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Last Lonely Silverswords
Seen in May 2023, this was the last healthy specimen I could find in the Mauna Kea garden. All others have passed and await the next growth cycle
Ironwoods in Pololu Valley
Ironwood trees were planted decades ago to control erosion in the Pololu Valley. They create a beautiful but sometimes ghostly scene. Trails criss cross the valley near the water.
Chain of Craters Lava Like Exploring Another Planet
Late afternoon sun emphasizes the otherworldly appearance of the vast lava fields off the Chain of Craters Road.
Wind Blown Waves at Waikoloa
Wind in South Kohala often comes from the north around the tip of the Big Island, and from the east out of Waimea. This can create amazing wind blown waves where east wind blows the spray backwards off waves from the north
Morning Light in Pololu Valley
Morning Sunshine towards Honokane Nui. The trail up to the top of the ridge leads up from here and is great when it is not too muddy. But it often is!
Rainbow Eucalyptus
The almost garish color of this tree's bark is a true attention grabber. They were first brought to Hawaii in 1929.
Bromiliad from Hawaiian Bioreserve
A bromeliad in the Hawaiian Tropical Bioreserve and Garden near Hilo
Eucalyptus Grove Near Kalopa Park
Eucalyptus groves, such as this one, were planted decades ago to replace sugarcane fields on the eastern side of the Big Island
Akaka Falls Raging
The normally wispy falls take on a more intense nature after heavy spring rains
Sunrise at Waawaa Point Looking Towards Kohala
Lava towers just offshore at dawn lead the eye across the water to the distant shores of the Kohala Volcano.
Wawaloli Beach Surf Panorama
A single wave crashes repeatedly on the lava-protected shore at Wawaloli Beach creating a succession of explosions, captured here in a single image
A Walk in Waipi'o Valley
This road is accessible from the bottom of the extremely steep four wheel drive road that goes from the Waipi'o lookout to the valley floor. It takes you to the coast and is your reward for making it down the hill
White Orchid Blossom at Akaka Falls
Dew-covered white orchid blossom pristine and isolated against a dark green background
Kohala Pu'u
A massive Pu'u sits near the summit of Kohala with the steep wilderness valleys beyond. The tiny dots in the crater are cattle.
Waimanu Valley Falls
Deep in Waimanu valley along the Kohala, these falls are almost totally inaccessible except by helicopter
Mud Lane Tree Canopy
A spectacular tree-lined lane just east of Waimea. The paved road ends in a trail that extends all the way to the Waipi'o Valley.
Onomea Bay
As seen from the bottom of the Onomea Trail
Pololu Valley Morning Serenity
Morning sun penetrates the coastal mist and invites you to move through the Pololu Valley ironwood forest
Laupahoehoe North Shore
Big surf hammering the north shore of Laupahoehoe Point. An unusual direction for waves rolling in, but the result is amazing as always
Ropy Lava Flows
Ropy flows of pahoehoe lava (the smoothly flowing kind, not chunky like a'a) make incredible patterns in stone that are unique and endlessly changing. Its hard to believe such delicate detail is actually solid rock.
Wind and Rain on Kohala Mountain Road
Even the cattle found this weather difficult to get through on one of the Kohala ranches
Rebuilding Homes on New Lava Flows in Kalapana Gardens
"Lava dwellers" have built solar and rainwater powered homes at Kalapana Gardens in Puna, replacing homes now covered under 50 feet of new lava
Akaka Falls
The main attaction at Akaka Falls State Park. The falls are more than 400 feet high
Mud Lane Trail
After Mud Lane ends, trails begin. This is a side trail, headed to a gorgeous waterfall.
Taro Leaf
A taro plant growing wild, down in a streambed at Akaka Falls.
