Well Worth the Hike
Hking along the Way Koa Loop Trail near Princeville on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, was memorable. The trail goes next to the largest mahogany plantation in North America, home to approximately 86,000 Honduras mahogany trees.
Although the humidity and heat were ever-present, stepping into the shade of the giant trees made every step worth it. At the end of the trail, we found the Stone Dam.
"Built over 130 years ago, the Stone Dam is an impressive example of 19th-century engineering. Constructed with hand-cut stones, it elevated water levels by 20 feet, enabling an efficient gravity-fed irrigation system that was essential for the plantation’s agricultural success."
Well Worth the Hike
Hking along the Way Koa Loop Trail near Princeville on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, was memorable. The trail goes next to the largest mahogany plantation in North America, home to approximately 86,000 Honduras mahogany trees.
Although the humidity and heat were ever-present, stepping into the shade of the giant trees made every step worth it. At the end of the trail, we found the Stone Dam.
"Built over 130 years ago, the Stone Dam is an impressive example of 19th-century engineering. Constructed with hand-cut stones, it elevated water levels by 20 feet, enabling an efficient gravity-fed irrigation system that was essential for the plantation’s agricultural success."