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NAME: Iao Valley National Natural Landmark
DESIGNATED: 1972
SIZE: 47,361 acres
OWNERSHIP: private and state
LOCATION: Maui Island, Maui County, Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:
Iao Valley and the volcanic rocks on its enclosing slopes illustrate
the major episode of volcanism that created the western portion of
the island of Maui. Erosion of the volcanic rocks has resulted in an
amphitheater shaped valley.
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ELSEWHERE ON THE INTERNET:
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nps.gov --> national natural landmarks --> iao valley
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doitinhawaii.com --> about the iao valley of maui
RELATED RESOURCES:
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More National Natural Landmarks In Hawaii
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Other National Areas of Hawaii
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All Attractions in Hawaii