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Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge in Kauai Hawaii

Kilauea Point Lighthouse on the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai in the State of Hawaii
    One of the favorite sites of Kauai is the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, which is the northernmost tip of all the Hawaiian Islands. Kilauea Point needed a lighthouse to help sailing ships navigate. The United States Government purchased Kilauea Point in 1909 and built a lighthouse there. By 1913 the lighthouse was shining bright helping ships to safely sail. By 1976 an automatic beacon was used and the lighthouse was no longer needed. The lighthouse and land was then designated a National Historic Landmark. All of the 203 acres were transfer from the Coast Guard and turned into Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few Hawaiian refuges open daily to the public. It was established to offer native and migratory birds a place to nest, feed, or just a rest on there long journey. The Refuge is a great way to see a lighthouse and unique wildlife.
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