Lost in Poli Poli
Lost on the road to nowhere. Following bad directions from the Internet we got lost on the journey to the Boundary Trail of Poli Poli. We...
Waiakoa Loop
Dear Waiakoa, You are the partner muse to Kahakapao. A different side of the volcano. A sweet, soft loop trail with moderate elevation...
Trees are good hosts
Dear Haleakala, The forest mushrooms are growing out of the tree trunks on your trails. Your trees are hosting different varieities at...
Lilikoi
Another great hike with Tencia. This time we went to the Poli Poli area of Haleakala. We did the loop and saw lots of tree mushrooms and...
Kahakapao Catwalk
Dear Kahakapao, Your catwalk rivals Olinda Waihou. You have more sun and red dirt than Olina which is covered with the fallen needles of...
The Zigzagiest Road
Dear Lahaina Pali, As usual on my first visit, I got lost. Blasted right past the trailhead and ended up at a dead end at the highway....
Over or Under?
Dear Kahakapao, To go over or under. That is the question. Your trail is blocked by a fallen tree. I go over one tree and under the...
Kia'i Moku
Dear Makawao, Whaaaaat's that?! I was surprised to see these purple thistles in your parking lot. These are common on California trails,...
Makawao Na Ka Oi
Dear Makawao, Na ka oi. You are the best. Every day you have some new little gem. Today it is fragrant, blooming, bright Kahili ginger....
Shrooms everywhere
Dear Makawao, You sure do love mushrooms. More mushroom sightings today. They appear overnight and disappear the next day. Your shaggy...
