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Inside Thurston Lava Tube If you ever have the chance to get to Volcano’s National Park, be sure to walk through the Thurston Lava Tube. This is an amazing experience. It’s not the easiest trek because there are steps and rough surfaces. The distance is only about a third of a mile, but it can […]
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At the Iolani Palace gate One of our most memorable moments during our last Honolulu trip was the visit to ‘‘Iolani Palace. The history is amazing and truly highlights the grandeur of the times as well as a terrible case of betrayal. While waiting for our tour to start, I took this shot of this […]
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Creek at Liliuokalani Park in Hilo One of the great things about Liliuokalani Park in Hilo is the abundance of gardens. But there are also spots like this where the creek just pulls you in. The entire place is amazing and if you’re ever there, this is one of those can’t miss stops! More from […]
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Byodo-In Lagoon sparkles Each time I post one of these Byodo-In Temple photos, I’m reminded of how beautiful the grounds were. This is one of those places on O‘ahu I’d return to in a heartbeat. This Byodo-In lagoon sparkles and beckons photographers to do their best. The light changes constantly, so there’s always a […]
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Waterfall along the road to Iao Valley on Maui The night before, the Iao Valley had a lot of rain, so we expected to see some running water. This waterfall was playing peek-a-boo with the clouds and it was amazing to watch it go in and out of the clouds. The road was closed due […]
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Meet the Akaka Falls Jacksons Chameleon It would appear that this is a Jackson’s Chameleon, which is native to East Africa and introduced to Hawaii. This one was found by one of the guys on the way into Akaka Falls on the Big Island. He attracted quite a crowd, enough so that the pathway became […]
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Big Island stream off the beaten path The lovely thing about a babbling brook is how peaceful It is. This one was no exception, and we absolutely loved this stop on our mini backcountry tour. Can’t you just hear the water calling? More Big Island photos from the archives SaveSaveSaveSave
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Big Island waterfalls abound We found this waterfall while exploring on a back road on our return trip from Laupahoehoe to Hilo. This one was along the old highway, which is seldom used. The trip, though short, took us through areas that were stunning. It was a very nice way to avoid the main highway […]
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Liliuokalani Gardens shine on a gray day There wasn’t a lot of sun during our stay in Hilo. In fact, we even got a bit of rain during this stop. But, I was determined to make it to Liliuokalani Gardens at the urging of a friend, and so we went. We were not disappointed despite […]
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Timeless beauty — white lily in Honolulu Each day during our stay in Honolulu, I walked by these long rows of beautiful white lilies. The lush green seemed to bring with it a sense of joy and wonder. Finally, I decided I had to take one with me—in a photo, of course. So here is […]
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