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		The Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve, which lies within the Kaena Point State Park, occupies 12 acres on the leeward side of the peninsula on the westernmost tip of the island of Oahu.
		Kaena Point is an arid region averaging less than 40 inches of rainfall annually, with most of the precipitation falling during the winter months (DLNR 1986).
		In 1978, a Kaena Point State Park Conceptual Plan was completed that documented the degradation of the point proper by off-road vehicles and recommended their removal from the peninsula as part of a wilderness-type park concept.
	www.dofaw.net /nars/files/Kaenaplan.doc (3960 words)

	Don Chapman: Travel Pieces: KAENA POINT: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF OAHU
		On the trail to Kaena, it is the sound of waves and wind and the ryhthmic fall of boots on rock, and the baritone belch of a spouting horn.
		On the trail, while the destination is decidedly of the land -- the white lighthouse in the distance marks Kaena Point -- the focus of this hike is the sea.
		On the northern side of the point and all along the North Shore to Kahuku, the sea is a frenzy of white caps and froth.
	hotspotshawaii.com /Chapman18.html (1565 words)

	Kaena Point
		Kaena point, the westernmost point on Oahu, is where ancient Hawaiians believed their souls departed to the afterlife.
		Kaena Point is a Western Most point on Oahu.
		The Kaena point trail itself is very beautiful along the ocean (natural wildlife Sanctuary).
	www.mtbr.com /trails/Hawaii/KaenaPoint.html (952 words)

	POST OFFICE IN PARADISE - Maps of Hawaii - Island of Oahu
		The Koolau is the longer of the two ranges and extends the entire length of the east side of the island separating "windward" Oahu from the rest of the island.
		Kaena Point is the westernmost tip, Kahuku point is at the north, Mokapu Point juts out eastward forming the south rim of Koolau Bay (or Kaneohe Bay, if you prefer) and the easternmost point of land is Makapuu Point.
		From Barber's Point, on the left of this map, to Makapuu Point, on the right, is the most densely populated region in all of Hawaii and it has been so since the 1840's.
	www.hawaiianstamps.com /mapisoah.html (650 words)

	Kaena Point State Park, Oahu
		Ka'ena Point State Park is an 853-acre strip of land that wraps around the 9-mile western point of O'ahu between Dillingham Airfield and Makua Military Reservation.
		Hiking to the point provides wonderful views of the north and south coastlines of the island.
		Hawaiian folklore states that Ka'ena Point was the "jumping off" place for souls leaving this life.
	www.hawaiiweb.com /oahu/beaches/kaena_point_state_park.htm (130 words)

	Kaena Point Snorkeling Secrets! The Complete Oahu Snorkeling Guide
		Kaena Point State Park is a post card perfect mile-long stretch of white sand beach.
		Kaena Point is the western tip of the island of Oahu and the beach is sandwiched between the blue Pacific Ocean and the rugged Waianae Mountains.
		Kaena Point does not have quite as many fish as some of the other sites I’ve listed, but the clear blue water does have it’s share of marine life.
	www.snorkeling-hawaii-insiders-guide.com /kaena.html (654 words)

	Kaena Point - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is not possible to travel around the point in a vehicle, and such vehicles must be equipped with four wheel drive, and be relatively narrow.
		The road is better described as a "path" in most places, and is lined on one side with a cliff and on the other with lava rocks which are quite capable of damaging vehicles.
		Some ancient Hawaiian folklore states that Ka ena Point is the "jumping-off" point for souls leaving this world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kaena_Point (464 words)

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		Ka'ena Point was thought of by the ancient Hawaiians of O'ahu as Leina Kauhane (Soul's Leap), a jumping off point from which the 'uhane (spirit) of the dead jumped to the underworld.
		It was here at Ka'ena Point that they would follow the sun to their eternal night.
		The only remaining piece of land from Kauai is located on the shore of O'ahu, the Pohaku O Kauai (the Rock of Kauai), which laid just offshore of Ka'ena Point until a few years ago when it broke off and fell into the sea.
	www2.hawaii.edu /~tsojot/kaena.htm (417 words)

	Kaena Point
		The Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve was created in 1983, after decades of abuse by everything from the now dismantled Oahu Railway, which hauled sugarcane around the point from the leeward side to Waialua, to the more recent hordes of all-terrain vehicles.
		The Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve is one of the state's best examples of coastal lowland dune ecosystems.
		The week before the second trip all she talked about was going to Kaena point to see the birds.
	chuma.cas.usf.edu /~khayes2/knpha/Kaenea_pt/kaena_pt.htm (328 words)

	Oceanic - Around Town Hawaii - Leisure - Reviews - Hiking Around Hawaii by Richard McMahon - A Stormy Day at Kaena Point
		Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve is the site of one of the last intact dune ecosystems in the main Hawaiian Islands.
		The route to the point begins at the end of the pavement on Farrington Highway (93) in Mokuleia, where a large, dirt parking area is available.
		Kaena Point is by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.
	www.hawaii.rr.com /leisure/reviews/richard_mcmahon/2004-06_asdakpoint.htm (2834 words)

	Hawaii - Breathtaking Hiking Trails Kaena Point, Oahu
		Before embarking on the 2.5 mile hike to Kaena Point, from either Yokhama Beach on Oahu's Leeward Shore, or from Mokuleia Beach on Oahu's North Shore, make sure that you are carrying water, sunscreen, and a hat.
		Ground cover is totally indispensable for keeping the sand and soil intact, especially in a place as wide open and exposed to the elements as Kaena Point.
		The views from Kaena Point late in the day are wondrous, as they stretch behind you forever along both the north and the leeward shores, but if you plan to stay this late, bring a good flashlight or lantern to find your way back.
	www.discoveringhawaii.com /SF_HikingTrails/HikeOAKeanaeTrail.html (797 words)

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		The end of the asphalt road in Kaena Beach State Park marks the beginning of the "unimproved" Farrington Hwy.
		Ahead, the whole area between Puu Pueo and Kaena Point is white sand.
		At least your car will be located near a point of heavy park traffic and in the vicinity of a military guard shack.
	www.backyardoahu.com /hkpts.htm (508 words)

	Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station is a United States Air Force military installation in Kaena Point on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
		The facility is placed on the western-most point of the island of Oahu, atop a 1500 foot high ridge.
		Yokohama Bay state park is at the base of the ridge, with a hiking trail that goes to the point and around to the northern side of the ridge, to Mokuleia Beach.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kaena_Point_Satellite_Tracking_Station (312 words)

	Hawaiian Legends: The Legend of Kaena Point
		Kaena Point is a point of land on the northwestern coast of Oahu.
		Voices grew louder as paddlers splashed their way to the center of the great fish trap, Chief Kaena in the middle of it all.
		The boulder plowed through the fishing party and hit the water with such force that waves washed huge amounts of sand onto the shore, forming a point of land.
	www.nativehawaii.com /legends/kaena_point.php (527 words)

	Kaena
		We drove to Kaena Point from the Waialua side.
		The ocean view was pretty, but we also saw a number of stripped-out cars along the beach close to the Kaena Point 4-wheel drive entry.
		By the farthest tip of Keana Point, we huddled in a small shelter that seemed to be some sort of overturned concrete foundation for a military or coast guard lookout.
	www.hawaiitrails.homestead.com /Kaena.html (385 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
		Since the new designation of a portion of Kaena Point as state park lands, off-roaders, including dirt-bikers, are still allowed to drive on already established roads and trails.
		Anyone witnessing illegal activities at Kaena Point is asked to call the police or the enforcement hotline at 587-0077.
		Dan Quinn, administrator of the DLNR state parks, explained that the recent land designation change is an attempt to preserve the resources at Kaena Point that had become damaged while the land was designated as unencumbered lands.
	starbulletin.com /2002/08/18/news/story10.html (551 words)

	Tow411.NET Recovery Spotlight
		Todd White, owner of Haleiwa Off Road Towing, was dispatched to Kaena Point by the Honolulu Police Department for this job.
		Kaena Point is the only true off road recreation area on Oahu's North Shore.
		Haleiwa Off Road Towing is the only towing company in the area who responds to calls at Kaena Point, so Todd knew what equipment would be needed.
	www.tow411.net /recoveries/1102 (502 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin News /2005/03/07/
		Illegal off-roading at Kaena Point State Park and other spots on Oahu is causing dangerous erosion and killing scores of native plants, including naupaka and ilima.
		The longtime Mokuleia resident has seen the entrance to Kaena Point State Park transformed from a green sanctuary to a muddy byway for four-wheelers.
		This winter alone, with lots of rain and lots of four-wheeling, she has seen heavy erosion of the area as the dirt that was once held down by plants washed down to the sea.
	starbulletin.com /2005/03/07/news/story1.html (1340 words)

	Trip to Kaena Point
		Makua is on the Western, or Leeward (pronounced "lee-ward") shore of Oahu -- the least populated part (and the one with the cheapest housing).
		And that (and she points to a sign) is the official Hawaiian name".
		I finally get to Kaena Point -- according to the sign, "one of the finest surviving dune ecosystems in Hawaii, important to nesting birds and green turtles and the Hawaii Monk Seal -- mountain bikers please stay on marked trails, no overnight camping, no open fires".
	www2.hawaii.edu /~esb/recent/kaenapt.html (925 words)

	Kaena Point Hawaii Hiking - OutdoorPlaces.Com
		Nestled between Dillingham Airfield to the north, and Makua Military Reservation to the south, Kaena Point is a nature preserve and is flanked by Kaena Beach State Park on the south shore.
		There’s a parking lot near the gate that marks the entrance to the Kaena Point preserve, which is itself a scenic spot with good views of the north shore to Haliewa and beyond.
		Kaena, translated into English, means “the heat.” Along the south approach, there’s less of a trade wind, and the sun is merciless.
	www.outdoorplaces.com /Destination/kaena (1070 words)

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		You will be exposed to the sun for more than three hours if you go all the way to the point.
		Kaena Point may never fully recover as long as man is present, but by taking a few common sense precautions while we are there, we can help the comeback of flora and fauna alike.
		There are no sandy beaches anywhere near the point, and few places are protected enough even to get wet.
	www.discoveringhawaii.com /Is_Oahu/OAHikeKeanaeTrail.html (810 words)

	Kaena Point — north access \| Hawaii Hikes
		Preview: Kaena Point is located at the arid west end of Oahu.
		At the point, the twelve-acre Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve protrudes across the windswept dunes past a beacon.
		Kaena Point can be approached from either the north or south shore.
	www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?TrailID=HGP040-042 (141 words)

	Articles - Vision, Images of the Landscape
		For example, on the Island of Oahu, my favorite spot to photograph is Kaena Point; but I know that during the summer months, the sun sets to the north of the point, in an area that isn't really spectacular for sunset shots.
		These practices are not meant as a checklist of do’s and don’ts to be slavishly followed, but rather as a starting point for a successful photography trip.
		They have helped to me to develop a deliberate and thoughtful approach to my photography as well as the world around; landscape photography to me is all about a quiet contemplation of the natural world.
	www.visionlandscapes.com /ArticlesTips.aspx?ArticleID=2 (1232 words)

	OAHU CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR
		The pavement comes to an end well before the tip of Kaena Point (pronounced "kah AY nah," which means "oven" or "heat").
		On the left is a picture of a railroad bridge bulkhead, one of many remains of a railroad that ran around the point between 1897 and 1947.
		On Kaena Point are some of the last survivors of "'ohai," at one time a common plant on the Mokuleia and Waianae coasts.
	honolulu.hawaii.edu /tours/tours/oahu/oahu-3.htm (1138 words)

	Kaena Point State Park - Wahiawa, HI
		Kaena Point State Park - Wahiawa, HI Home
		Kaena Point State Park preserves 779 acres of sand beaches, coastal dunes and volcanic formations.
		A five mile trail leads along the coast from Yokohama Bay to Kaena Point with tide pools, small natural stone arches, and nice views of Makua.
	www.eatstayplay.com /html/hi/a3154p494c2129.html (228 words)

	Secrets of Hawaii
		Kaena Point is the tip of the island on the Leeward coast of Oahu.
		It is the western most tip of the island.
		There is also a cave on the opposite side of the road from this turn out.
	www.portaloha.com /SecretsOfHawaii/Leeward.htm (291 words)

	Aarons Dive Shop Oahu - Kaena Point , Leeward Shore, Oahu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Kaena Point is the Westernmost projection of Oahu.
		Divers rarely visit the point because of rough sea conditions and it is a good hour from the nearest boat harbor.
		Ledges of lava rock and boulders at 20 and 45 feet form the site with a drop off to beyond 100 feet at the point itself.
	www.hawaii-scuba.com /kaenapt.htm (145 words)

	Hawaii Bicycling League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		In addition to cycling 128+ miles on-road, there's also the approx 6-miles of off-road around Kaena Point.
		In addition to the physical challenge of this event, there are logistics that need to be considered.
		You can switch to a mountain bike for Kaena Point, but your support vehicle will not be able to meet you when you regain the road.
	www.hbl.org /events_oahu.html (692 words)

	OHE December 2, 2000 (Kaena-HTMC) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		I attended the HTMC hike to Kaena Point today and had a good time.
		Also out at the point was Reuben Mateo, who was leading a group of Sierra Club volunteers on a weed-pulling service project.
		We were out at the point by 10:45, and after a rest by the light beacon I decided to head back to my car since I had a bit of a head cold.
	www.geocities.com /oheposts/12-2.html (200 words)

	KPUA.net - KPUA Hawaii News - Hunters shoot dogs suspected of killing Kaena Point chicks
		HONOLULU (AP) _ State-hired hunters shot and killed four of five dogs suspected of killing dozens of wedge-tailed shearwater chicks at a Kaena Point nature reserve this weekend.
		The hunters were sent out after officials heard dogs were running loose in the reserve and there were signs chicks had been killed.
		Signs at the park entrance warn that state administrative rules prohibit bringing dogs into the reserve.
	www.kpua.net /news.php?id=9844 (157 words)

	Kaena Point
		Also called "The Heat", Kaena Point State Park is the last beach along Farrington Road which ends at Kaena Point.
		This West Coast beach has a beautiful vantage point of the coast and the most northwestern point of O'ahu.
		If you look on the map, it's the point between the Leeward and Northshore.
	www.hawaiianstyletravel.com /OahuGuide/Guide726.html (67 words)

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