When we think of the heartland, we often think of our American Midwest. But the rich and varied world of American agriculture spans our continent. It's even some 22-hundred miles out into the blue Pacific including the Big Island of Hawaii.
Want to know more? Here's another fascinating piece of Parker Ranch history: between 1843 and 1845, Hawaii was home for 50,000 U.S. marines as they prepared for the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Parker Ranch played an integral part in hosting the marines at what became known as Camp Tarawa. A monument to the marines who trained here can be seen along the highway near the ranch entrance.
