Pat Rooney: Ka'ena Point Natural Reserve Pano Inspiration and Costal Reserve Information In early December, with the new panorama theme of sanctuary in my head, I started hiking again with a trek to Ka'ena Point, a wildlife sanctuary, and met Bel, who I described the project to. I mentioned that I did a pano of the point before, but it wouldn't be very exciting, so he suggested we climb up the hill to the old military bunker for a better view. I came back a few weeks later and took this shot near sunset, two days before the solstice. From the sign at entrance gate: KA'ENA POINT COSTAL RESERVE Ka'ena Point, the westernmost point on O'ahu, is the site of one of the last intact dune ecosystems in the main Hawaiian Islands. Dunes such as these were once found on most of the Hawaiian Islands. Unfortunately, these dunes and the natives species that live on them, have been almost entirely lost due to human impacts. Intact coasts are now only found at remote sites, and these last glimpses of the natural heritage of Hawai'i are precious. It was in recognition of this unique area that Ka'ena Point Natural Reserve was established in 1983. The plants and animals found here are protected by State and Federal Laws. Return