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OptimImagery  > TRAVEL 2013 > HAWAII TRIP > HAWAII III (MAUI II): NORTH MAUI, LAVENDER FARM, POLI POLI, SURFING GOAT DAIRY, AND WARREN AND ANNABELLE'S
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OptimImagery > The road to the Lavender Gardens continues up the hill, winding and winding until you come into Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area.
OptimImagery > Would you believe that this trail actually takes you through a REDWOOD FOREST?
OptimImagery > When this area was established as a state park, it was devoid of trees because of earlier massive clear-cutting. Due to erosion and other factors, it was decided that a forest needed to be established again as fast as possible. This was back in the 1930's, and there was not as much consideration to keeping it native as there likely would be today. So, coastal redwoods, eucalyptus, various pine trees, Chinese fir, and cypress were planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Subsequent fires through the years thinned out many of the less fire-resistant trees, leaving a higher percentage of coastal redwood trees. It may be surprising that trees from temperate California would thrive on Maui, but these giants are growing at about 6,200 feet elevation. From what I understand, the day we were there was very typical. From the dense fog and cool feel of the air, one could certainly imagine being along the northern California coast.
OptimImagery > Many of the trees are now greater than 100 feet tall, and with diameters in excess of 6 feet. Not bad for a forest planted less than 100 years ago! And who would have thought about there being a redwood forest on Maui? I love it when we stumble onto fascinating things which most of the natives don't even know about!
OptimImagery > Self service bouquet stand on our way down from Polipoli.
OptimImagery > And next, a stop at Surfing Goat Dairy.
OptimImagery > Excellent cheese available here, and you've gotta try their chocolate / goat cheese truffles! For more, see http://www.surfinggoatdairy.com/ Hmmm. My mouth is watering now just thinking about it. I may need to make an order!
OptimImagery > Back to Kihei for a beautiful sunset.
OptimImagery > HAWAII III (MAUI II): NORTH MAUI, LAVENDER FARM, POLI POLI, SURFING GOAT DAIRY, AND WARREN AND ANNABELLE'S photo
OptimImagery > No green flash, but a very nice sunset over the Pacific Ocean, anyway.
OptimImagery > HAWAII III (MAUI II): NORTH MAUI, LAVENDER FARM, POLI POLI, SURFING GOAT DAIRY, AND WARREN AND ANNABELLE'S photo
OptimImagery > The streets of Lahina are always bustling.
OptimImagery > Lahina Old Courthouse Banyan Tree. Would you believe that this is all ONE tree? Can you find me (there is also only one of me here -- and I'm not the guy lying down in the chaise lounge).
OptimImagery > Better swim out and catch my boat!
OptimImagery > Swimming pool at the Gazebo restaurant.
OptimImagery > HAWAII III (MAUI II): NORTH MAUI, LAVENDER FARM, POLI POLI, SURFING GOAT DAIRY, AND WARREN AND ANNABELLE'S photo
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