Hawaii Travel Blog

When I moved across from the old sugar mill remains at Kualoa Ranch about a decade ago, my recreational pursuits took a twist. I started exploring my new Oahu “country” neighborhood at a casual pace, taking a trail ride one weekend, kayaking at Secret Island the next, then ATV-ing deep into hidden valleys when friends […]

Long famous for superb stargazing, the Big Island’s atmospheric clarity is said to be the planet’s best. Many visitors book a four-wheel-drive tour from Hilo (or Kona) to Mauna Kea’s 13,600-foot summit, where they can view the amazing line-up of the world’s largest telescopes, enjoy a spectacular sunset and see countless stars. So it seems […]