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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
America's Best Idea
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The National Parks have been called "America's best idea." The nearly 400 unit National Park System preserves the crown jewels of the American democracy. From Yellowstone to the White House, to Acadia and Pu'ukohola Heiau, Americans and visitors from around the world are drawn to these special places.

Please help us make America's best idea even better!

Attention Educators! If you would like resources that will help you use the PBS series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" for your classroom, visit the PBS National Parks website for educational resources, including lesson plans, day trip activities and more.

If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help "America's Best Idea" become even better, please contact the Park at (808) 882-7218 or by  Email.

Learn more about "America's Best Idea."
Pu'ukohola Heiau  

Did You Know?
Many of the stones on Pu'ukohola Heiau are believed to have come from Pololu Valley. It is believed that Kamehameha and his men formed a human chain nearly 20 miles long and passed the stones one person to another all the way to the temple site.

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Last Updated: October 08, 2009 at 21:26 EST