June 29, 2013 Hamama Falls

Five Saturdays in June, five hikes!

Headed deep into Waihe`e Valley to Hamama Falls.  It was HOT!!!

Passed the Board of Water Supply's Waihe'e Tunnel. Tunnel goes back about 1000 feet, ending at a door holding back a GIANT freshwater reservoir.

Before too long...waterfall!

Hōkūle`a loved the waterfall!

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June 22, 2013 Moanalua Valley

First attempt at taking Hōkūle`a hiking without her stroller. Moanalua Valley and the old Damon Estates.  Sommer loaded Hōkūle`a in her ergobaby carrier and off we went!

First stop, the old Damon home.

Crossed some streams and went over some bridges on our meandering through Moanalua Valley.

Made it to our final destination on our tour, the May Damon house. The trail to the old ruins were kinda creepy.

Changed Hōkū's diaper on the old fireplace.

Checked out the view and then headed back.

Hōkūle`a was cute as always.

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Stroller Hiking: Kamehame Ridge - June 15, 2013

Kamehame Ridge
Another stroller hike up the road to Kamehame Ridge.

Slipped past the gates and made our way to the top!

Hardest part was getting past this gate. Had to make two trips to get Hōkūle`a and her stroller past it.

Once again Hōkūle`a loved it! Hōkūle`a also just learned to stick her tongue out at you.

The view from the top was wonderful, as always.

The structures at the top are always interesting.

Entrance to the Kamehame "Stairs"...

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Stroller Hiking: Makapu`u Lighthouse - June 8, 2013

Makapu`u Lighthouse

Another early morning stroller hike. Headed up the Makapu`u Lighthouse trail in the pre-dawn light.

Once again, Hōkūle`a loved it!

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Stroller Hiking: Koko Head - June 1, 2013

Stroller hiking.  Taking a stroller...hiking.  Started easy and hit up Koko Head, then the Makapu`u Lighthouse then Kamehame Ridge.
Koko Head

Started early in the morning and Sommer and I pushed and pulled Hōkūle`a and her stroller up the 650+ foot extinct volcanic crater in Hawaii Kai (actually, three craters).

Checked out some of the structures at the top of the ridge.

Hōkūle`a loved it.

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