08-19-2014, 10:38 AM
One of the largest population centers on the Big Island during the 1800's was a stretch of villages in Puna: Keauhou, Paki and Ha'ena between the northern end of Government Beach Road and Shipman Beach. You can still see rock walls, building foundations, coconut groves, and other signs of human habitation along the hiking trail:
http://www.planetpuna.com/Puna%20Trails%...0Puna2.htm
http://www.planetpuna.com/Puna%20Trails%...0Puna2.htm
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