Tag: Exploration

‘Akaka Falls State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)

October 13, 2011

📍: ‘Akaka Falls State Park, Near Hilo, Island of Hawaii “Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. The 0.4-mile loop footpath requires some physical exertion. (65.4 acres)” –Division of State Parks Videos of … More ‘Akaka Falls State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)

Snorkeling at the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)

October 12, 2011

📍: Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park | Park Brochure Kealakekua Snorkeling Tours: Climb aboard the Fair Wind II for a scenic cruise along the shores south of Kona to historic Kealakekua Bay. Jump into the pristine tropical waters of Kealakekua Bay, considered the best snorkeling site in all of Hawai’i. –Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides … More Snorkeling at the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)

“My Last Visit with Bill” by Peter Stowell (2001)

September 15, 2001

Not only was this week a sad one for the world with the worst attack on America’s soil in its history; it became somewhat sadder for me as my brother Bill gave his life to cancer earlier today. He had been ill for a couple years and struggled valiantly against the disease that relentlessly pursued … More “My Last Visit with Bill” by Peter Stowell (2001)