North Kohala is an example of living history. On this northern perch, the unforgiving winds and racing ocean currents have sculpted the island’s oldest volcanic mountain range into one of the state’s most striking vistas. Hawi (pop. 938) and Kapaau (pop. 1159) used to be powerful fixtures in Hawaii’s sugarcane industry and royal power structure; King Kamehameha rose to power and united the entire island chain from this windy range. Today, a row of stores (and empty storefronts) lines the sides of Akoni Pule Hwy. in a jungle of wild sugarcane. These once-booming towns and the surrounding hills are the perfect place to get a glimpse into Hawaii’s past; the slopes of the Kohala Mountains are lined with ancient heiau (temples) and reminders of the not-too-distant caning past. Hike up, kayak down, or just tear right on through—the alluring charm of North Kohala is everywhere.
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