Pu'u Keka'a

Welcome, fellow scholars of the world, to the sun drenched shores of Kah-ah-nah-pah-lee Beach. Stand here for a moment and let your eyes follow the sweeping curve of the golden sand until it abruptly collides with the massive,…

We begin our physical exploration by navigating the Kah-ah-nah-pah-lee Beach path. If you are approaching from the south, perhaps having parked at Whalers Village as many visitors do, you will embark on a one-third of a mile walk…

Let us turn our analytical focus from the terrestrial path to the vibrant, submerged world adjacent to the lava rock. The sheltered coves and coral formations around the base of Poo-oo Keh-kah-ah create a remarkably stable…

We must now delve into the deep, metaphysical history of the ground we occupy. To the casual observer, this is merely a dramatic cliff face. …

Having established the spiritual gravity of the site, we turn our attention to the eighteenth century and the historical figure who famously defied that gravity: the great Maui Chief, Kah-heh-kee-lee Nui Ahumanu. Chief…

For those of you with an adventurous spirit and sound physical capability, let us discuss the mechanics of ascending the promontory itself. If you intend to follow in the footsteps of Chief Kah-heh-kee-lee and experience the…

As the harsh light of the afternoon begins to soften into the golden hues of evening, the energy around Poo-oo Keh-kah-ah undergoes a dramatic transformation. We shift our location slightly back to the manicured grounds of the…

As the final embers of the sun extinguish into the Pacific Ocean and the applause of the crowd begins to fade, take a moment to stand in the encroaching twilight. You have just engaged in a comprehensive study of Poo-oo…