Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens are located in Kaneohe, Hawaii.  Four hundred rolling acres on Windward Oahu, the gardens were designed for flood protection, and include a 32-acre lake.  The name Ho'omaluhia means "peaceful refuge", and this garden lives up to its name, with dense tropical forest alternating with open expanses and majestic views of the Ko'olau Mountains.  It is home to many endangered and rare tropical plants.

To find out more about visiting this gem of a place, go to http://www1.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/hmbg.htm

Sealing wax palms

Cocoa tree

Cuachilote 

Colorful ti

View of the lake

The gardens are home to many beautiful mature trees

Weekend fishing by the lake is a fun family activity

Bamboo

A tranquil spot to admire nature

The small building can be used for parties

View of the Ko'olaus

I definitely got carried away taking pictures. Tomorrow I will post some photos of flowers I took the the gardens. Until then, aloha!