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KAAAWA, HAWAII (OAHU) – continued scenes here, and TV shows Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., and
LOST have all found the ranch’s scenery to embody the unique topography, fl ora and fauna of the Hawaiian Islands. Different levels of rides of varying lengths each offer ex- ceptional scenery. There is also a shooting range and several other tours that can be arranged, including boat and wagon rides, but the star of the show is the horseback riding. Seeing Oahu is one thing; seeing it from the back of a good horse is something else. Skip the standard tourist fare and go right to extraordinary. Aloha!
KAMUELA, HAWAII Kahua Ranch
Kahua Ranch—Horseback riding is offered by Kohala Mountain’s Na’alapa Stables on Kahua Ranch’s 12,000 acres; one of the Big Island’s oldest (established in 1850) and most prestigious ranch- es. You will ride over open range dotted with sheep and Angus and Hereford cattle, and on lush slopes of extinct volcanic cinder cones. The contrasting, stunning views of mountains and ocean make horseback riding in Hawaii a totally unique and incom- parable experi- ence. You will feel
invincible,
as though you are on the top of the Earth. In fact, it’s probably as close as you’ll ever get. Na’alapa Stables also of fers both wagon and ATV rides (but you wouldn’t do that, would you?) and “walking” rides in the Waipi’o Valley (listen up, city slicker—I’m
talking to you!). While your adventurous friends will be gal- loping happily over broad green pastures, you can brag to them later about the exquisite and spiritual beauty of the lush val- ley, sparkling streams, waterfalls and the fact that you never once broke a sweat.
CONTACT INFO: PO Box 437185 Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
www.naalapastables.com naalapa@ilhawaii.net
808-889-0022 or 808-775-0419 Located two hours from Hilo,
no overnight accommodations are offered. The folks a Na’alapa Stables believe it is their well- trained and responsive horses that distinguish their rides from all others. It’s true that you can’t take
your own horse this time, but you can pack up your best boots, a satchel full of dreams, and a camera, ‘cause you’re not gonna want to forget one minute of this extraordinary adventure of a lifetime. Aloha and pau!
Former Paso Fino ranch owner/trainer and avid trail rider, Pat Barnhart has traded her years in the saddle for a career that now centers around writing, book editing and travel. She has authored two novels (Vanderville and T rowing Bones) and lives in central Florida with Belle the Basset Hound, who runs a tight ship.
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Kualoa Ranch
Horseback riding is off ered by Kohala Mountain’s Na’alapa Stables on Kahua Ranch’s 12,000 acres; one of the Big Island’s oldest (established in 1850) and most prestigious ranches.
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