Hakalau Forest

 If you're looking for an enchanted and lush oasis to get away from the concrete jungle and the smog, then you must visit Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is located in the Big Island of Hawaii, this sanctuary is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, making it a popular place for nature-lovers as well as bird watchers. This is what you can expect to see when you visit Hakalau Forest. The refuge is located just on Highway 230 between Hilo and Waipio Valley. To reach the refuge from Hilo proceed on Old Mamalahoa Highway west for about seven miles, until you come to a split in the road, marked for Hakalau Forest NWR. Throughout the forest, you will be able to see ancient fish ponds and taro patches, as well as trails used for hunting burial sites, and shelter caves. These structures have helped shape the landscape of this island and show how different cultures have been able to adapt to the life in Hawaii. One of the greatest things about goin