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Red pencil urchin – Papahānaumokuākea. The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) (roughly / p ɑː p ɑː ˈ h ɑː n aʊ m oʊ k u ˌ ɑː k eɪ. ə / [2]) is a World Heritage listed U.S. national monument encompassing 583,000 square miles (1,510,000 km 2) of ocean waters, including ten islands and atolls of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
It was built in the mid-19th century, and evolved over the years into the Hawaii Belt Road which encircles the entire island. The coastal trail is part of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail . The Honokōhau boat harbor provides a launching area for traditional canoes, fishing boats, Scuba diving and snorkeling tours of the area.
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The most important offspring of Papa are the islands called Hawaii (the Big Island), Maui, Oahu and Kauai. Chiefs claimed their descent from Papa and it was believed they were divine as well. The most famous child of Wākea and Papa is called Hoʻohokukalani , [ 7 ] and she became Wākea's lover, according to the famous myth.
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area is a large park and sandy beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is also located adjacent to the beach. Hāpuna (literally, "spring" or "pool" in Hawaiian [1]) is popular with residents and visitors. This is one of a few other white sand beaches on the west coast of the Big Island.
ʻUpolu Airport (IATA: UPP, ICAO: PHUP, FAA LID: UPP) is a regional airport in Hawaii County, Hawaii, US. Located on the northern tip of the Big Island , it is 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) northwest [ 1 ] of the unincorporated town of Hawi .
Route 137 is a state highway in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The highway, known as the Kapoho-Kalapana Road, the Beach Road, or the Red Road, [2] travels along the eastern coast of the island of Hawaii between Kalapana and Kapoho. [1] It passes near Kīlauea and its lava fields, as well as Isaac Hale Beach Park and other protected areas.