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Exploring Kualoa Ranch and the Ka'a'awa Valley of Oahu, Hawaii

By John Fischer, About.com

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Reconstructed Hawaiian Village in Ka'a'awa Valley

Reconstructed Hawaiian Village Kaaawa

Reconstructed Hawaiian Village - Ka'a'awa Valley

Photo by John Fischer
As you near the trail head to take you back to the Visitors Center, the trail ride passes a reconstructed Hawaiian village and taro patch built for a former Hollywood production, but an accurate reminder that once this valley was home to many Hawaiian people.

"Ka'a'awa valley is flanked by the most formidable peaks on Oahu: Puu Kanehoalani on the southeast wall, Puu Manamana on the northwest wall, and Puu Ohulehule at the head of the valley. The first two are extremely narrow and all approaches require rock-climbing, death-defying feats. The third peak entered the limelight when two Danish tourists stranded themselves atop of it when too scared to attempt the descent, they elected to remain for six days." (Backyard Oahu)

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