Why do they stack rocks in Hawaii?
Why do they stack rocks in Hawaii? In Hawaii, the use of rocks, stacked to create heiau and ahu are of particularly sacred meaning. Heiau are sometimes hundreds of years old while one may see ahu that are new and have been built within the last few years but both are still wahi pana. Both have been built and dedicated with the sacred protocols required.
Can I stack rocks in Hawaii?
Don't stack rocks Whatever you do, don't pile rocks – especially volcanic rocks. Altering the natural setting of the Hawaiian landscape is a violation of federal law.