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Kona Historical Society

An Out of This World Report🌔

Monday morning at Hualalai started with a beautiful sunrise. Then it was time for the eclipse to begin. Although it was a bit cloudy and we were just a little bit in the path of the eclipse , I was happy I had my Eclipse Glasses so I could see this celestial marvel.

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Three Ring Ranch: Exotic Animal Sanctuary!

Beautiful Big Island’s Bounty!

From the ocean to the mountains, being on the Big Island of Hawaii brings many adventures for travelers and residents alike. In one day you can go from the ocean to the top of Mauna Kea, at 13, 803 feet, and then back down, after a stop at the Waipi’o Valley, to sip a Big […]

Beneath the Sea, A Different Landscape!

 

 

Photos Shared By Yvonne Khouri-Morgan:

Out of this World Photos by Bill McDowell!

From 8000 feet on Mauna Kea at 1:00 AM

 

Early morning sunrise at the volcano

 

At the volcano, with the Milky Way at the very top of the plume coming from the crater below.

 

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Three Ring Ranch is Open: Go for a Visit!

 

 

 

A Day Well Spent at South Point and Green Sands Beach

Chantal Prunier shares with us her amazing day at South Point and Green Sands Beach.

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Taking a Field Trip: Akaka Falls and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens

The Big Island of Hawaii offers so much to see and do! We just took a day trip to the Botanical Gardens in Hilo, enjoying the scenic ride and visiting the Akaka Falls. And the Botanical Gardens? A tropical delight founded by Dan and Pauline Lutkenhouse in 1978 and opened in 1984.

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At the Top of Hualalai Mountain

Recently several Hualalai folks went on a hike to the highest level of craters on Hualalai Mountain. Led by Robert Pacheco, the founder of Hawaii Forest and Trail, and Melanie Seyler, one of his top guides, the group hiked through lava tubes, three different levels of high-altitude tropical forest eco-systems, and over narrow ridges that […]

Ho’okena Beach Excursion

Chantal Prunier and her guest, Gary Sher, just visited Ho`okena Beach Park. Ho’okena has a rich cultural history. It’s the historical site for one of the last active Hawaiian canoe fishing villages in Hawai’i.

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Award Winning Orchid Grower: Matthias Seelis

For those of you who wanted to know where I bought the incredible orchids at the Kamuela Farmers Market, it was at SHOGUN HAWAII. Owner, Matthias Seelis, is an award winning orchid grower.

This cattelya he created is named after Becky Holman.

photos courtesy of Becky Holman.

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A Saturday Morning at Waimea Farmers Markets

Going up to Waimea on an early Saturday morning to the several farmers markets is not only a scenic drive–we also came back laden with orchids, flowers, papayas, all kinds of veggies….and cinnamon rolls.

 

 

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Farm Fest on November 10

 

Hundreds of Hawaii residents and visitors will be transported back in time Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook where Kona Historical Society is hosting Farm Fest. This eighth annual free celebration honors Kona’s heritage by offering stories, entertainment, food, and numerous hands-on activities sharing […]

Waipi’o Valley: Just a Hike Away

Photos courtesy of Chantal Prunier.

Chantal Prunier reports: “Yesterday I went deep in Waipi’o Valley to seven falls cascading into each other. What a delight! No wonder the Hawaiians were able to keep their future king Kamehameha happy in hiding here.”

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Other Worldly Shots From Mauna Kea at Sunrise

Bill McDowell shares these incredible shots from the nine thousand foot level on Mauna Kea before and at sunrise, including one of The Blue Hour.

From the Camera of Bill McDowell

 

 

THE MILKY WAY THIS MORNING FROM 10,000 FEET ON MAUNA KEA. IT WAS A COOL 28 DEGREES AT TWO AM.

 

 

 

The BLUE HOUR, which lasts ten minutes as the sun comes up on the horizon.

 

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A Clear Shot of the Whale Calf

AS A MOTHER AND CALF PREPARE TO LEAVE THE WARM WATERS OF HAWAII AND PREPARE FOR THE LONG JOURNEY TO ALASKA,

 

by Bill McDowell

Another Ho-hum Hualalai Morning!

No matter whether you were at Ke’Olu practicing golf shots or at the Palm Grove practicing yoga, Nature’s paintbrush was visible on Wednesday morning. (Anyone find a pot of gold?) Meanwhile on the ocean, the whales were whirling dervishes.

photo by Bob Holman

 

photo by Cindy […]

Experience Palamanui Community College!

Please join Barbara and Rob Kildow for an opportunity to experience Hawaii Community College Palamanui Campus this Friday, November 16: Limited to just 14 people, the visit will begin with a hike led by Dr. Richard Stevens, where you’ll see glimpses of our local landscape being transformed with native reforestation efforts and the creation […]

Member, Chantal Prunier spent the day exploring the Wild Cave

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Inside the cave

The hike to the lava tube included a two mile walk on this trail, but none of us had been allowed to go on it before. It was guided by employees of Friends of the Volcano and it’s called Wild Cave Exploration.

Wild thimble berry

Coming out of the cave/lava tube.