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National Themes For July 5th: National Apple Turnover Day, National Graham Cracker Day, National Bikini Day, and 🇺🇸National Hawaii Day.🇺🇸

🍏National Apple Turnover Day! This treat which was first served in the 19th century. Also called hand pies because they are so portable, apple turnovers are a pastry made by placing apple filling on a piece of dough, folding the dough over, sealing it, then baking them. Although most turnovers are baked, they can also be fried.

🍪National Graham Cracker Day! The graham cracker was originally invented as a “health food” as part of the “Graham Diet”. Developed by Presbyterian minister, Sylvester Graham in the early 1800s, graham crackers were originally made from whole-wheat graham flour with added bran and wheat germs. The minister believed this snack would curb a variety of sinful cravings. Modern graham crackers are made with bleached white flour and come in a variety of flavors including honey, cinnamon and chocolate. While a delicious snack on their own, they are also terrific ingredients for desserts. Crushed graham crackers blended with butter and pressed into pie tins or springform pans make excellent crusts when lightly toasted. One of the most popular treats made with graham crackers is the S’more.

👙National Bikini Day marks the anniversary of the invention of the revealing two-piece bathing suit. Named after the Bikini Atoll where the United States conducted atomic tests, the two piece bathing suit made its debut in Paris. French designer Louis Reard wanted to name revealing bits of fabric “atom”. Sunbathers were wearing modest two-piece suits by World Wart II in the United States, but they hardly revealed the amount of skin the bikini revealed on July 5, 1946. While Europe enthusiastically donned the bikini after a long and arduous world war, American’s sense of decency kept them from accepting the bikini until the 1960s.

🇺🇸National Hawaii Day! Hawaii's capital and largest city is Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu. Nickname(s): The Aloha State (official), Paradise of the Pacific The Islands of Aloha. Motto: "The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness." State song(: Hawaiʻi's Own True Sons. Living insignia; Bird: 🕊Nene, Fish: Reef triggerfish, Flower: 🌸Hibiscus brackenridgei, Insect: 🦋Kamehameha butterfly, Tree: 🌴Kukui tree. Inanimate insignia; Dance: 💃Hula, Food: Kalo (taro), Gemstone: Black coral, Other; State individual sport: 🏄‍♀️surfing. Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state geographically located in Oceania, although it is governed as a part of North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago (an island group or island chain) in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii does not border any other U.S. state. It is the only U.S. state that is not geographically located in North America, the only state completely surrounded by water and that is entirely an archipelago, and the only state in which coffee is commercially cultivable. Hawaii is the 8th-smallest and the 11th-least populous of the 50 U.S. states. The state's oceanic coastline is about 750 miles (1,210 km) long, the fourth longest in the U.S. The eight main islands and their nicknames are; Maui: The Valley Isle, Oʻahu: The Gathering Place, Kauaʻi: The Garden Isle, Molokaʻi: The Friendly Isle, Lānaʻi: The Pineapple Isle, Niʻihau: The Forbidden Isle, Kahoʻolawe: The Target Isle and the largest island in the group is Hawaiʻi, it is often called the "Big Island" or "Hawaiʻi Island" to avoid confusion with the state. Seven of the Islands are permanently inhabited. The island of Niʻihau is privately managed by brothers Bruce and Keith Robinson; access is restricted to those who have permission from the island's owners. Access to uninhabited Kahoʻolawe island is also restricted. The Hawaiian islands were formed by volcanic activity initiated at an undersea magma source called the Hawaii hotspot. The process is continuing to build islands. Hawaii's tallest mountain Mauna Kea is 13,796 ft (4,205 m) above mean sea level; it is taller than Mount Everest if measured from the base of the mountain, which lies on the floor of the Pacific Ocean and rises about 33,500 feet (10,200 m). Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be less extreme because of near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs usually reach around 88°F (31°C) during the day, with lows at night of 75°F (24°C). Winter day temperatures are usually around 83°F (28°C); at low elevation they seldom dip below 65°F (18°C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 13,800 feet (4,200 m) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island in some winter months. Mount Waiʻaleʻale on Kauaʻi has the second-highest average annual rainfall on Earth, about 460 inches (12,000 mm) per year. Most of Hawaii experiences only two seasons; the dry season runs from May to October and the wet season is from October to April. The hottest temperature recorded in Pahala, Hawaii on April 27, 1931, is 100°F (38°C). Hawaii's record low temperature is 12°F (-11°C) in May 1979, on the summit of Mauna Kea. Hawaii is the only state to have never recorded sub-zero Fahrenheit temperatures. The 1778 arrival of British explorer Captain James Cook marked the first documented and undisputed contact by a European explorer with Hawaii. As Cook prepared for departure after his second visit in 1779, a quarrel ensued as Cook took temple idols and fencing as "firewood", and a minor chief and his men stole a boat from his ship. Cook abducted the King of Hawaiʻi Island, Kalaniʻōpuʻu, and held him for ransom aboard his ship in order to gain return of Cook's boat, as this tactic had previously worked in Tahiti and other islands. Instead, the supporters of Kalaniʻōpuʻu attacked, killing Cook and four sailors as Cook's party retreated along the beach to their ship. The ship departed without retrieving the stolen boat. During the 1780s, and 1790s, chiefs often fought for power. After a series of battles ending in 1795 all inhabited islands were subjugated under a single ruler, who became known as King Kamehameha the Great. He established the House of Kamehameha, a dynasty that ruled the kingdom until 1872. There were several monarch's overthrown in the following years. Queen Liliʻuokalani was the last monarch of Hawaiʻi. She had plans of making a new constitution to proclaim herself an absolute monarch. On January 14, 1893, a group of mostly Euro-American business leaders and residents formed the Committee of Safety to stage a coup d'état against the kingdom and seek annexation by the United States. United States Government Minister John L. Stevens, responding to a request from the Committee of Safety, summoned a company of U.S. Marines. Queen Liliʻuokalani was overthrown on January 17, 1893. In 1900, Hawaii was granted self-governance and retained ʻIolani Palace as the territorial capitol building. Oʻahu was the target of a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Imperial Japan on December 7, 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor and other military and naval installations, carried out by aircraft and by midget submarines, brought the United States into World War II. After attaining statehood, Hawaii quickly modernized through construction and a rapidly growing tourism economy. The history of Hawaii's economy can be traced through a succession of dominant industries: sandalwood, whaling, sugarcane, pineapple, the military, tourism and education. The state's food exports include coffee, macadamia nuts, pineapple, livestock, sugarcane and honey. The aboriginal culture of Hawaii is Polynesian. Hawaii represents the northernmost extension of the vast Polynesian Triangle of the south and central Pacific Ocean. While traditional Hawaiian culture remains as vestiges in modern Hawaiian society, there are re-enactments of the ceremonies and traditions throughout the islands. Some of these cultural influences, including the popularity (in greatly modified form) of lūʻau and hula, are strong enough to affect the wider United States. Some key customs and etiquette in Hawaii are as follows: when visiting a home, it is considered good manners to bring a small gift for one's host (for example, a dessert). Thus, parties are usually in the form of potlucks. Most locals take their shoes off before entering a home. It is customary for Hawaiian families, regardless of ethnicity, to hold a luau to celebrate a child's first birthday. It is also customary at Hawaiian weddings, especially at Filipino weddings, for the bride and groom to do a money dance (also called the pandanggo). Print media and local residents recommend that one refer to non-Hawaiians as "locals of Hawaii" or "people of Hawaii". Surfing has been a central part of Polynesian culture for centuries. Since the late 19th century, Hawaii has become a major site for surfists from around the world. Notable competitions include the Triple Crown of Surfing and The Eddie. Hawaii has the only school system within the U.S. that is unified statewide. Policy decisions are made by the fourteen-member state Board of Education, which sets policy and hires the superintendent of schools, who oversees the state Department of Education. The largest institution of higher learning in Hawaii is the University of Hawaii System, which consists of the research university at Mānoa, two comprehensive campuses at Hilo and West Oʻahu, and seven community colleges. Private universities include Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University, and Wayland Baptist University. Saint Stephen Diocesan Center is a seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu. 1️⃣Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i is an astronomy and culture education center located in Hilo, Hawaii. It features exhibits and shows dealing with Hawaiian culture and history, astronomy (particularly at the Mauna Kea Observatories), and the overlap between the two. ‘Imiloa includes a 120-seat planetarium, which features a fulldome videoprojection system. Planetarium presentations include ‘Imiloa's exclusive signature show, "Maunakea: Between Earth and Sky." The bilingual exhibits (in Hawaiian and English) offer two views of Origins and Voyages, presenting the tools, visions and discoveries of the astronomers and the Polynesian voyagers (see Polynesian navigation), the first group of whom are thought to have voyaged to Hawaii from the Marquesas Islands. Visitors to ‘Imiloa will leave with a new understanding of the early Polynesians, who used the stars to find these isolated islands in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean. Hawaiians refer to these long-distance canoe explorers as "our first astronomers." Another planetarium show, "Dawn of the Space Age 3D," recounts the early days of space exploration, the so-called space race between the USSR and the United States. This is the only 3D planetarium show in the world. ‘Imiloa opened to the public in February, 2006. It is part of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and is located near the base facilities for several of the Maunakea observatories in University Park for Science and Technology on the UH-H campus, overlooking Hilo Bay. Its unique architectural design includes three large titanium-clad cones, representing the volcanoes Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualālai. The extensive gardens feature native, endemic and "canoe plants" brought by the Polynesians. Exhibit halls, planetarium, gift shop, and Sky Garden café are open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. An evening "Maunakea Skies" star talk is held in the planetarium on the last Saturday of each month. In the Hawaiian language, ‘Imiloa means "exploring new knowledge." 2️⃣Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum Society, a 501 (c)3 organization, was founded in 2016 for the purpose of developing and supervising the ongoing operations  of the Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum and Gallery. Their mission is: To collect and display vintage and contemporary Hawaiian style quilts, provide educational opportunities for all ages in the art and culture of Hawaiian quilting, and facilitate preservation and conservation of Hawaiian quilts. After two years of planning and development, the Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum and Gallery opened its doors in June 2018. It is the only museum in Hawaii to focus exclusively on the art and culture of Hawaiian quilting. Visit the Museum to learn about the history and culture of Hawaiian Quilting, unique to the Hawaiian Islands, and view traditional vintage quilts as well as contemporary pieces. Trace a Hawaiian quilt pattern to take with you and browse Hawaiian style and island-themed quilts for sale in their gallery. View quilts from local designers and quilters. See an original Hawaiian flag quilt and learn about the traditional art of making kapa. 3️⃣Na ʻĀina Kai Botanical Gardens (240 acres (97 ha)) are nonprofit botanical gardens located at 4101 Wailapa Road, Kīlauea, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi. A variety of guided tours are offered Tuesday through Friday; an admission fee is charged for each. Na ʻĀina Kai was established by Joyce and Ed Doty in 1982. In 1999, it became a nonprofit organization and opened to the public. Today it contains 13 gardens, a hardwood plantation, meadow, canyon, and beach. More than 200 bronze sculptures are sited throughout the estate. Highlights of the Gardens include: ✨International Desert Garden - cacti, succulents, and other desert plants including aloe, agave, a tamarind and several baobabs. ✨Poinciana Maze - a hedge of mock-orange plants, with topiary and sculptures surrounded by a lava rock wall. ✨Shower Tree Park & Kaʻula Lagoon -hibiscus, ixora, firecracker flowers, and flowering trees, with lagoon, waterfall, and Japanese-style teahouse. ✨"Under the Rainbow" Children’s Garden - wading pool, treehouse, train, log cabins, bridges, tunnels and slides. ✨Wild Forest Garden - heliconias, gingers, noni, ylang ylang, cardamom, vanilla, ornamental bananas, cacao and cinnamon trees. Special displays have been created representing the lives of three Indigenous American peoples: ✨Hawaiian Ahupua'a - depiction of a pie-slice-shaped Hawaiian land division that reaches from the mountains to the ocean. Includes a mosaic tile pictorial; 14 bronze sculptures representing people engaged in traditional activities; native plantings; and an "ocean" with fiberglass native fish. ✨Navajo Compound - Backed by a concrete mountain depicting Monument Valley, Arizona, the Navajo Compound includes 36 bronze sculptures of people and animals. The 12 bronze people are engaged in typical activities and modeled after living Navajo people. ✨Alaskan Athabaskan Village - Athabaskans were chosen from all of the Alaskan tribes because they have ties with the Navajos and they live in an area which lends itself to an interesting display. There are 7 bronze people engaged in common practices and 12 bird and animal sculptures. ✨The hardwood plantation (110 acres) contains African Mahogany, Big-leaf Mahogany, Blue Mahoe, Caribbean Pitch Pine, Cocobolo, Indian Blackwood, Indian Rosewood, Iroko, Lignum Vitae, West Indian Mahogany, Moreton Bay Chestnut, Narra, Palu, Pheasant Wood, Queensland Maple, Teak, West Indian Cedar, and Zebra Wood. 4️⃣Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, established on August 1, 1916, is an American national park located in the U.S. state of Hawaii on the island of Hawaii. The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive shield volcano. The park provides scientists with insight into the birth and development of the Hawaiian Islands, and ongoing studies into the processes of volcanism. For visitors, the park offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, as well as glimpses of rare flora and fauna. In recognition of its outstanding natural values, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was designated as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980 and a World Heritage Site in 1987. In 2012, the park was depicted on the 14th quarter of the America the Beautiful Quarters series. On May 11, 2018, the park was closed to the public in the Kīlauea volcano summit area, including the visitor center and park headquarters, due to explosions and toxic ash clouds from the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, as well as earthquakes and road damage. Portions of the park, including the visitor center, reopened to the public on September 22, 2018. As of 2019, most of the park is open; however, some road segments and trails, the Thurston Lava Tube, and the Jaggar Museum of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory remain closed to visitors. Eruptive activity, ground collapses and explosions in the park ceased in early August of 2018, and the lull in eruptive activity at Kīlauea continues. The park includes 323,431 acres (505.36 sq mi; 1,308.88 km2) of land. Over half of the park is designated the Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness area, providing solitude for hiking and camping. The park encompasses diverse environments from sea level to the summit of the Earth's most massive active volcano, Mauna Loa, at 13,679 feet (4,169 m). Climates range from lush tropical rain forests, to the arid and barren Kaʻū Desert. Recently eruptive sites include the main caldera of Kīlauea and a more active but remote vent called Puʻu ʻŌʻō. The main entrance to the park is from the Hawaii Belt Road. The Chain of Craters Road leads to the coast, passing several craters from historic eruptions. The road had continued to another park entrance near the town of Kalapana, but that portion is covered by a lava flow. The main visitor center, located just within the park entrance includes displays and information about the features of the park. The nearby Volcano Art Center, located in the original 1877 Volcano House hotel, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses historical displays and an art gallery. Volcano House is the only hotel or restaurant located within the borders of the national park. The Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, located a few miles west on Crater Rim Drive, features more exhibits and a close view of Kīlauea's active vent Halemaʻumaʻu. The museum is named after scientist Thomas Jaggar, the first director of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, which adjoins the museum. The observatory itself is operated by the U.S. Geological Survey and is not open to the public. 5️⃣The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on the USS Arizona during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and commemorates the events of that day. The attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu led to the United States' direct involvement in World War II. The memorial was built in 1962 and is only accessible by boat. It straddles the sunken hull of the battleship without touching it. Historical information about the attack, shuttle boats to and from the memorial, and general visitor services are available at the associated USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. The battleship's sunken remains were declared a National Historic Landmark on May 5, 1989. The USS Arizona Memorial is one of several sites in Hawaii that are part of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. During and following the end of World War II, Arizona's wrecked superstructure was removed and efforts began to erect a memorial at the remaining submerged hull. The Pacific War Memorial Commission was created in 1949 to build a permanent memorial in Hawaii. Admiral Arthur W. Radford, commander of the Pacific Fleet, attached a flag pole to the main mast of Arizona in 1950, and began a tradition of hoisting and lowering the flag. In that same year a temporary memorial was built above the remaining portion of the deckhouse. Radford requested funds for a national memorial in 1951 and 1952, but was denied because of the Korean War. The Navy placed the first permanent memorial, a 10-foot (3 m) tall basalt stone and plaque, over the mid-ship deckhouse on December 7, 1955. President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved the creation of a National Memorial in 1958. The legislation authorizing and funding the memorial (HR 44, 1961) declared that USS Arizona would "be maintained in honor and commemoration of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who gave their lives to their country during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941." The United States Navy specified the memorial be in the form of a bridge floating above the ship and accommodating 200 people. The 184-foot-long (56 m) structure has two peaks at each end connected by a sag in the center of the structure. It represents the height of American pride before the war, the nation's sudden depression after the attack and the rise of American power to new heights after the war. The national memorial has three main parts: entry, assembly room, and shrine. The central assembly room features seven large open windows on either wall and ceiling, to commemorate the date of the attack. The memorial also has an opening in the floor overlooking the sunken decks. It is from this opening that visitors can pay their respects by tossing flowers in honor of the fallen sailors. In the past, leis were tossed in the water, but because string from leis poses a hazard to sea life, leis now are placed on guardrails in front of the names of the fallen. One of Arizona's three 19,585-pound (8,884 kg) anchors is displayed at the visitor center's entrance. One of the two ship's bells is in the visitor center. The shrine at the far end is a marble wall that bears the names of all those killed on Arizona, protected behind velvet ropes. To the left of the main wall is a small plaque which bears the names of thirty or so crew members who survived the 1941 sinking. Any surviving crew members of Arizona (or their families on their behalf) can have their ashes interred within the wreck by U.S. Navy divers. Oil leaking from the sunken battleship can still be seen rising from the wreckage to the water's surface. This oil is sometimes referred to as "the tears of the Arizona." In a National Geographic feature published in 2001, concerns were expressed that the continued deterioration of the Arizona's bulkheads and oil tanks from saltwater corrosion could pose a significant environmental threat from a rupture, resulting in a significant release of oil. The National Park Service states it has an ongoing program that closely monitors the submerged vessel's condition. Upon the deck of the battleship USS Missouri the Japanese surrendered to United States ending World War II. In 1999, USS Missouri was moved to Pearl Harbor from the United States west coast and docked behind, and in line, with USS Arizona. The pairing of the two ships became an symbol of the beginning and end of the United States' participation in the war. USS Arizona Memorial staff initially criticized the placement of Missouri, saying the large battleship would "overshadow" the Arizona Memorial. To guard against this perception, Missouri was placed well back of the Arizona Memorial. The decision to have Missouri's bow face the Memorial was intended to convey that USS Missouri now watches over the remains of USS Arizona so that those interred within Arizona's hull may rest in peace. The visitor center operated by the National Park Service has a museum with exhibits about the Pearl Harbor attack, such as the ship's bell from USS Arizona. Access to the USS Arizona Memorial is by U.S. Navy boat, for which a numbered ticket, obtained at the visitor center and valid for a designated departure time, is required. Only 4,500 tickets are available each day and they are often gone by mid mornings. Touring of the Memorial is self-guided. On the center's grounds along the shoreline are more exhibits and a "Remembrance Circle". Nearby is USS Bowfin, a World War II diesel submarine, which may be toured with separate, paid admission. Honors: Every United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine vessel entering Pearl Harbor participates in the tradition of "manning the rails." Personnel serving on these ships stand at attention at the ship's guard rails and salute the USS Arizona Memorial in solemn fashion as their ship slowly glides into port. Arizona is no longer in commission, but is an active U.S. military cemetery. As survivors of the attack on Arizona pass away, many choose either to have their ashes scattered in the water over the ship, or to have their urns placed within the well of the barbette of Turret No. 4. The Arizona memorial is one of the nine major historical sites incorporated into the wide-ranging World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, established by Congress in 2008 and dedicated on December 7, 2010. Since it was formally dedicated in 1962, every U.S. President has made a pilgrimage to the memorial, presenting a wreath and scattering flowers over Arizona in honor of the Americans who perished there. On May 6, 2018, boat transportation to the memorial was suspended after one of the vessel operators noticed a crack on its outside. Although repairs were made, the cracks reappeared. The memorial was closed on May 26, 2018, and will remain closed until at least Fall 2019. However, boat tours around the memorial and the other ships on Battleship Row continue to be made. 6️⃣Spouting Horn! On Kauai’s South Shore you’ll find the spectacular Spouting Horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on Kauai. The Poipu surf channels into a natural lava tube here and releases a huge spout of water that can reach as high as 50 feet into the air. You’ll also hear a hiss and a roar that is the basis of a Hawaiian legend. One legend says that this coastline was once guarded by a giant moo (lizard) named Kaikapu. Everyone was afraid of the moo because it would eat anyone who tried to fish or swim in the area. One day, a young boy named Liko entered the ocean to outwit the lizard. Kaikapu attacked him, but Liko thrust a sharp stick into her mouth, swam under the lava shelf, and escaped through a small hole to the surface. The moo followed Liko and got stuck in the lava tube. To this day, you can hear the lizard’s roar and see her breath spraying from the blowhole. Access to Spouting Horn Park is convenient with ample parking and the view from the lookout is luminous at sunset. The Poipu coastline is also a great vantage point to look for humpback whales during whale watching season from December to May. 7️⃣Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm! Ocean Rider’s Mission Statement: To eliminate the need to take wild seahorses of the reefs by providing home and public aquariums with healthy, eco-friendly, hand raised, domesticated seahorse pairs to be kept as pets for many years to come. Since 1998, Ocean Rider Seahorse Farms of Kona Hawaii has operated as a self-sufficient, family-run business that established itself as one of the world's first farm-bread seahorse facilities. Today, Ocean Rider continues with on-going research and development for the purposes of extending the longevity of the species for the hobbyist and commercial aquariums around the world and for the protection of the seahorse species in the wild. In July of 1999 their cutting edge technology and hard work paid off with the sales of their first farm raised Mustang seahorses. Ocean Rider has relied on the sales of farm-raised pet seahorses to operate the farm ever since. Ocean Rider has avoided venture capital style funding and now captivity breeds over 25 species of seahorses which you can see up close and personal on their seahorse tours. Our living gene bank is also on display in our aquarium room! Research and development continues on new species every day. They hope to have all 34 species breeding on their farm soon! Not only are they helping to save the seahorse from extinction and the ocean they live in but they offer you the opportunity to help by choosing farm raised fish over wild caught fish whenever possible. Join them on their Kona Seahorse tours and find out how you can get more involved in protecting our ocean and waterways around the world. On this fascinating one hour tour you will learn about ocean conservation and one of the greatest ocean mysteries, the seahorse! You will be surrounded by thousands of seahorses on their oceanfront 3-acre farm from babies to pregnant males from Australia to Hawaii.You will also see their leafy sea dragons, enjoy their interactive tide pool and see the world’s only 100% sustainable marine aquarium with over 20 endangered species who are all being bred at ocean rider. Ocean Rider, Inc. is an organic Hawaiian-based aqua-farm that follows strict good farming practices in raising seahorses and other aquatic life. Ocean Rider does not discharge seawater into the ocean. The larval rearing, nursery, and grow-out systems are supplied with a high flow of pristine ocean water that is pumped into their closed facility. This pristine class AA Hawaii oceanic water is pumped into their facility by the Natural Energy Lab. This unlimited water supply water comes from one pipeline that is 125 feet deep and a second pipeline that is 2000 feet deep allowing them to dial in any water temperature they want. This water is considered to be the cleanest in the world as Hawaii is the most isolated island chain in the world. This water is then filtered through large industrial filters down to .1 microns and then passed through an ultraviolet light ensuring that their water remains pristine when it is flowed through their production facility. Ocean Rider enforces a strict bio-security program to maintain a pathogen free farm since 1998. Ocean Rider cultures our seahorses with top quality organic live and frozen feeds that are not fish meal based. Ocean Rider maintains their seahorses in very low density to ensure optimum rearing conditions thus ensuring high health conditions. Ocean Rider provides a certificate of Authenticity and High Health from the State of Hawaii for all their seahorses. Ocean Rider does not sell seahorses within the State of Hawaii to ensure that there are no accidental releases into the local Hawaii waters by pet owners. Ocean Rider does not use any chemotheraputics such as antibiotics at any stage during the culture of their seahorses and other marine livestock, nor do they endorse the use of any type of chemotheraputics. Ocean Rider has been breeding seahorse since 1998 using selective breeding techniques to produce high quality seahorses with unique proprietary traits and colors. They do not genetically modify their livestock. The Ocean Rider seahorse populations are raised from genetically diverse broodstock population raised entirely in a closed environment. Ocean Rider follows American Zoological Standards set for breeding facilities. 8️⃣The Makapuu Point Light on the island of Oahu has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Makapu'u Point is the southeastern most point of Oahu and the landfall for all traffic from the American west coast to Honolulu. With the 1887 Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii shipping interests began to clamor for a lighthouse at the point. The light remained stuck in the planning stage until 1906 when the United States House of Representatives passed a bill with an appropriation for construction. At the Chicago World's Fair there was displayed a hyperradiant Fresnel lens, the largest size ever made. This lens was on hand when it was decided to build and outfit the Makapuu Point Light. Rather than order a new lens, the huge optic construction, twelve feet tall and with over a thousand prisms, would be used at the new Makapuu Point Light. Makapuu Point Light thereby became the only U.S. light with such a lens, and ever since its activation in 1909, it has had the distinction of having the largest lens in U.S. service. In addition to being the largest lens in the United States at the time of its construction, this was the second highest focal plane, after Cape Mendocino Light in California, which is at 422 feet (129 m). It is now the third highest light in the U.S., behind the 462-foot (141 m) Old Point Loma lighthouse and Cape Mendocino. It is still an active aid to navigation. Originally, the light was provided with a three-mantle oil vapor lamp. To start the lamp, a supplementary alcohol burner was required, and this was the source of a tragedy in 1925. Two years later the lighthouse was equipped with a radio beacon, the first in Hawaii. As this required a generating station, the lamp was changed from oil vapor to a 500W incandescent bulb. The light was automated in 1974, the radiobeacon having been discontinued the previous year. The isolated location left the buildings vulnerable to vandalism, including a 1984 incident in which a hole was shot in the lens. In 1987 the Coast Guard declared much of the land around the light surplus, and it was turned over to the State of Hawaii. One of the buildings was then seized by an armed group of native Hawaiians as part of a land ownership protest; after several weeks, however, the squatters were evicted without bloodshed, and buildings were razed. The light remains in control of the Coast Guard, surrounded by state-owned land; there is a trail that leads to the light, and it is a popular destination for hikers. The lighthouse sits high on a volcanic point, overlooking "one of the most breathtaking coastal panoramas of any in the United States." This is a good place to watch whales. The rocky cliffs are popular with hang gliders. This is a moderate 2 miles (3.2 km) hike. Although paved it is "quite steep in spots." No shade and no outhouse or restroom facilities exist. An A.M. start is advised to beat the heat. Bring water and wear sunscreen. 9️⃣Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located on the west coast of the island of Hawaiʻi in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. The historical park preserves the site where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a kapu (one of the ancient laws) could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge or puʻuhonua. The offender would be absolved by a priest and freed to leave. Defeated warriors and non-combatants could also find refuge here during times of battle. The grounds just outside the Great Wall that encloses the puʻuhonua were home to several generations of powerful chiefs. The 420 acre (1.7 km2) site was originally established in 1955 as City of Refuge National Historical Park and was renamed on November 10, 1978. In 2000 the name was changed by the Hawaiian National Park Language Correction Act of 2000 observing the Hawaiian spelling. It includes the puʻuhonua and a complex of archeological sites including: temple platforms, royal fishponds, sledding tracks, and some coastal village sites. The Hale o Keawe temple and several thatched structures have been reconstructed. The park contains a reconstruction of the Hale o Keawe heiau, which was originally built by a Kona chief named Kanuha in honor of his father King Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku. After the death of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku, his bones were entombed within the heiau. The nobility (ali'i) of Kona continued to be buried until the abolition of the kapu system. The last person buried here was a son of Kamehameha I in 1818. It was believed that additional protection to the place of refuge was received from the mana in the bones of the chiefs. It survived several years after other temples were destroyed. It was looted by Lord George Byron (cousin of the distinguished English poet) in 1825. In 1829, High Chiefess Kapiʻolani removed the remaining bones and hid them in the Pali Kapu O Keōua cliffs above nearby Kealakekua Bay. She then ordered this last temple to be destroyed. The bones were later moved to the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii in 1858. Today, you may visit Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, and still feel the spirit of peace and forgiveness that continues to surround and bless this special place. 🔟North Shore of Oahu: The North Shore of Oahu refers to the geographic area between West Oahu’s Ka’ena Point and East Oahu’s Kahuku Point. The North Shore is most well-renowned for its larger than life waves during the Winter, breathtaking coastlines, and for attracting surfers from all around the globe. Famous North Shore surf spots include Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, and Banzai Pipeline (Ehukai Beach). The main hub in the North Shore is the historic Town of Hale’iwa, named after the first hotel opened on the North Shore by Benjamin Dillingham in 1898. Hale’iwa is definitely one of the coolest and most charming towns to visit in all of Hawaii with art galleries, local food spots, surf shops, a surf museum, gift shops, food trucks, yoga studios, and a great community of laid-back residents. When on the North Shore of Oahu, definitely go to Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck in Kahuku and order the garlic shrimp plate, visit the historic M.Matsumoto’s Grocery Store in Hale’iwa Town for shave ice, spend some time at Waimea Bay, and check out Lani’s Beach (Laniakea Beach) to see the Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles in their natural habitat. Please do not touch the turtles! While the North Shore is most famous for its surfing, there are a number of other popular activities on the North Shore including hiking, scuba diving, shark cage diving, snorkeling, shopping, dolphin tours, etc. Some of the most famous spots to visit include Waimea Falls, Haleiwa town and Kaena Point. 1️⃣1️⃣Bishop Museum was established in 1889 to preserve and share the natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Today, Bishop Museum houses and cares for over 24 million historical, cultural, and natural treasures. Each item in the collection has its own, special story to tell. These 24 million stories trace the history and cultures of the peoples of Hawai‘i and the Pacific, and help us to understand their unique island universe. They also host traveling exhibitions from around the world to allow their local audience to see spectacular objects, learn fascinating stories, and explore new ideas on a wide variety of topics. Exhibits at Bishop Museum; ✨Kini Ke Kua: Transformative Images: From wooden and stone images to photographs and contemporary renderings, the Kini ke Kua: Transformative Images exhibition will guide visitors through a multifaceted presentation of kiʻi (images) from Bishop Museum’s collections and contemporary indigenous art and practice. Ki‘i, which refer to images in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, are a cornerstone of Hawaiian spirituality and can take many forms. Fashioned from wood, stone and other natural materials, ki‘i become embodiments of deity: representations of akua (gods) and ʻaumākua (personal or family guardians). This exhibit will explore some of the ways in which relationships between kiʻi and people may change and how and why some of those changes have occurred. At the center of this exhibition will be a kiʻi long held in a private French collection, recently gifted to Bishop Museum by Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne. The wooden image will serve as the focal point of the exhibit, and will contribute to the larger dialogue about relationships, spirituality and kiʻi in Hawaiʻi and as they move through the world. The gifted kiʻi will be complemented with images from Bishop Museum’s collections as well as community loans, further enriching the visitor’s understanding of this very special ki‘i. ✨Travelling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO® Bricks: Travelling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO® Bricks features displays constructed of nearly one million LEGO® blocks that will take you on a journey of land, sea, air, and space travel. Exhibit highlights include 120 LEGO® models in 60 scenes, created by LEGO® Professional Artists, including a 22-foot-long Titanic, 10-foot-long Zeppelin, a Saturn V rocket, and a 10-foot-long Carl Sagan spaceship! Unique to Bishop Museum’s presentation of this exhibit, are models of familiar and iconic Hawaiian images like Aloha Tower and the voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa. These displays are created by the Hawaii LEGO® Users Group (HILUG), a community of local LEGO® builders, collectors, and fans that will reflect part of Hawaiʻi’s story of transportation. After viewing the exhibit, the whole ‘ohana can get creative, with over 300,000 LEGO® bricks on hand to build anything your imagination can design! For over sixty years, modern LEGO® bricks have been a part of households worldwide and have supported hours of educational fun for kids (and adults) of all ages. LEGO® bricks have been used by teachers in the classroom as well as by astronauts. In 2011, the Space Shuttle Endeavour mission STS-134 brought LEGO® kits to the International Space Station, where astronauts built models to see how they would react in microgravity, as a part of the LEGO® Bricks in Space program. ✨Science Adventure Center: The Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center is an immersive, interactive science center focused on science relative to Hawai‘i’s natural environment. Here, visitors can get up-close-and-personal with the Museum’s amazing natural science collections in fun and interactive displays. Visitors can also explore the dynamics of volcano science through daily programs in the Meet Me at the Hot Spot theatre, the only place on O‘ahu where you can see hot molten lava in motion! An origins tunnel, wind wall, and wave tank help to make science shine in this ever-evolving 16,500 square foot gallery space. ✨Hawaiian Forest Birds: Get a glimpse into the rich natural history of Hawaiian forest birds with specimens from the Museum’s Vertebrate Zoology collection. Explore a touch screen interactive to learn which birds are invasive to Hawai‘i and the threats they pose to endemic avian biodiversity. Take your turn in their ‘Elepaio board game as your trace the life cycle of a native ‘elepaio and navigate the many environmental threats one bird will face over its life span. ✨Great Gastropods: Bishop Museum holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of terrestrial mollusks, or land snails, from across the Pacific region. Hawaiian land snail fauna is arguably the most diverse in the world in relation to land area. Unfortunately, these land snails are among the most threatened groups of animals on the planet, and there have been substantial losses in biodiversity, as much as 90% in some families. Bishop Museum’s Malacology Researcher, Dr. Norine Yeung, is leading conservation efforts to understand and protect Hawai‘i’s endemic land snail population from threats to their habitat and some 38 established invasive species of land snail now thriving in Hawai‘i’s forests. Explore snail systematics and the vital role of Hawai‘i’s molluscs as bioindicators (species that warn us about imbalances in our environment), and learn what role you can play in improving outcomes for our native species. ✨Wave of Waikīkī : The ocean provides both vital resources and recreation, and this “ride” is a delicate balance. Contemplate the relationship between Hawaiian culture and environment as you jump aboard our interactive surf simulator as you trace Duke Kahanamoku’s famous mile-long Waikīkī wave ride. Coming soon, new exhibits that showcase the Museum’s research and collections across the natural sciences as they pertain to coastal ecology will share new insights on take care of the water in which we play. ✨Pacific Hall: Using the latest technology available, the hall features sounds of the past and present, as well as images of people across the Pacific. Visitors will be surprised to see how traditions have been upheld over thousands of years, and the many similarities we see between our Hawaiian culture and language and those of other Oceanic cultures. On the first floor, individual cases explore subjects of daily living, subsistence, ritual practices, and ocean navigation. The second floor focuses on the history of the region and communicates how the disciplines of archaeology, anthropology, and linguistics have been used to provide concrete evidence of ancestral ties across the Pacific. The second floor explores questions about how and when the settlement of the Pacific took place. ✨Bishop Museum’s Planetarium shows are a must-see for all Museum visitors! Immerse yourself in the night sky, travel from Hawai‘i to Tahiti by the stars, and more. Tickets may be purchased at the Admission Desk. 1️⃣2️⃣Waiʻanapanapa State Park, located at the end of Waiʻanapanapa Road off Hana Highway, features some of the most unique sights you’ll ever see. As home to one Maui’s volcanic-sand beaches, you’ll have the chance to experience a black sand beach alongside the ocean. In stark contrast, the tide pools here at Waiʻanapanapa State Park turn red several times of a year. Scientists indicate that it’s because of the arrival of small shrimp, however folklore says its the blood of Popoaleae, a princess that was supposedly murdered in a nearby cave by her husband, Chief Kaakeu. The park also has seabird colonies, lava tubes, blowholes, freshwater caves, and a natural stone arch. 🍃Pailoa, a brilliant black-sand beach: When hot lava is cooled quickly by the sea, the basaltic rock shatters and creates black sand. This is how the black sand beaches in Hawaii are created, including Waianapanapa State Park’s popular black sand beach, Pailoa, made hundreds of years ago when Maui’s large volcano, Haleakala, last sent lava flowing through the moku (district) of Hana. Heavy rainfall has since turned much of the hardened aa lava on the coast into dense foliage, and now the beach’s bright green naupaka shrubs set against the dark black sand and deep turquoise sea produce a landscape that dazzles the senses. 🍃The legendary freshwater caves: In the Hawaiian language, Waianapanapa means “glistening waters.” The park is named, not after the beach, but for the freshwater caves near the parking lot along a path that takes you down and up a short stairway. These caves were probably once connected, lava tubes before parts of them collapsed, leaving one set of pools exposed to leaves, while the other, much larger pool is protected by an overhanging wall, and is a clear, aqua color. 🍃The King's Highway, a historic hiking trail: On the western end of the park, beyond the black sand beach, the fragrant naupaka guides you along the moderate, out and back trail of the Ke Ala Loa O Maui trail. The rugged, volcanic coastal path, a 3-mile round trip, over looks the ocean, where the terrain marks part of The King’s Highway, the ancient road built through the 15th century under Chief Piilani. It’s easily visible with its flat, smooth river stones lined about a stride apart in stark contrast to the sharp, natural lava rocks that dominate the area. About three quarters of a mile along, a heiau, possibly used as a fishing shrine, can be observed inland as the sea sprays from blowholes carved out by centuries of waves along its storied coast. 🍃A lava tube: This is a publicly accessible lava tube site. It opens up to the ocean and makes for stunning photography opportunities, especially at dawn. 🍃Natural sea arches and sea cliffs: In Pailoa Bay, a natural sea arch and sea cliff take prominence. The latter looks like something out of a fairy tale in the right light. 1️⃣3️⃣Haleakalā National Park is located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. The park covers an area of 33,265 acres (52.0 sq mi; 134.6 km2), of which 19,270 acres (30.1 sq mi; 78.0 km2) is a wilderness area and managed under the Wilderness Act of 1964. The name Haleakalā is Hawaiian for "house of the sun." The park was established in 1916. There are three visitor centers that are open daily and year round subject to staff availability (with the exception of Haleakala Visitor Center on December 25 and January 1). The park is open year-round, 24 hours a day, except for severe weather closures. All park visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Haleakala National Park. The funds collected from the pass have helped the park to refurbish restrooms, upgrade roads, create park exhibits. The park preserves a volcanic crater and surrounding mountain. The park features the dormant Haleakalā (East Maui) Volcano, which last erupted sometime between 1480 and 1600 AD. The park is divided into two distinct sections: the summit area and the coastal Kipahulu area. Extensive lava flows, ash, and cinder cones cover the floor of the crater at the summit. Many compare it to a moonscape. The Park extends all the way down to sea level and so has varied landscapes. Haleakala National Park has more endangered species than any other park in the National Park Service, even including species that are listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service but not native to the park. Isolation of the Hawaiian Islands from any mainland resulted in unique evolution there. There are only two native Hawaiian land mammals, the monk seal and the hoary bat. There are no native land amphibians or reptiles. Whales, turtles, dolphins and seabirds can sometimes be seen off-shore, while an afternoon spent looking for a glimpse of the freshwater inhabitants (shrimp, rock-climbing goby, other fish) can be a relaxing way to spend your time. Haleakala is famous for its endangered silversword plant. Growing where it seems that almost nothing grows, it is a stunning contrast to the stark landscape. In any given day the temperatures in the park can range from a high of 80°F (27°C) in Kipahulu to a low of 30°F (-1°C) at the summit. In either area clouds and rain can quickly replace warm sunshine. Summit: An extremely winding but well maintained road leads up the mountain. The summit area includes Haleakalā Crater, the summit of the volcano, and the area surrounding the summit. This part of the park is accessed by Hawaii state road 378. There is a visitor center, with parking and restrooms, near the summit. At the summit itself is another parking lot and a simple observatory without facilities. The main feature of this part of the park is the famous Haleakalā Crater. It is huge: 6.99 miles (11.25 km) across, 2.0 mi (3.2 km) wide, and some 2,600 ft (790 m) deep. The interior of the crater is dotted by numerous volcanic features, including large cinder cones. Two main trails lead into the crater from the summit area: the Halemau'u and Sliding Sands trails. Hikers in the crater can stay in one of three cabins (which need to be reserved through the park first). Each morning, visitors come to the summit of the volcano to watch the sunrise. More visitors come each afternoon to watch the sunset. In either case conditions can be extremely cold. One attraction of the park is Hosmer's Grove, a unique forest of alien trees including deodar from the Himalayas, sugi from Japan, eucalyptus from Australia, and several species from North America (pine, spruce, cypress, fir, and others). Native plants and trees are also present in the forest but are not very common due to the little light available (because of the taller alien trees). The park is known for its unique volcanic features, its long scenic drive with numerous overlooks, and the unusually clear views of the night sky available. Haleakalā is one of the best places in the United States for amateur astronomy, and binoculars and telescopes are available for rent from many local merchants. Nēnē (Hawaiian geese) can also be seen in their natural habitat in Haleakalā Crater. Although nēnē died out entirely in the park, in 1946 they were re-introduced with the help of the Boy Scouts, who carried young birds into the crater in their backpacks. Kipahulu: The second section of the park is the Kipahulu section. Visitors cannot drive directly to this section from the summit area; they must take a winding coastal road that travels around the windward coast of the island. This part of the park lies within the lower part of Kipahulu Valley. It is separated from the summit area of the park by the upper portion of the valley. This area is designated the Kipahulu Valley Biological Reserve and is closed to the public to preserve the native plant and animal species in this fragile rainforest. This section of the park features more than two dozen pools along Palikea Stream in the gulch called ʻOheʻo. These pools contain rare native freshwater fish. Visitors may choose to swim in these pools, or they may choose to hike a trail that takes visitors up to the base of Waimoku Falls. Haleakala Observatory is an important observation site located near the visitor center. It is above the tropical inversion layer and so experiences excellent viewing conditions and very clear skies. For over 40 years, the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy has managed this site, conducting dedicated astrophysical experiments. Due to the aforementioned location of the observatory, most of these programs could not be accomplished anywhere else in the world. One of its missions, the Maui Space Surveillance System (MSSS), is to track satellites and debris orbiting the Earth. The buildings are on a gated road just past the summit. 1️⃣4️⃣Waipo'o Falls is located in Kaua’i, Hawai’i. This reportedly 700ft waterfall is decorated by the scenic backdrop of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, otherwise known as Waimea Canyon. 1️⃣5️⃣Rainbow Falls is on the Big Island of Hawaii. This 80ft (24 m) drop waterfall is also one of the easiest ones to visit. The falls are accessible via Wailuku River State Park and are best seen from the park's viewing platforms. 1️⃣6️⃣Manawaiopuna Falls is a 400 ft. (122 m) drop in Kauai Hanapepe Valley, Kaua’i, Hawaii. Jurassic Park fans will certainly recognize this waterfall. Helicopter flight is the best way to see it. 1️⃣7️⃣Moa'ula Falls is in Halawa Valley, Moloka’i, Hawaii. It is the more accessible of two prominent waterfalls in the legendary Halawa Valley of Molokai. When viewed from the air you can see there are more tiers of this 250ft. waterfall (possibly making this a 700ft. in all drop). 1️⃣8️⃣Akaka Falls is on the Hamakua Coast, Big Island of Hawaii. This 420ft. waterfall is definitely the Big Island’s best waterfall and certainly one of the best in the state. 1️⃣9️⃣Waimoku Falls is in Haleakala National Park, Mau’i, Hawaii. This 400ft waterfall is at the end of the Pipiwai Trail. This trail also features several other waterfalls as well as a bamboo forest. 2️⃣0️⃣Maunawili Falls! A 2.5-mile roundtrip through beautiful, lush forest and at times muddy trails ends at Mauna Wili falls. It’s one of the most popular waterfalls on Oahu and can get quite busy on the weekends. The falls are just off of the Pali Highway. 2️⃣1️⃣Wailua Falls is a 173 foot waterfall located near Lihue (Kauai, Hawaii) that feeds into the Wailua River in Wailua River State Park. The waterfall is prominently featured on the opening credits of the television series Fantasy Island. This waterfall is Not to be confused with the Wailua Falls on Maui. It can easily be viewed from the road, about 3 miles up Maalo Road, north of Lihue. There are paths to the bottom of the falls, but it can be muddy and slippery. The trail further from the parking lot is less steep than the closer one. 2️⃣2️⃣Manoa Falls is the final leg of a popular Oahu hike and is located on the island of Oahu in Honolulu, Hawaii in Manoa Valley. The Manoa Falls is 150 foot waterfall that empties into a small pool of water. The waterfall is nestled in the mountains of Koolau in a tropical rainforest. 2️⃣3️⃣ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls is a waterfall located on the ʻŌpaekaʻa Stream in Wailua River State Park on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai 2 miles up Kuamoo Road between Lihue and Kapaa. It is one of the island’s most famous waterfalls, a cascade featuring two drops. Measuring 151 feet in height, it can be viewed from the road and flows year-round. 2️⃣4️⃣Hanakapiai Falls is an approximately 300 feet (91 m) high waterfall located on the Na Pali side of the island of Kauai in the state of Hawaii. It requires a hike of approximately 2 miles from Hanakapi'ai Beach. The trail is unmaintained and is a popular day-hike for able-bodied hikers. This waterfall is also the only one on the Napali Coast people can access without a permit. 2️⃣5️⃣Paihi Falls is a roadside waterfall along the Hana Hwy, located just before the famous and popular Wailua Falls. Paihi Falls is certainly a nice waterfall though, dropping about 50 ft. right beside the road. Location: Kipahulu, Maui, Hana Rd., Hana Forest Reserve, Paihi Gulch Stream. 2️⃣6️⃣Punalau Falls is a 100-foot (30 m) waterfall on the Road to Hana!! The trailhead is on the far side of the bridge just past mile 13. It looks like an unassuming stream, but follow along the boulders upstream about 800 ft. 2️⃣7️⃣Lulumahu Waterfall is in Nu’uanu Valley. From Waikiki, take the Pali Hwy (61 N) towards Kailua. There will be a dirt parking lot on the right side of the highway (near Nuuanu Pali Drive), just before the the Pali Lookout. The trail can be difficult to follow at times, but the hike through the bamboo forest and along the stream makes the trip to this 50-ft waterfall well worth the effort. Hikers may have to cross the stream a few times to stay along the path, as long as you stay along the stream, you will reach your destination. The land is owned by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and passes by the Nu’unanu Reservoir, so those wishing to hike this trail should obtain a permit first. 2️⃣8️⃣Oloʻupena Falls, or Oloupena Falls, is a waterfall located in the north-eastern part of Hawaiian Island of Molokai, and is unofficially cited as the fourth highest waterfall in the world. The falls have formed on a short, seasonal stream and are falling over the edge of one of the tallest sea-side cliffs of the world, located between the Pelekunu and Wailau valleys. They have gnawed a groove in the cliff-face and can be observed only from the ocean or air. 2️⃣9️⃣Makahiku Falls is a 200-foot (61m) horsetail waterfall in Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui in Hawaii. It runs on the Ohe'o Gulch stream. The falls is accessed by the Pipiwai Trail.

Warm apple turnovers, graham crackers for a pie crust and my favorite New York cheesecake, yummy! With my sleep pattern changing these last few days I had to kinda of rush Hawaii. But this state has been the easiest for finding info and a pic to go with it on waterfalls. I want to add another lighthouse but time caught up, so I hope I pick the best one to see. Anyway I'm ready to go visit: Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum, Na ʻĀina Kai Botanical Gardens, Spouting Horn, Bishop Museum, all the waterfalls, that rare Silversword in bloom and definitely Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm. I want to hold a seahorse. Very gently of course. This is the last state day. If there are any states east of the Mississippi River you would like to revisit for waterfalls (since we didn't do waterfalls back then) or any other country I'm open to suggestions.

Warm hugs!💕🐶🐶⛈