New Letterboxes in Hawaii
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Started on 2002-07-16
New Letterboxes in Hawaii
From: Fred Lorch (lonemasswolf@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2002-07-16 22:26:30 UTC-04:00
There are three new letterboxes in the state of
Hawaii. [There is a new hitch hiker too]. The lonemasswolf and You Inspire My
Spirit recently returned from a three week adventure in Hawaii. While there, we
found the Lanikai Bunkers Letterbox [this should be rated as dangerous], and the
Koko Crater letterbox. We were unable to locate the I'iwi Letterbox. I am
reasonably certain that it is missing, as the area was littered with soda and
beer cans.
We also planted three new letterboxes, and a new
hitch hiker. The Aloha Hitchhiker was found and brought to New
England.
Letterbox # 1
Name: Silent
Sentinel of Makapuu Point
Location:
Makapu'u Point, Oahu
Directions: Makapu'u Lighthouse is one
of Hawaii's most familiar landmarks commanding a spectacular view of the
Windward side of O'ahu. From Waikiki take Kalakaua Avenue past the
Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park. Turn right onto Diamond Head Road. Follow the
signs going East (to your left) to Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72). Go past
Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach Park to Hawaii Kai Golf Course. About mile past
the golf course on the right is a gate blocking the trail entrance. Parking is
along the street - no cars allowed on the trail, do not leave valuables in your
car. This is a moderate 2-mile hike that is paved but is quite steep in
spots. There is no shade or restroom facilities along
this trail. Start before noon due to the heat, bring plenty of water, and wear
sunscreen. A fantastic view of the entire coastline and the island of
Molokai in the distance awaits you. The Molokai Channel runs past Makapu'u
Lighthouse and is an excellent spot to watch Humpback whales as they travel the
channel between December and April.
Date Planted: 17
June 2002 by the Lonemasswolf and YIMS.
Clues: Once you
have reached the top of the highest observation platform look over the edge to
see the silent sentinel. Hike back down to the point where an old paved
road heads off on a bearing of 210 degrees. At the end of this road, is
a narrow sandy trail. 40 paces up this trail you will note another faint
trail heading off to the right. 15 paces along this trail brings you to the
backside of a cactus patch. The letterbox is hidden under a cactus leaf in this
area.
Letterbox # 2
Name:
Lindbergh's Spirit
Location:
South of Hana, Maui
Directions: The Palapala Ho'omau
Church is located 8 miles south of Hana on the ocean side of the highway. A
small road just past Mile Marker #41 leads to the church.
Date Planted: 01
July 2002 by the Lonemasswolf and YIMS.
Clues: The famed aviator, Charles Lindbergh, lived his last days on
the lush Hana coast. Today he lies at rest on the serene grounds of the Palapala
Ho'omau Church in beautiful Kipahulu. The limestone coral church was built in
1857. Lindbergh's grave is under the shade of a Java plum tree.
Charles Lindbergh died on August 26, 1974. After you have
visited the grave site, return to the front door of the church. Once facing the
door, turn to your left. Next to a large banyan tree you can just see the
remains of a lava stone drinking fountain. The letterbox is hidden below several
lave stones at the base of the wall to the right of the drinking fountain.
Exercise great care, as this site is a favorite of the
young.
Letterbox # 3
Name: Hawaiian
Wolf Mystery
Location:
Somewhere on the big island, Hawaii.
Date Planted: 04
July 2002 by the Lonemasswolf and YIMS.
Clues: Although
there are or were no wolves in Hawaii, if there were, this is where they would
have first come ashore. Locate the brass plaque that designated this site to be
a National Historic Landmark in 1964. To the left of this commemoration is
a thorn tree. Bushwhack over to the opposite side of the thorn tree. The wolf
mystery letterbox will be found beneath its thorny boughs.
New Hitchhiker:
Sweetie Pie has been placed somewhere in Hawaii.
lonemasswolf
f 294 p 59 x 36
YIMS
f 142 p 42 x 33