Akaka Falls State Park, Hawaii 1972
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Description
This authentic 1970s colour photograph, captured in 1972, documents the entrance to Akaka Falls State Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. The archival image features a prominent dark wooden park sign with yellow lettering that reads “State of Hawaii – Akaka Falls Park – Falls -> Drop 420 FT. – Do Not Pick Flowers, Ferns, or Plants, From This Park.” Two men in period-correct early seventies attire—including a yellow short-sleeved button-down and a striped shirt with dark trousers—are seen walking along the paved path toward the waterfall trails. The park entrance is surrounded by dense, vibrant tropical foliage, including large ferns, pink hibiscus flowers, and soaring ginger plants. Akaka Falls State Park remains one of Hawaii’s most iconic natural attractions and is still standing today as a protected state landmark. While the signage has been updated several times since 1972 and the visitor facilities have been modernized to accommodate higher tourism traffic, the spectacular 442-foot waterfall and the surrounding rainforest ecosystem remain largely preserved. This factual record captures the mid-century era of Hawaiian eco-tourism and the pristine beauty of the Hilo coast. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.
