Ka ‘ohu

Kalaupapa as seen from Ka'ohu



This area is found on the eastern most point of the mauka lands. It has many stories and many memories for our family. One story was related to me by my brother Tim Stack. He relates how soon after hearing about the death of our grandfather, Pennie Meyer, Tim’s horse lead him up to this point where on the Kūhonua wind, Tim was able to say good-bye and knew that during times of trouble, here was a place to find solace.

There is also the story of Otto Samuel Meyer Jr.’s accidental death. It was at Ka ‘ohu that on the 4th of July 1910, Otto was killed in a hunting accident. O.S. Junior was 15 years-old.

Ka ‘ohu is abundant with maile and lehua blossoms. The blossoms are so plentiful that they appear as rose bouquets on the cliff face.

There are also spectacular views of Waihānau Valley and Kalaupapa Peninsula. Pele’s Kauhakō crater can also be seen from here.

‘ohu means mist. This is truly a special place. If you visit the mauka lands you must come up here for a visit in the mist.




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