Category: Hawaii Hiking & Outdoors

Surreal. That is the only way I can describe my experience at Mauna Kea. I recently got back from my second trip to the Big Island. The one thing that I had to do when I was on the Big Island was go to Mauna Kea. I got to watch the sunset from above the […]

If you’re thinking about hiking Koko Crater Trail but aren’t sure if you should, keep reading. If you are already committed to hiking Koko Head, you should also keep reading. I recently hiked it again, and I’ve got everything you need to know in this post. Koke Head is a 1,208-foot-high volcanic tuff cone that […]

I have a friend from the mainland visiting me this week, and the number one thing that she wanted to do was go kayaking. I had just the place in mind. We drove to Kailua Beach Adventures in Kailua, rented a kayak, and paddled to Moku Nui, one of the Mokulua Islands off the coast […]

Over the weekend, my friends and I hiked to Lulumahu Falls, a 50-foot waterfall in Honolulu. About a 2.5-mile round trip, it was the perfect hike to do on a Sunday morning. I had never heard of this popular hike before a few weeks ago, so this was my first time on this trail. Even […]

The Pillbox Trail in Lanikai (or Kaiwa Ridge Trail) is my absolute favorite hike on Oahu. Today, I’m going to tell you why you should consider taking on this trek and what you need to know before you go. The Pillbox Trail was one of the first trails I did when I moved here. When […]

Today, we’re sharing everything you need to know about Waimea Falls, a fantastic hiking trail on Oahu.  If you’re coming to Hawaii with kids, you probably want to expose them to some of the islands’ beauty – hikes, waterfalls, and exotic flora. But knowing which hikes are suitable for different ages and skill levels can […]

Diamond Head () is one of the most popular hikes in Hawaii — and for a good reason. It’s one of the best ways to get breathtaking, 360-degree views of Oahu. Looking down, you can see the crater that was made 300,000 years ago from a single volcanic eruption. Looking out as the coastline becomes […]

Used to be, I could travel to and back to Honolulu without seeing more than a dozen recreational bike riders. But, these days, bicyclists are everywhere, especially in residential-type areas that wouldn’t be nearly as fun to explore by car. As far as I’m concerned, that’s good news. Biking is good exercise, helps the environment, […]

Did you know that more snow has fallen atop this year than in Chicago? Just recently, more than 8 inches of snow fell atop Hawaii’s tallest peak during an overnight blizzard, outpacing the amount that’s fallen in the Windy City! With all that snow, it got us thinking: What do you need to know if […]

My last trip to the pools of Oheo on Maui was more than 15 years ago, but not a week goes by when I don’t reflect on the extraordinary experience of being there. If I had the chance to “re-live” only one of my Hawaii memories, perhaps this would be the one. For those of […]

Should you be concerned about flesh eating bacteria in Hawaii? Vibrio vulnificus is a rare bacteria found in Ala Wai Canal, a Honolulu waterway you don’t want to swim in. But there are other forms of bacteria lurking in Hawaii’s water. Here’s where you don’t want to swim, and how to protect yourself from illness.  […]

OK — so, you only have a limited time on Kauai, and you’re wondering what activities to book. Should we go horseback riding in Poipu or kayaking on the Wailua River? Should we relax at Salt Pond State Park or rent a 4 X 4 and go exploring? I get it — there are so many things […]