Na Moku-o-Loko `Eono o ka Moku Hawai`i
The Six Districts of Hawai`i
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     The district of Kohala is famous for its strong `Apa`apa`a wind. It's coatstline runs from `Anaeho`omalu, where it borders with Kona, to Honoke`a, where just offshore the rocky islets of Paoakalani, Moku Puka, and Pa`alaea offer sanctuary to seabirds.
     This is the home district of Pai`ea Kamehameha, comprising his family lands. It encompases the town of Waimea, with its postal district of Kamuela, Kawaihae, Pu`ukohola,  Hapuna, Waikoloa, and Puako to the south, and Lapakahi, Mahukona, Hawi, Puakea, `Upolu, Kapa`au, and Pololu to the north. 
     Kohala was famous for the tenacity of its warriors.

`Anaeho`omalu
Petroglyphs and History
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     At the north end of the district of Kona, the village, bay, and development area of `Anaeho`omalu (ah-NAH-eh-hoh-oh-MAH-loo) are famed for their petroglyphs, which cover huge portions of the rolling lava fields. Many more petroglyphs are likely hidden under the sands and waves of the shoreline. You can find the petroglyphs by following the well-marked trails near the hotels. It can be very hot here. Go early, before the sun heats the lava. Wear good hiking shoes. Take sunscreen and plenty of water.
     Please stay on the trails, and "malama," protect, our petroglyphs. Even walking barefoot on them, or taking rubbings, gradually wears them away. Go in the morning or evening to photograph them, so that the slanting light gives you the best pictures.
     But this is more than a scenic place. Decisive battles were fought here, which shaped the history of our islands. Click above for more history.