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Kilauea, Hawaii
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The lighthouse was renamed in 2013 to honor Senator Daniel K. Inouye, who was instrumental in preserving the site as a wildlife refuge.
Built in 1913, the lighthouse has been guiding ships for over 100 years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge provides a sanctuary for seabirds, including the endangered Hawaiian goose, or nēnē.
The original Fresnel lens, which magnifies light to guide ships, is one of only a few remaining of its kind in the world.
Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged north shore of Kauai from the lighthouse grounds.
Before modern navigation technology, the lighthouse was a crucial landmark for ships traveling between Hawaii and the mainland United States.
During the winter months, visitors can often spot humpback whales migrating through the waters off Kilauea Point.
