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Kilauea, Hawaii
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The Kīlauea Lighthouse, built in 1913, stands at 52 feet tall and is a prominent feature of the refuge.
The refuge provides critical nesting grounds for species like the Laysan albatross and the red-footed booby.
During the winter months, visitors can often spot humpback whales migrating through the nearby waters.
Kīlauea Point is one of over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System, aimed at protecting wildlife and their habitats.
The refuge is located on a dormant volcanic vent that last erupted over 500,000 years ago.
Efforts are underway to restore native plant species like the naupaka and the hala tree within the refuge.
Before becoming a wildlife refuge, the area was used for cattle grazing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
