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The nickname "Seven Sacred Pools" came from the owner of the Travaasa Hana hotel nearby in the 1940s, as it helped with advertising the isolated area to tourists. [2] [4] The pools are not sacred to Hawaiian culture. In 1960, many locals, including Sam Pryor, feared that the falls would be negatively affected by the tourists visiting the pools.
The ʻOheʻo region of the park is open for recreation. Attractions include the ʻOheʻo Pools, often called the "Seven Sacred Pools". Swimming is not allowed in the park. [5] A car-accessible campground requires reservations. Pipiwai hiking trail leads to 400-foot (120 m) Waimoku Falls. [6]
– A video from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources showing the implementation of their new QRC signs "SACRED FALLS-DON'T RISK YOUR LIFE, A FINE OR JAIL!". February 18, 2015. – A video from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources highlights the personal and legal perils of entering Sacred Falls State Park on Oahu.
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