Puʻuhonua O Honanau Poster Wyoming The bridge above Hoover Dam

The bridge above Hoover Dam honors Mike O’Callaghan

the trail began as a path used to drive cattle into the canyons

Dewey Gifford

From the canopy of trees to the moss covered ground

Norbeck’s road became reality

Puʻuhonua O Honanau Poster Wyoming The bridge above Hoover DamDescription 14" x 22" poster Interpretive Copy Rules known as knwai required order in ancient Hawaiian culture. Particular things were sacred, they were kapu, or forbidden, and breaking the law disturbed the balance of society. Punishment often resulted in death. However, fugitives, regardless of social status, could seek refuge within the walls of the Puuhonua. Today, the Puuhonua continues to serve as a sanctuary for anyone who finds themselves here.