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Articles for September, 2009

Native Flowers on Konahuanui

Posted: September 29, 2009

I hiked with some friends to the twin peaks of Konahuanui to look for the flowers of rare native plants that live on the highest peaks of the Koolau Mountains.

Fire at Puu Kalena

Posted: September 22, 2009

I joined the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club (HTMC) on their hike to the summit of Puu Kalena, the second highest peak on Oahu, where we encountered a smoldering campfire that completely derailed our plans.

Native Flowers on Aiea Ridge

Posted: September 18, 2009

I joined the trail maintenance crew of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club (HTMC) to clear the Aiea Ridge Trail that leads to the Koolau Summit Ridge. 

Kuliouou-TomTom

Posted: September 18, 2009

Some friends and I climbed up the very back of Kuliouou to see the panoramic views and native plants along the spine of the Koolau Mountains before descending back down into Waimanalo on the TomTom trail.

The Waters of Kuolani Waianu

Posted: September 14, 2009

I hiked the Kuolani-Waianu Trail to escape the heat and splash in the cool refreshing streams that flow into Kaneohe Bay on the Koolauloa coast of windward Oahu.