The Kohala Coast

Looking north and west.
Lava floes and tropical growth.

This is a very dry area.
It hardly ever rains here.

The jagged lava rock called a`a
and the ancient volcano called Kohala
in the background.

A wider view from the same point.
Kohala is a good example of a shield volcano
with very gentle slope.

This was a little spot we liked for snorkeling.

Hapuna, one of Hawai`i's most famous white sand beaches.

This is an old Hawai`ian temple, called a heiau.

This heiau, up the hill from the smaller one, was built by King Kamehameha.

The Kohala area is also known for cattle, like this curious creature.

On a clear day, you can see Maui off to the west.

Petroglyphs

Turning inland from the scene immediately above
is a trail through...

...dense tangled trees to...

...a large collection of rock carvings...

...made by ancient Hawai`ians.