Hiked trails above Kauai’s Waimea Canyon.
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Hiking Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve
Hiked beautiful Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve trails: Kuilau Ridge Trail and Moalepe Trail.
Snapshots: Koke’e State Park
Posted Snapshots: Koke’e State Park.
Snapshots: Koke’e State Park
This week we’ve been staying in the Ishihara House, a VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) above the town of Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii. The house is plantation-style, with a 1930’s old-Hawaii vibe and nods to Japan. And it’s less expensive than most hotel rooms on this island. From our lanai we get a fine view of… Continue reading Snapshots: Koke’e State Park
Black-Necked Stilts
Came across these endangered Hawaiian black-necked stilts on our beach walk.
Nature’s Bling
Our hike, today, had plenty of bling, including a waterfall descending thousands of feet. (The waterfall is in this picture.)
Hiking Through Clouds
Hiked through clouds.
Koke’e State Park Hike
Our hike in Koke’e State Park started with this view of the Napali Coast. We hiked backcountry trails where most of the vegetation is still native. Towards the end it rained, and we hit mud. Hot showers, the washer and dryer, and Dwight’s boot-cleaning skills.
Nu’alolo Trail
Hiked the Nu’alolo Trail, Koke’e State Park.
Ishihara House
Sat on the lanai of our second Kauai VRBO, the Ishihara House, looking at the foothills of Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The house is plantation-style, with a 1930’s old-Hawaii vibe and nods to Japan. And it’s less expensive than most rentals.