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Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Mountain views from the visitor center.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Lush greenery in the Lyon Arboretum.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
An abandoned structure along the trail to the waterfall.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
There are many informational signs around the trails.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Trails are mostly gravel and well-maintained.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
There are many trail loops that meander through the grounds.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Tropical flowers are the highlight of the arboretum.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Massive old-growth forest is beautiful in the back of the valley.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Pink ginger flowering.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Birds of paradise.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
A bromeliad in the Bromeliad Gardens.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Follow the signs to the waterfall.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Depending on the rain, the waterfall can be just a trickle.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
A calm pool at the base of the waterfall.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
The grounds have sweeping views of the Ko'olau Mountains.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Rain can sweep up through the valley quickly.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Aloha aina, love and respect to the land.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Most of the plants have identification markers.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
11/21/2017
Research and greenhouse facilities.