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Articles for August, 2008

Cloud Forest at Konahuanui

Posted: August 25, 2008

I climbed to the twin peaks of Konahuanui to explore the plants and animals that make their home on the highest cloud-shrouded peaks on the Koolau Mountains of Oahu.

Achatinella fuscobasis in the Koolau Mountains

Posted: August 21, 2008

I hiked with Joel Lau, Botanist and Rare Species Specialist, to look for Achatinella fuscobasis — a critically endangered species of Oahu Tree Snail — on the leeward-facing upper slopes of the southern Koolau.

Koloa Gulch in Hau’ula

Posted: August 16, 2008

I joined the trail maintenance crew of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club (HTMC) to clear the Koloa Gulch trail in Hau’ula which leads to a charming waterfall and pool at the end of the gulch. 

Lanihuli in the Mist

Posted: August 10, 2008

For several years now, I have been hiking to the foot of Lanihuli at the end of Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden to photograph how the rays of the sun strike Lanihuli at first light.

Lehua Ahihi at Lanihuli

Posted: August 10, 2008

I joined the trail maintenance crew of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club (HTMC) to clear the trail that leads to the summit of Lanihuli on the Koolau Mountains.

Alae Keokeo at Hoomaluhia

Posted: August 1, 2008

For a number of years now, I have been hiking the trails at Ho’omaluhia Botanic Garden to photograph the Ko’olau Mountains that tower over the landscape and the endangered Hawaiian Coots that make their home in the reservoir at the garden.