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Upon stepping foot in Hawaii, you'll hear locals talk about MacKenzie State Park - a place with a dark past and supernatural phenomena that send shivers down the spines of the faint-hearted.
Exploring the park with a dark past while traveling in Hawaii
Located in the suburban area along the southern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, USA, MacKenzie State Park spans over 52,000 m² with towering lava rock cliffs, alongside the sea and tall ironwood trees.
Running through the park is the remnants of a coastal trail, built since ancient times known as the King’s Highway. During the early to mid-19th century, this road was refurbished and extended by prisoners.
According to local legend, the souls of the prisoners who died while constructing this road still roam the park to this day. Many visitors recount encountering strange phenomena. Some suddenly feel a chill down their spine while walking, while others are surprised by an encounter with a gaunt, unshaven man carrying an axe at dusk.
Additionally, the park has been the site of numerous murders. Consequently, locals believe that MacKenzie State is truly haunted by many spirits.
“I also believe this place is haunted,” Zach Royer, head of Big Island Ghost Tours, told Huffingtonpost.
Zach is currently the director of the Kahuan research group - an organization specializing in investigating paranormal activities in Hawaii. According to reports from this group, visitors to the park have reported hearing horrifying screams, cries, and whispers.
Zach's team also communicates with a spirit named Louie - a Portuguese prisoner who died in the park weeks after killing his fellow inmates due to food shortages. “There are some strong energy sources here,” Zach said.
Introduction from To-Hawaii, a website introducing Hawaii tourism, also asserts that natives believe the park is a gathering place for spirits. Their processions often involve torches and drums. Many have witnessed these eerie processions, especially on full moon nights.
However, according to Police Chief Harry Kubojiri, who grew up in the southern district of the Big Island, he hasn't seen anything supernatural. The frightening sounds tourists hear may simply be the wind blowing through the trees.
Today, the park doesn't see many visitors due to its steep cliffs and strong underwater currents, making it unsuitable for swimming. However, it remains a 'must-visit' spot for horror movie enthusiasts. Many people visiting Kalapana, a historic fishing village in Hawaii, also often stop by the park.
Additional Information:
MacKenzie State Park is located in Opihikao, Red Road. It was named after Albert J. MacKenzie, a longtime forest ranger on the Big Island who passed away in 1938. Many believe that the ironwood forest here was planted by MacKenzie himself during his lifetime.
During the day, the park is quite peaceful. Visitors can picnic, hike, or relax under the shade of trees... However, if you plan to camp overnight, you need permission from park authorities.
Hawaii is an archipelago consisting of 19 islands and atolls, numerous smaller islands, and seamounts. The archipelago stretches from the Big Island in the south to Kure Atoll in the north. The second largest island is Oahu, followed by Maui, home to the capital city of Honolulu.
Hawaii became the 50th state of the US in 1959 and has the highest percentage of Asian residents in the country.
To book accommodation in Hawaii, you can visit various online booking websites - one of the platforms offering budget-friendly hotels for travelers. If you're lucky, you can secure beautiful rooms for around 60 USD.
Currently, Vietnam does not have direct flights to Hawaii. The average one-way ticket price here is over 1,000 USD. Some travel companies in Vietnam also offer tours to Hawaii for 4,000 - 5,000 USD (10 days, 9 nights).
Hawaii is situated in a tropical climate zone, experiencing cool and pleasant weather throughout the four seasons. The best times to visit Hawaii are in the months of April, May, September, and October.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourNovember 20, 2015
