Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu, who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii.
Mauna Kea,14,000-foot shield volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, is sacred to Native Hawaiians. It is also treasured by astronomers, creating varied — and sometimes incompatible — views on what’s best
Mauna Kea,14,000-foot shield volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, is sacred to Native Hawaiians. It is also treasured by astronomers, creating varied — and sometimes incompatible — views on what’s best
Mauna Kea,14,000-foot shield volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, is sacred to Native Hawaiians. It is also treasured by astronomers, creating varied — and sometimes incompatible — views on what’s best
Mauna Kea,14,000-foot shield volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, is sacred to Native Hawaiians. It is also treasured by astronomers, creating varied — and sometimes incompatible — views on what’s best