A sacred island under restoration — deeply significant to Hawaiian culture
Kahoolawe is the smallest of the eight main Hawaiian Islands and holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. Once used as a military bombing range, the island is now a protected reserve managed by the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission. Public access is not permitted, but understanding its story is essential to appreciating Hawaiian culture.
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