Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond
No one knows who built this aquaculture structure in the Hule'ia
River. Legend attributes it to the Menehune, a possibly real, possibly mythical
ancient race of people known for their small stature, industrious nature, and
superb stoneworking skills. Volcanic rock was cut and fit together into massive
walls 4 feet thick and 5 feet high, forming an enclosure for raising mullet and
other freshwater fish that has endured for centuries. Strangely enough, it is
currently for sale for $12 million.
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Kauai. Maintaining a stately presence on Rice Street, the historic museum building is easy to find. It features a permanent display, "The Story of Kaua'i," which provides a competent overview of the Garden Island and Ni'ihau, tracing the islands' geology, mythology, and cultural history. more ›
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Kauai. A beacon for sea traffic since it was built in 1913, this National Historic Landmark has the largest clamshell lens of any lighthouse in the world. It's within a national wildlife refuge, where thousands of seabirds soar on the trade winds and nest on the steep ocean cliffs. more ›
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Kauai. This 4,345-acre wilderness park is 4,000 feet above sea level, an elevation that affords you breathtaking views in all directions. more ›
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Kauai. If the conditions are right, you can see a natural blowhole in the reef behaving like Old Faithful, shooting salt water high into the air. more ›
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Kauai. This yawning lava tube swathed in lush fishtail ferns is 3 miles upriver. more ›
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Kauai. A brief summary of the best golf resorts on Kauai. more ›
Island: Kauai
Address: Hulemalu Rd., Niumalu, HI
Source: Fodor's