Hawaii Tourism Authority launches new Heritage Sites of Hawaii program
By APThursday, June 3, 2010
New Heritage Sites of Hawaii program launched
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Tourism Authority has launched the new Heritage Sites of Hawaii program to promote some of the state’s special places.
HTA said Wednesday that 20 “must see” historical, cultural and environmental places of interest will be marked with a Heritage Site of Hawaii sign, acknowledging their significance to the islands.
Visitors will be able to download a guide to all the sites, which will be available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.
The sites include Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island, Kauai’s Kilauea Lighthouse, Iao Valley State Monument on Maui, Lanai’s Kaunolu Village, Kalaupapa Lookout at the Palaau State Park on Molokai and Queen Emma’s Summer Palace on Oahu.
