Hawaiian Rainforest and Waterfall

in Photography Lovers7 days ago

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Our hiking group starting their way back down the trail after a picnic lunch and a swim under beautiful Mo'oula Falls.

There are many different sides to the Hawaiian Islands. A lot of people are surprised when they see the dry sides of islands. Other than resort areas with fancy landscaping, the dry areas can be semi-desert arid climates. However, for most people, the visions of Hawaii are more like these pictures. Today we hiked deep into a rainforest on the island of Molokai. This is a very seldom visited island, so I wasn't surprised to have this beautiful waterfall all to ourselves. We sat and watched the two tiered falls, had a picnic lunch, and went for a refreshing dip. And the hike through the valley was pretty photogenic as well. Check it out!

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Hiking through some massive elephant ear plants, with so many shades of green ahead.

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I hiked way out on a ridgeline to get this shot. Interesting succulent with some of the famous North Shore cliffs of Molokai in the background.

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A mother and daughter enjoy a dip in a secluded waterfall pool here on the island of Molokai.

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Wasting no time, Sarah jumped right into the waterfall pool and went for a refreshing dip.

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Secluded waterfall, way in the back of Halawa Valley on Molokai Island here in Hawaii.

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The trail through the valley to the waterfall is full of obstacles like this.

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What wonderful beautiful photos!

It was such a great adventure! Oh, I miss the old days hiking and climbing mountains to witness wonderful waterfalls. Reading and seeing this makes me want to grab my hiking essentials and equipment and go on a nature trip like this!