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Jessica Beauchemin
Thick, green shrubs create a barrier between the trail and the water along parts of the coastline.
Tyson Gillard
Restroom and shower facilities at Wai'ānapanapa State Park.
Jessica Beauchemin
A short trail leads to a couple of lava caves.
Tyson Gillard
Signage marking the closure of the Wai’anapanapa fresh water caves.
Jessica Beauchemin
Nature meets pavement on the way to the caves.
Jessica Beauchemin
One of two lava caves.
Jessica Beauchemin
Even after falling off the trees, hibiscus flowers remain beautiful.
Tyson Gillard
Tent camping area at Wai'ānapanapa State Park.
Tyson Gillard
View of the Wai’anapanapa Sea Arch.
Jessica Beauchemin
Pa'iloa Beach, a lovely black sand beach at the park.
Tyson Gillard
Pa'iloa "Black Sand" Beach.
Tyson Gillard
Cave at Pa'iloa "Black Sand" Beach.
Tyson Gillard
Pa'iloa "Black Sand" Beach.
Tyson Gillard
Looking out over "Black Sand Beach" and Pa'iloa Pa'iloa Bay at Wai'ānapanapa State Park.
Tyson Gillard
View of the Wai’anapanapa Sea Arch.
Tyson Gillard
Pa'iloa Bay at Wai'ānapanapa State Park.
Tyson Gillard
View from the Wai’anapanapa Sea Arch.
Tyson Gillard
Pa'iloa Bay at Wai'ānapanapa State Park
Tyson Gillard
Pa'iloa Bay at Wai'ānapanapa State Park
Tyson Gillard
Honokalani 'Ohana cemetery at Pa'iloa Bay at Wai'ānapanapa State Park.
Tyson Gillard
Honokalani 'Ohana cemetery sunrise at Wai'ānapanapa State Park.
Tyson Gillard
Sunrise at Wai'ānapanapa State Park.