Kalaupapa National Historical Park
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Kalaupapa National Historical Park |
Contact Information:
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
PO Box 2222
Kalaupapa, HI 96742
808-567-6802
http://www.nps.gov/kala/
Size: 10,779 acres.
Location: Kalaupapa National Historical Park is located on the central northern coast of the Island of Molokai, Hawaii.
Description: Park contains the site of the Molokai Island Hansen's disease (leprosy) settlement (1886-1969), areas relating to early Hawaiian settlement, scenic and geological resources, and habitats for rare and endangered species.
Activities: The National Park Service does not offer any regularly scheduled interpretive programs or activities because of the restricted nature of visitation to the park, and because tours are offered through a commercial service. Available opportunities are different for visitors on a commercial tour and for guests of residents. Visitors on tours can visit Kalaupapa and Kalawao. Guests of residents can swim and snorkel, fish, picnic, and walk through Kalaupapa settlement unescorted. Whales can often be seen from November to March. Migratory birds from Alaska are present during the winter months.All visitors to the park must receive a permit from the Department of Health to enter the Kalaupapa settlement. The commercial tour company arranges the permit for their customers. Guests of residents have their permits arranged by their sponsor.
Reservations are required for commercial tours of the settlement, mule rides on the trail, and air flights. Visitors are encouraged to make these reservations in advance.
Operating
Hours: The park is open 365 days each year. There are no opening and closing hours due to the restricted visitation and active Kalaupapa community of people. Commercial tours operate Monday through Saturday, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
History:
Authorized on December 22, 1980. Administered in cooperation with several Hawaii state agencies.
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