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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic SitePu'ukohola Heiau with Mauna Kea at sunset.
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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
For Kids
 
Junior Ranger Patch

Junior Ranger Program

Kids can complete fun activities to become an official Junior Ranger! Either pick up your copy at the Visitor Center or click the link above to print out your copy before you visit!

 
Resource Stewardship Girl Scout Ranger

Girl Scout Rangers

Discover, Connect and Take Action in your National Parks by becoming a Girl Scout Ranger at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. See link above for more information.

 
Merit Badge

Boy Scout Rangers

Earn an official merit badge while you take part in learning about and protecting your national parks! See link above for more details.

 
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Hawai'i Island National Parks Junior Ranger Adventure Book

Earn badges and exciting prizes when you complete the "Hawai'i Island National Parks Junior Ranger Adventure Book"! Pick up your free Adventure Book at any National Park visitor center on Hawai'i Island. Visit all of the National Parks on Hawai'i Island and have fun with your family!

 
WebRangers

WebRangers!

Play more than 50 awesome games and learn about YOUR National Parks!
Captain James Cook, portrait by John Webber, Australian National Portrait Gallery  

Did You Know?
Many noteworthy explorers visited Pu'ukohola Heiau, including Captain Vancouver (Great Britain), Captain Kotzebue (Russia), and Captain Freycinet (France), all of whom wrote about their meetings with John Young. However, when Captain Cook visited the Island, Pu'ukohola Heiau had yet to be built.
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Last Updated: September 03, 2009 at 23:04 EST