Overview

Hype:

The Mokupapapa Discovery Center — established in 2003 to interpret the natural science, culture and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment — offers visitors an opportunity to explore the remote islands of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument without having to gain a permit or paddle a canoe.

Time:

Fees: Donations

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: www.papahanaumokuakea.gov

Getting There

Navigate to 19.726749, -155.087046.

Location

Closest City or Region: Big Island, Hawaii

Coordinates: 19.726749, -155.087046

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June 5, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye,

Story

We went to the Mokupapapa Discovery Center and killed two birds with one stone. Volcano National Park was closed because of the recent eruptions, so the park staff set up a temporary park visitor center at the Discovery Center. We watched a fun presentation about the recent eruptions and also learned about Papahanaumokuaka Marine National Monument.

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