:26 PM HST. Listen • 36:31. It was 30 years ago today that history was made on the Hawaiian Island of Kaho’olawe. That's when live fire exercises and target practice on the island officially ended. Here’s what led up to that.
The History of Kaho'olawe - Island Conservation
WebMar 7, 2018 · Today the island of Kaho’olawe appears to be a small barren piece of land, but this island once flourished with native plants and seabirds. Located only seven miles southeast of Maui, the island was historically considered by Hawaiians a sacred place deeply connected to the surrounding ocean.
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