Keep It Hawaii program. The Ranch's accommodations are low-impact, simple and environmentally sensitive. The new 22-room Molokai Ranch Lodge opened in September at the entrance to Maunaloa Town. Fashioned after a Molokai Ranch owner's private home, the lodge showcases the warmth and ambiance of Hawaii of the 1920s and '30s, with comfortably elegant accommodations, outstanding dining and gracious Hawaiian hospitality.
Guests can enjoy an array of activities at Molokai Ranch.
One of most popular is a cultural hike led by local expert Lawrence Aki, who interprets ancient sites and petroglyphs on ranch land and explains how the people of old lived and worked on Molokai. Letters and calls from past visitors and a high return rate affirm that a stay at Molokai Ranch is a rewarding experience of a special place. The HVCB has sponsored Keep It Hawaii for eight years to honor those who preserve our unique culture and nurture the Aloha Spirit. For an application to enter the ninth Keep It Hawaii competition this year, call Andy at 539-5720. The Honolulu Advertiser, a division of Gannett Co .