Watching the sunset from 14,000 feet above sea level on Mauna Kea. We were above the clouds! Afterwards, we went stargazing on Mauna Kea.

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...
The 1,048 stairs to get to the top of Koko Head reward you with this view.

The journey of 1,048 steps begins at  the base of Koko Crater near the baseball field at Koko Head district Park.  For those who...
Kayaking to Moku Nui (the island on the left) is one of my favorite places to kayak.

I have a friend from the mainland visiting me this week, and the number one thing that she wanted to do was go kayaking....
Lulumahu Falls is a 50-foot waterfall in Honolulu.

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...
View from the top of the Pillbox Trail.

The Pillbox Trail in Lanikai is my absolute favorite trail on Oahu. Today, I'm going to tell you why you should consider hiking this...
At Waimea Valley, children can explore a variety of flora while walking on a paved trail to a waterfall.

If you’re coming to Hawaii with kids, you probably want to expose them to some of the island’s beauty - hikes, waterfalls, and exotic...
Diamond head

Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) is one of the most popular hikes in Hawaii — and for a good reason. It’s one of the best ways...
View of Waikiki and Honolulu from atop Diamond Head

Used to be, I could travel to Kailua and back to Honolulu without seeing more than a dozen recreational bike riders. But, these days,...
Snow capped cinder cones on top Mauna Kea

Did you know that more snow has fallen atop Mauna Kea this year than in Chicago? Just recently, more than 8 inches of snow...
Car winding around Road to Hana

When my friends and family come to Hawaii, one of the first questions I'm asked is, "should I drive the road to Hana?" What...
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