Kilauea Point Lighthouse National Wildlife Refuge: Learning with Incredible Views

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As teachers, we spend a fair amount of time trying to find educational opportunities among our travels.  While traveling itself is educational, specific stops along the way open up the world to a whole new view.

Welcome To Kilauea Lighthouse.

Sitting along the edge of the Pacific, the lighthouse sits as the westernmost lighthouse for the US.  It juts out over the ocean, allowing visitors to take stroll out above the surrounding bays.  The light house played pivotal roles in protecting merchants as the traveled across the Orient.  Miles of ocean stretch out before you, asking you to realize how truly far some come to find this beacon of light.

Wildlife abounds.  As you pass the birds of the area fly overhead, calling out to each other across the sea spray.  A closer look into the water below and we were able to watch dolphin's and catch a seal.  Not easily caught on camera, but well worth the time to stand along the edge and watch them travel across the coastline.  The binoculars are free to use!  Simply sign them out of the lighthouse.

A visit to the lighthouse does require advanced reservations.  Do not wait to try to login from cell service, as it's hit or miss, and we ended up getting charged twice.  We were ok with it, we considered it a donation to the park, but it could be costly if buying a lot of tickets.  The lighthouse is part of the drive to the North Shore of Kaua'i and well worth the stop as you explore the island!

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