Category Archives: Outdoors

Koko Crater Botanical Garden Walkthrough

Let me start off by saying that walking through Koko Crater Botanical Garden wasn’t as [...]

Wahiawa Botanical Garden Is A Tropical Rainforest Oasis

I needed a mental break from some recent life-changing events in my life so I [...]

Best Places To See A Sunset In Oahu

Sunsets on Oahu are amazing and luckily not uncommon. As long as it’s not super [...]

Oahu Hikes I Enjoy Hiking With Friends

There are a few hikes that I go to over and over again with my [...]

The Best Hikes On The Big Island Of Hawaii

The Big Island is one of the best for exploring the outdoors. There are plenty [...]

Walking The Pathways At The Ko Olina Lagoons (End Polio Now Awareness Walk)

My friend Sarah volunteers with the Kapolei Rotary and since she knew I needed a [...]

The Very Best Beaches In Hawaii To Visit As A Local

As a frequent traveler myself, I wanted to create a list of the best beaches [...]

20+ Things To Do In Oahu’s North Shore: The Best Of North Shore

I’ve got you covered if you’re looking for the best things to do in Oahu’s [...]

Best Hikes In Maui For Waterfalls, Volcanoes, And Bamboo Forests

Hiking is one of the best things to do in Hawaii and Maui has some [...]

A Guide To Snorkeling in Maui And The Best Snorkeling Spots

If you’re looking to snorkel in Maui, you’ve chosen the right island. Maui has some [...]

Papakolea Green Sand Beach, Big Island

I think it’s really cool that one of the four green sand beaches in the [...]

Stop At Mahaiula Beach In Kona, Big Island

Drive north from Kona International airport (KOA) for 20 minutes and you’ll reach the first [...]

Hike To Makalawena Beach In Puu Alii Bay, Big Island

Makalawena Beach is the least visited beach of the three white sand beaches in Kekaha [...]

Beautiful Kua Bay, Big Island

If you’re looking for azure waters and velvety-soft white sand, look no further. Kua Bay [...]

Kekaha Kai State Park’s 3 White Sand Beaches

Kekaha Kai State Park is so much more than just 3 white sandy beaches – [...]

Walk The Kukio Beach Path For Coastal Views

Kukio Beach is a fun beach on the Big Island that has a little bit [...]

Coastal Hike To Kiholo Bay To See Sea Turtles

Hiking to Kiholo Bay’s Wainanalii Pond is a neat little local gem on the Big [...]

Breathtaking Sunset Beach Is Famous For Sunsets And Surfing

It’s really hard to beat Sunset Beach when you talk about the best beach in [...]

Kealia Trail Is A Switchback With Ocean Views

Kealia Trail holds a special place in my heart. Soon after Daisy joined our family, [...]

Waimea Bay For A Beautiful Beach Day

When my friends and I decide to go to the North Shore for a beach [...]

Snorkeling at Shark’s Cove in Pupukea

I love snorkeling at Shark’s Cove in Pupukea, North Shore. Located just a few minutes [...]

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Easy Oahu Hikes That You’ll Enjoy

The definition of an “easy” hike differs from person to person. Some people are hardcore [...]

Maili Pink Pillbox Hike In West Oahu

The Maili Pink Pillbox hike is normally just called the pink pillbox hike. Out on [...]

Where To Snorkel With Turtles In Oahu

Unless you plan on holing yourself up in your resort room and not exploring outside [...]

Hiking Aiea Loop Trail With My 75-Year Old Uncle

Let me just say that my Uncle is in ridiculous shape. (He left me and [...]

Hiking Tantalus Drive To Pauoa Flats And Back

I’ve been slowly working my way through the Honolulu Mauka Trail System and wanted to [...]

See Ocean Waves Erupt At Halona Blowhole

Halona Blowhole is a gorgeous place to stop and smell the salty ocean air as [...]

Morning Exercise Hike On The Makiki Valley Loop Trail

A few of my friends and I decided to explore the Honolulu Mauka Trail System and chose [...]

Puu O Mahuka Heiau Is Oahu’s Largest Ancient Hawaiian Temple

Update: I’ve heard reports that this has been closed occasionally. There doesn’t seem to be [...]

Tantalus Has An Amazing View Of Honolulu

Locally known as Tantalus, Puu Ualakaa State Park is a gorgeous lookout in Honolulu that [...]