🌿 Alice's Wonderland in Hawaii | Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden

Nestled at the foot of the majestic **Koʻolau Mountains** on Oahu, this **400-acre paradise** (est. 1982) lives up to its name—"Hoʻomaluhia" means **"to bring peace"** in Hawaiian. 🌺✨ Designed by the U.S. Army Corps for flood control, it’s now a **tropical plant sanctuary** with picnic areas galore! **⚠️ Heads up:** No more parking/photo ops on the entrance road (safety first!), but **plenty of scenic spots inside**. **📖 My Alice Moment:** As a kid, I adored Alice’s bravery—and travel is my own **"mad tea party"** 🎩☕. Life’s unpredictable, but that’s what makes adventures (and memories!) **magical**. Here’s to being bold while we’re young! **ℹ️ Visitor Tips:** • **$30 per vehicle** • Open **9AM-4PM** (closed Dec 25 & Jan 1) • **No picking plants**—just soak in the *Wizard of Oz*-like greenery! 🌳💚 #HoomaluhiaGarden #HawaiiMagic #BotanicalWonderland