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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/22/2022
Wai-uli Beach Park, also called Leleiwi Beach Park, is one of numerous beach parks along a stretch of road just outside of Hilo.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/22/2022
The park has a mix of saltwater cove and fresh water spring ponds.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/22/2022
The spring fed ponds are ideal for wading into.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/22/2022
Wai'uli Beach Park swimming pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/22/2022
The shore at this park is lava rock, providing dramatic scenery along the Hilo coastline.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/22/2022
The calm spring pools is ideal for a cool swim on a hot day.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/22/2022
Several covered picnic benches make popular barbecue spots.