Most People Don’t Know About These Strange Ruins Hiding In Hawaii
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There is something strangely beautiful about man-made structures being taken back by the land – and Hawaii definitely has its fair share of abandoned places and artifacts. When people move on and industry crumbles, the remains are often abandoned amid the landscape, and this old resort and plantation found on the northern coast of Kauai near Hanalei is a prime example. Here’s what to expect when you visit the Club Med Ruins in Kauai:
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What are some other ruins in Hawaii?
There is something hauntingly beautiful about once-bustling structures being taken back by the land – and Hawaii definitely has its fair share of abandoned places and artifacts. When people move on and industry crumbles, the remains are often abandoned amid the landscape. One such place is the abandoned town of Keomoku, a bona fide ghost town in Hawaii! Located on the small Hawaiian Island of Lanai, the story of Keomoku is not only fascinating but truly heartbreaking as well. Intrigued to learn more about these Hawaiian ruins? Read on!
Other strange ruins in Hawaii can be found along the Malama Trail, which contains a series of petroglyphs. These are the Puako Petroglyphs, a magnificent archaeological treasure you’ll only find in Hawaii -- and this 223-acre preserve is worth exploring for these strange ruins alone! It is in this petroglyph field that you will find approximately 3,000 designs, though only 1,200 are visible within the section of the preserve to which access is allowed. These petroglyphs depict paddlers, sails, marchers, dancers, and families, as well as chicken, turtles, dogs, and deity symbols. Many of the depictions date back to the 16th century, more than 100 years before Western contact. Now, who's up for a haunting hiking adventure in Hawaii?