www.hawaii-forest.com Hawaii Forest & Trail Celebrates 25 Years July 2018 • 9
Honoring HFT’s 25th
Anniversary, Rob and
Cindy establish the Hawaii
Forest & Trail Iiwi Fund.
HFT secures private land
access on Oahu with plans
to open tour operations
early Fall 2018.
2018
2016
HFT begins
operating tours
on Maunakea.
Family business
moves from the
Pacheco residence
to the Honokohau
Commercial Plaza.
1999
HFT purchases the first
Mercedes Benz Sprinter
vans in the state, raising
the service level for tour
transportation in Hawaii.
2007
2003
HFT opens Kohala Zipline, which soars
to a top guest pick as the unique course
experience becomes known for its
intimate experience in nature.
2011
2001 HFT begins ongoing
partnerships with
2015
community organizations that
benefit conservation education and
provides yearly tour donations to
NGO’s.
HFT builds custom
headquarters in Kaloko.
HFT opens Hilo operations
with Hilo-based tours. Kohala Zipline is
featured on Wheel of Fortune.
HFT is recognized as a
member of the World
Heritage Alliance by United Nations
Foundation for support of organizations
dedicated to children’s programs,
conservation, nature education and
Hawaii cultural practices.
HFT opens a
Bayfront retail store.
The Pacheco Family 2000
HFT guests cruise in a Pinzgauer
along Pololu Valley
Guests supporting local
conservation efforts
Hawaii’s only tree to
tree canopy adventure,
with 9 ziplines, 5
suspension bridges
and 2 rappels
HFT’s Kona headquarters
features a vehicle base
yard, fuel dock, commercial
kitchen, 800 sq. ft. retail
store and offices
The Hawaii Forest & Trail Iiwi Fund benefits
non-profit organizations that support
conservation, nature education and Hawaiian
cultural values and practices
HFT’s Hilo Bayfront retail
store
HFT adds new private property lava tube
access to already popular east side tours
Rob Pacheco leads guests
through a Hualalai cave
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