Parker Ranch Visitor Center and Museum

This well-known tourist attraction in Waimea-Kamuela was opened in 1975 by Richard Smart, a ranch owner and descendant of John Palmer Parker. He died in 1992 and left this testimony to himself and his heirs.

The history of ranching and this period is captured in life-size dioramas and a 22 minute video that depicts the growth of the ranch. Tours are also available of Mana, the original koa wood cabin of the patriarch.

Puuopelu, its successor and the Smart family home, is also open for tours. Admission is charged separately or together for the Visitor Center and Museum and the Historic Homes.

Location: Box 458, Jct Hwy 19 & 190, Waimea-Kamuela Hawaii Telephone 808-885-7655

The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu December 13 Waimea Town Celebration Waimea February 18 thru February 19 Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6