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&descText=Parker Ranch, founded in 1847, is one of our nation’s oldest and most historic ranches. Surrounding the cool, country town of Waimea, the ranch transports visitors back to the heyday of Hawaii’s paniolo. Watch rodeos, go horseback riding or, hop aboard an ATV and explore the expansive ranch. 

Parker Ranch’s story begins in 1809, when a 19-year-old sailor named John Parker jumped ship and became acquainted with King Kamehameha. Parker became the first man in Hawaii to be allowed to slay some of the thousands of cattle that roamed the island’s plains and valleys. (Five head of cattle had been given to Kamehameha by British Captain George Vancouver; in time, the cattle population spread out of control.)

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&alertText=In 1809, a 19-year-old sailor named John Parker jumped ship  got into the%0agood graces of King Kamehameha. His legacy lives on today as Parker Ranch.&
				
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