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    Outdoor Project

    The ultimate adventure guide

    Jaime Johnson
    Photo Date: 
    03/17/2018
    Climbing up the front face of the pu'u.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    The pu'u hosts a well-developed koa forest.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    For such a small preserve, the landscape is diverse.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    Kīpuka Pu'u Huluhulu Native Tree Sanctuary is a great spot for kids to explore.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    The lush kipuka is surrounded by lava fields.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    The view of Saddle Road as it heads to the Kona coast.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    Views of Mauna Loa are not as abundant, but they are still possible to find.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    Snow-capped Mauna Kea from atop the pu'u.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    Huluhulu means "hairy" in Hawaiian.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    The path on the backside of the pu'u.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    The western side of the pu'u is exposed rock with interesting formations (and serious erosion).
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    Walking back around the pu'u to the parking lot.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    The preserve from afar.
    Jaime Johnson
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    03/17/2018
    The entrance from Saddle Road (Route 200).

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