BOTANICAL GARDENS AND BIRTHING STONES Wahiawa boasts a pair of Oahu’s most sacred treasures. The 27-acre Wahiawa Botanical Garden (1396 California Ave) is “a tropical jewel” with Hawaiian palms, aroids, tree ferns and native plants. Just north of Wahiawa’s center Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument (intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Whitmore Avenue kukaniloko.weebly.com) is a five-acre parcel amid the pineapple fields with historic and sacred birthstones. Arranged amid a palm tree grove, intentionally sculpted rocks can be viewed; these stones were where female ali‘i (royalty) gave birth. FISHING FARMS HAWAII Although located in central Oahu, Wahiawa has unexpected places to catch a bounty of fish! Ali’i Agricultural Farms presents Fishing Farms Hawaii (680 Whitmore Avenue fishingfarmshawaii.com) with stocked ponds full of tilapia, catfish and prawn, which can be easily caught with rented bamboo poles. It’s wheelchair accessible, and they offering on-the-spot fish cleaning. Lake Wilson is located in Wahiawa Freshwater State Recreation Area (380 Walker Avenue), and visitors can fish in the freshwater, have a picnic, ride on the bike path, or launch a boat at the lush park. TROPIC LIGHTNING MUSEUM Tropic Lightning Museum (1414 Waianae Avenue, Schofield Barracks https://history.army.mil/museums/hawaii/tl m/index.html) collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits artifacts and related memorabilia, reflecting the history of Schofield Barracks, the 25th Infantry Division and Wheeler Army Airfield. This free museum offers an array of interesting information – especially for military members. Mililani Town & Wahiawa 261 4 5 6
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