Ipu wai (water gourds) were vital tools for survival on the trail in pre-contact Hawaiʻi, to carry water for sustaining one's body and spirit. Wai (fresh water) sustains all life on our islands and is one of the kinolau (embodiments) of the akua (deity) Kāne.
The hapai pōhaku (dry set masonry) pattern along the bottom of this graphic symbolizes rootedness, solidarity with people of place, and community contribution to the greater good. The stylized swirl logo at the mouth of the Ipu wai signifies the vital connection between HPPA and our national parks, sites, and trails partners.
