Big Island Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 17) wide-open spaces of Waimea at sunset or explore the trails above Waipi‘o Valley for amazing sightseeing and backcountry waterfalls. For the less adventurous, there are storytelling tours by horse-drawn wagons. The ranchers and horses of the Big Island look forward to sharing their unique country with you. HUNTING Didn’t realize you could hunt in Hawai‘i? Rifles, shotguns and bows are all allowed for those with permits and guide service is available for those unfamiliar with the local hunting areas. Game birds are most popular, but feral pig, sheep and goats are also hunted. Hunting licenses are required and are available at local sporting goods stores or through the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, 974-4221. Pololu Valley Lookout, North Kohala ¯ SPELUNKING Yes, you can really go spelunking on the Big Island. Take a guided educational tour of a lava tube. Besides lava tubes to walk through, there are caves along Old Ma ¯malahoa Highway outside Waimea. Kau ¯mana Caves off Saddle Road near Hilo is also worth checking out if you like exploring under-worldly things. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Help protect and preserve the park’s natural and cultural resources. To volunteer, call 985-6166 or visit www.nps.gov/havo/support yourpark/volunteer.htm The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i is committed to preserving our plants and animals by protecting the island’s lands and waters. To donate time or money, contact The Nature Conservancy at 885-1786 or visit www.nature. org/wherewework/northamerica/states/hawaii/ volunteer Sierra Club The Sierra Club’s goal is to protect and restore Hawai‘i’s native habitats, prevent the introduction and spread of alien species and clean coastal pollution. To volunteer, contact Moku Loa Group at 965-5460 or visit www.hi.sierraclub.org/Hawaii/mokuloa.html. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service No special skills are required to help the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service protect birds and fish, photograph cultural and natural resources and assist with research. For more information on how you can help, call 800-344-WILD (9453) or visit www.fws.gov/volunteers. 800-648-2441 17 KIRK AEDER http://www.nps.gov/havo/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm http://www.nps.gov/havo/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/hawaii/volunteer http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/hawaii/volunteer http://www.hi.sierraclub.org/Hawaii/mokuloa.html http://www.atlassubmarines.com http://www.atlassubmarines.com http://www.fws.gov/volunteers
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