The following are some of the most commonly asked questions park rangers hear at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site.

If you have some questions of your own, please feel free to contact the Park at (808) 882-7218 Ext. 1011 or by Email.

1. What are those "white rocks" on the side of the road?
Answer: Coral that people use to write their names on the lava fields.

2. How long did it take to build Pu'ukohola Heiau?
Answer: About 1 year.

3. Did Kamehameha really lift up the 5,000lb Naha Stone?
Answer: We weren't there, but Kamehameha did in fact become the king of Hawai'i Island after he lifted the stone (which is what lifting the stone was supposed to guarantee)!

4. How many men would have been in the human chain from Pololu Valley to Pu'ukohola? Answer: Somewhere between 10,000-20,000.

5. How tall was Kamehameha?
Answer: Based upon his royal feathered cape, he would have been about 7 feet tall.

6. Has Pu'ukohola Heiau been rebuilt? Answer: No. The structure you see today is the one that Kamehameha built in 1790-1791 (Note: there have been several major repairs conducted over the years).

7. How old is the Visitor Center?
Answer: The Visitor Center was opened in the spring of 2007.

8. How long is the Loop Trail?
Answer: The Park trail is less than a 1/2 mile and takes 20-30 minutes to walk.

9. When is the best time to see sharks? Answer: Early morning, just after sunrise is usually a good time to see them, although they can show up at anytime during the day.

10. How do you like working here?
Answer: We love it!