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Keahua
Arboretum
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PHOTOS |
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OVERVIEW |
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The 30-acre natural playground is endowed
with bubbling streams, inviting pools
(perfect for children), emerald-green
forests and lush meadows. This is a great
place for a picnic or a sit to contemplate
the joy of being alive.
A series of streams crossing the road at the
entry to the wilderness area gives newcomers
a good indication of things to come—the
happy yelps of children playing in the
water, cooler air and plenty of open space
with minimal effort made to manicure or
otherwise impose form on the natural way of
things.
The road beyond the arboretum eventually
leads to the Blue Hole at the base of Mt.
Wai'ale'ale's crater. Here waterfalls, fed
by the mountain's prestigious rainfall of
476 inches per year, converge in one of
nature's most lavish settings. No need to
hike all the way in. The dam at the end of
the road is a lovely spot. But be
forewarned, the road from the arboretum to
the Blue Hole deteriorates to barely
passable as it nears its end. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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The Arboretum is located approximately eight
miles inland above the Wailua River. Take
Hwy. 580 and head towards the mountains.
Three-quarters of the way there, the road
gets bumpy and you'll come upon a river
crossing where you may park. |
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