Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/22/2022
Reaching the isolated beach is a challenge in itself, however once there the scene is like few other places on the planet.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/22/2022
Visitors must hike down the steep cliffs to reach the beach below.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/22/2022
The green sand gets its color from the presence of olivine in the surrounding landscape that is broken down and deposited on the beach by the waves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/22/2022
Papakolea / Mahana Bay, the Big Island's green sand beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/22/2022
The Green Sand Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/22/2022
Once ready to the leave beach, there lies the challenge of how you'll reach your vehicle.