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MacKenzie State Recreational area, Hawaii

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MacKenzie is named for a forest ranger and is memorialized in this monument at the campground. In the background are the Iron Wood Trees that predominate here.

At sunset the view from the campground out over the ocean is iconic. The trees keep the area shaded and cool all day.

Punalu'u Beach, Hawaii
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One of the few black sand beaches that are easy to reach, Punalu'u Beach is also a turtle refuge. I did not see any of the turtles when I was here, but people on the beach told me the turtles were on the beach in the morning. When turtles are present, road barriers are set up to keep the people at least 100 feet from them. Black sand is larger grained than regular beach sand. It was difficult for me to walk on it without shoes.

Green Sand Beach, Hawaii click pictures for larger views; click browser BACK button to return here
	From the trail on top of the ocean cliff, this is the view of Green Sand Beach. A foot trail zig-zags down the cliff to the beach. The beach is made of ovine and really is green. The cliffs are eroded into some of the most awe inspiring shapes I saw. For perspective, consider the size of the people on the the beach.

Ka Lae (aka South Point), Hawaii click pictures for larger views; click browser BACK button to return here
	180 degree view of Ka Lae (aka: South Point) from the top of the ocean cliff. The wooden structure is an old cargo winch used to unload ships docked at the base of the cliff. To the right is a large boat at the base of the cliff. This is the southern most point in the United States.

Royal Kona Resort, Hawaii click pictures for larger views; click browser BACK button to return here
The lobby of the Royal Kona is representative of the opulence of this hotel. The registration desk, is located in an outdoor room. The walk in front of the registration desk is defined by these massive columns. Here is the view looking past the registration desk. Completing the look, are the bamboo like fan blades on the ceiling fans.	Turning 90 degrees, reveals part of the outdoor garden island with the water element. To the right, a gazebo jutting out into the water element.
	Turning 90 degrees again, reveals the other end of the walk If you look close, you can see the entry to the gazebo. The lighting in the public areas is most unique. It is a series of translucent tiles, formed into these graceful globes. At night the globes glow from a light source inside each globe.

Waimea Canyon, Kaua'i click pictures for larger views; click browser BACK button to return here
	Along the road to Koke'e State Park are several lookouts over Waimea Canyon. Also named The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
Everywhere in rural Kaua'i there are feral chickens. The local people treasure them as part of the local color of Kaua'i.
	Another lookout. This view is a side canyon into Waimea Canyon.

Pehea Trail, Kaua'i click pictures for larger views; click browser BACK button to return here
Near the beginning of the trail is Pu'u O Kila lookout with this famous view of Kalalau Valley.
The beginning of the trail is wide and easy.	But there are places where boardwalks had to be installed to even allow hiking through the swamp areas. Sure makes the hiking easier. But despite the boardwalk, I only met 5 other hikers on this day.
It rains here every day. And the flora grows into a wonderful, lush rain forest.

Dukes Canoe Club, Kaua'i for dining click pictures for larger views; click browser BACK button to return here
The 30 foot rock waterfall in Dukes Canoe Club dining room is very impressive. It feeds a 12 foot long poi pond.	There are dining tables on three sides of the poi pond. The upper level echoes the dining space of the lower level; but has no walls and is open to the ocean. It was night so I do not have a photo of the view. Not only was the ambiance great, but the food and the service was 5 star.