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Since 1983 Ka'ena Point Natural Reserve has protected sea birds, including the wedge-tailed shearwater and the Laysan albatross, as well as sea life like monk seals. Native plants and insects thrive too, relatively removed from civilization. From either direction paved roads end about two or three miles away and populated areas are further yet, making this the most out of the way (but still accessible) area on an island of almost a million people. I saw a dozen people over the better part of the Sunday I took the panorama, most of them were fishing. A veritable sanctuary for everyone. I took the panorama from high up on the hill, Pu'u Pueo, in order to best see the 'sanctuary' part of the reserve – the sandy into green area up to the road bending around the point. This is where seabirds make ground nests. There are designated trails to walk and bike on. According to Hawaiian legend Ka'ena is also a sanctuary of sorts for the departed. There is a large coral stone at the point called leina-a-ka'uhane meaning "spirit leap" from where deceased souls depart into the spiritual world. This is similar to other Polynesian cultures, the westernmost part of the island being closest to the setting sun. Pano Inspiration and Costal Reserve Information
Check here to see more pictures of the point and surroundings. Check here for more panos by Pat. 
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