A lava breakout in a flow from Pu’u O’o covers the old coast road, which is now a trail (here).
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Parks.’ See more responses here.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is the best known park on the island. It covers 354,461 acres, which includes, not just the Kilauea area, but up to the summit of Mauna Loa and down the southwest rift zone of that volcano. The park contains 106 miles of roads and 155 miles of marked trails, many of them well off the beaten track.
I’ve hiked a lot in the park, though I doubt I’ll ever cover all the trails, but these photos are from ones I’ve done with links to the original posts for those interested.
On the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs Trail (here).Great views on the Hilina Pali Trail, but this one nearly did me in! (here).Puʻu ʻŌʻō from the end of the Nāpau Trail (here and here).Puapo’o lava tube is only accessible on a guided tour (here).Nahuku lava tube is one of the most popular stops in the park (here).Kilauea Iki is another popular trail, across the floor of an old vent (here).Steaming Bluff on the Crater Rim Trail (here).The Jaggar Museum viewing point. The museum has gone but the viewing point just reopened (here).Sulphur Banks Trail (here).Halemauma Trail passes through the woods (here).The Puna Coast Trail features colorful lava (here)……As does the Ka’u Desert Trail (here).A lush valley in the Kahuku section of the park (here).
Also posted for Jo’s Monday Walk. See more responses here.
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Flight.’ See more responses here. I finally winnowed a raft of options down to just the birds. Captions on the photos as usual.
A pair of Brown Boobies glide over the ocean.A Black-crowned Night Heron flies over a bay.Hawaiian Noddies navigate high surf.A Pueo takes off……flies over a hillside……and sticks the landing. Different birds, but you get the idea!
This week’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Pastels.’ See more responses here. Captions on the photos.
A Crown Flower.A pleasing pot at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.A plethora of pastels inside the Painted Church at Honaunau.A Rosy-faced Lovebird getting to grips with lunch.Organic matter floating in the ocean.A Palenose Parrotfish.
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘National Kids and Pets Day.’ See more responses here. Wild pigs are as close as I get to having a pet these days, though an extra ’s’ might make a better description.
A crop growing against a backdrop of wind turbines and the ocean. And, yes, that’s a monarch butterfly happy about the arrangement.
Flowers and fruits on a Papaya.
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Earth Day.’ See more responses here.
I’m never quite sure what’s appropriate for Earth Day, but I figure nature, farming and renewable energy fit the bill, so here are some photos from a recent walk in the neighborhood.
A Madagascar Jasmine vine grows along a fence.Tropical Milkweed flowers.A Beet Webworm Moth on a Nasturtium flower.A farm with a view!A spent sunflower, but still huge.
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘National Garden Month.’ See more responses here. I don’t really have a garden here, but I do enjoy a visit to Hawai’i Tropical Botanical Garden, so here are some photos from my most recent visit.
Anthurium Schlechtendalii or Pheasant’s Tail.Fiery spike (Aphelandra aurantiaca).Foliage in a pot.Aphelandra sinclairiana or Panama Queen.Orchids in the well. There’s probably enough money in there to cover the cost of admission!Red Ti leaves in the sun.
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Walk in the Park.’ See more responses here. These photos are from my last hike at what is officially known as Pu’u Wa’awa’a Cinder Cone State Park. The hike took place under heavy skies, but the clouds hovered just above the top of the hill and the rain held off until late in the walk.
A Northern Mockingbird announces its presence.Silk Oak flowers.A view of Pu’u Wa’awa’a from a new section of trail.Sheep and cattle are often seen on the trail.Seeds on an endemic Wiliwili tree.The trail up through the center of the pu’u, pu’u being Hawaiian for cinder cone.Tree roots snake across the trail in places.A horse and rider enjoying the walk, too.A view from near the top, looking towards the saddle between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.
Also posted for Jo’s Monday Walk. See more responses here.
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