What To Do

• BEACH HIKING - There are many isolated beaches. FWD is required to reach most of them. The Nature Conservancy offers occasional hikes to the Mo'omomi Dunes. Call (808) 553-5236 for information on tours and property. Remember to take water along with you.

• MOUNTAIN ROAD - Again, at FWD is a must! A trip to the Kamakou Preserve will amaze you. Contact the Nature Conservancy office for guided tour information.

• SNORKELING - Drive east to mile marker 20 and you can enjoy safe and easy snorkeling from the beautiful strip of sandy beach. I call it "Morris Point" but some of the guidebooks call it "Murphy's Beach." I had friends visit who had snorkeled all over the world and declared this "one of the best spots" they had ever seen with thousands of brightly colored fish and even an occasional Green Sea Turtle. Remember to always respect the power of the ocean in Hawaii: currents, waves, and tides can be very strong.

• HALAWA VALLEY - A trip to the end of the road going east is an all day adventure with absolutely spectacular views and many places to stop and enjoy the sights. The road is very narrow and steep in some places but is paved. The road ends in Halawa Valley where you can arrange to hike to the falls although you may also hike on certain trails on your own.

• Maui, Big Island, and Oahu - Yes, there are great things to see and do on the other more crowded and busy islands. E-mail me, I'm always happy to tell you about my favorite activities and places. But, what a relief to get back to peaceful Molokai.