Waikoloa Petoglyph Preserve, Hawai'i - December 14, 2025

 Kay and I were fascinated exploring this lava field along the King's Highway trail near Waikoloa beach. Native Hawaiians carved these in lava rock along this old trail at a point bordering two ancient kingdoms. Carved between 1400 and 1800 AD, their significance is unclear. However newer ones use English alphabet symbols clearly done after European contact.

Kay exploring the field

Malawakena Beach, Keawaiki Hawai'i - December 11, 2025

This was a short but challenging hike to a black pebble beach along Keawaiki Bay. The rocky path went through a large lava flow. We saw no one else along the trail or on the beach which surprised us.

The beach immediately to the north was covered with bleached coral.

It was hard going along the rocky path through jagged lava.

 

Waikoloa Beach Walks, Hawai'i - December 9 & 13, 2025

 I walked the "Fisherman Trail" along Waikoloa and Anaehoomalu beaches a couple of times during our stay as it was accessible from the resort. It made a nice easy morning walk.

The first outing included Bob, Judy, Kay, and I.

Remnants of an old native Hawaiian Village site. 

It was tough walking the sand.

 

Thanksgiving Week Leavenworth Hikes - November 22 - 30, 2025

  Kay and I were in Leavenworth for more than a week over Thanksgiving hosting friends and family. I was able to get out and hike in the Cashmere Canyons preserve, the Horan Wildlife Area, Ski Hill, the Old Ohmi Rd. trail, and Rattlesnake Hill. Here is a selection of photos from some of these outings.

Peter, Doug, and I were hoping to get above the fog on our Cashmere Canyon hike but never did.

No views were to be had.

Mule deer giving us the eye

Enjoying the Leavenworth River walk

The Columbia River and Rocky Reach Dam from the Old Ohmi Trail

Kay enjoying the view from Rattlesnake Mt,