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Giggle Hill


A hill is a mound on the land. It is not as big as a mountain.
Giggle Hill can be seen on Hana Hwy (on the way to Hana, Maui HI).
it’s a popular place for local family gatherings/events.
Lately, due to its history it been popular to many visitors of the island.


As you can see, I am obeying the rule. I’m not a horse but a dog on a leash.

Giggle Hill is located in Haiku, Maui HI. at Fourth Marine Division Memorial Park.
Also known as the Kokomo Road Park.


What’s the history behind this park?

During World War II, thousands of U.S. Marines were stationed in Haiku, Maui HI.
At Kokomo a military outpost known as Camp Maui was established. For many years, it served as a training camping ground and recreational center for the Fourth Marine Division.
Many Marines have fond memories of this place and the aloha spirit they’ve experienced.
This is the main reason that the park was named after the Marines Division.

Why is it called Giggle Hill?

It’s because of all the giggling going on when young Marines met pretty girls.
They found the hill to be a secluded place and hung out there.


Giggle Hill is also popular to many because its a great place to hike (climb to the tip top).
We heard that there’s at least 3 possible trails. Due to my allergies and mom’s too, hiking the Giggle Hill was not an option. We can tell you that it looks like an awesome hike wherein you’ll walk through Cook Pines with magnificent height, around 200 feet tall.

I enjoyed being in this park. Huge grass area and I did Golden Zoomies.
I had Lots of Golden Giggles.

If you visit Maui, Hi and enjoy hiking, make sure to visit the Fourth Marine Division Memorial Park where Giggle Hill is located.

Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Haiku Maui, HI

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

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Country Farm: Pumpkin Patch


Many of you enjoyed our Tasty Tuesday Tutorial on Roasting A Pumpkin.
If you missed it, Click Here.

Where did we get the PUMPKIN?

We are very fortunate that there’s a country farm nearby, known for their Pumpkin Patch
I am Golden Happy to visit but …

I stayed in the car. Mom left the sunroof open so I can see part of the farm.
KAPU is a Hawaiian word that means forbidden and/or stay out.

We visited Kula Country Farms, a 4th generation family farm.
It is located on the slopes of Haleakala in Kula Maui, Hawaii.

KULA means ‘open meadows’ in Hawaiian.
Best produced are grown in Kula due to its cool climate and rich soil.

Kula Country Farm is famous for their Fall PUMPKIN patch.
It is a popular attraction for local families and visitors of the island.


Lots of pumpkins and you get to pick your own.
Amazing view. On a clear sunny day, you will see a bi-coastal view of Maui, HI.

As always, mom enjoyed taking photos of flowers particularly the Sunflowers.

It was a lovely place to visit and makes us remember Fall season.

If you plan to visit Maui, HI during Fall season (late September – October) make sure to take some time to visit Kula Country Farms. They have a produce stand where you can purchase other fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers. They also have a food trailer truck on site.
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Kula Maui, HI

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Colors of Hibiscus Flowers, Remind Us of FALL


It’s October and we are amazed to see several Hibiscus bushes in full bloom.
On our walks last weekend, mom took several photos of  Hibiscus flowers …

Yellow Hibiscus is the official State Flower of Hawaii.
Click Here to read our previous post about Yellow Hibiscus.

There are about 7 known species of Hibiscus flowers native to Hawaii.


This is the Hibiscus Kokio. It is known for its red to orangish flowers.

LOVE the vibrant colors and it sure reminds us of Fall.


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Symbiosis


Lots of Buzzzzing noises coming from this red bush caused by BEES.

Symbiosis is an interaction between two different organisms that are both mutually beneficial.
From the photos below, symbiosis occurs between flowers and bees.


Flowers produce pollen.
Pollen are used by bees as food. Bees collect the pollen to take back to their hives.
Through this process, bees pollinate flowers.
Bees collects pollen as they go to one flower to another.
What makes a bee yellow?
The yellow pollen gives a bee its yellow appearance.

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Pairs of Rock Pigeons


This month’s {This Moment} See Beautiful: Different is Beautiful,
the featured photos are Rock Pigeons.

Rock Pigeons are known as Rock Doves.


I see these pigeons on the beach.
To provide them enough space, I don’t come close to them.
If they sense I’m close, they fly immediately.
They are fast fliers and they fly in flocks.

They have sharp and pointed wings.
We also noticed they have salmon colored feet.

They love to hunt for food and eat, which explains their long pointed bills.

For whatever reasons, not many adore these pigeons.
They sure have a unique bird personality.

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