Kona Historical Society members and staff were treated Feb. 23 to an exclusive exploration of the breathtaking beauty of the ahupua‘a of Kealakekua with the February Jeep Trip to Papaloa, the Greenwell family’s ranch house.

Members were treated to an upscale ride in Hawaii Forest & Trail supplied luxury vans.

Hannah Kihalani Springer speaks to the guests attending the Papaloa Historical Jeep Trip on February 22, 2020. Photo courtesy of Kona Historical Society.

Long-time Society supporter Maile Melrose (right) brings history to life for members with her vibrant stories of the past.