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Articles for June, 2008

The Castle Trail in Punaluu

Posted: June 29, 2008

I joined the trail maintenance crew of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club (HTMC) to clear the Castle Trail that climbs the west wall of Punaluu Valley to reach the upper sections of Kaluanui Valley and continues on to connect with the Koolau Summit Trail. 

The Waters of Waiahole Valley

Posted: June 21, 2008

I hiked along several tributaries of Waiahole Stream — Uwau, Waianu, and Waiahole — to photograph the charming waterfalls and streams in the very back of lush green Waiahole Valley. 

Huilua Fishpond at Kahana Bay

Posted: June 16, 2008

When I climbed to the top of Puu Manamana several weeks ago, I was so intrigued at the sight of Huilua Fishpond from several hundred feet up, that I had to return to the fishpond to explore it up close. 

Views of Makapuu

Posted: June 10, 2008

I climbed the mountains surrounding Makapuu Bay to acquire a spectacular vantage point to photograph the Koolaupoko coast of windward Oahu.

The Views from Puu Manamana

Posted: June 5, 2008

I climbed to the top of Puu Manamana to photograph the spectactular views overlooking Kaaawa and Kahana Valley on the Koolauloa coast of windward Oahu.