Category: Hawaii Hiking & Outdoors

Kauai’s Kalalau Trail reopens with changes

After disastrous flooding well over one year ago destroyed Kuhio Highway on Kauai, it is set to reopen on Monday, June 17. With it, the hugely popular Kalalau Trail will also reopen, but with some changes that visitors should be aware of. The is one of the most popular destinations in all of Hawaii. It […]

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Chilly in Hawaii? Yes, and we love it.

When Hawaii residents say, “It’s cold!”, we tend to take a lot of, well, heat. It happens every year (so far), and what has always been an almost gleeful annual bundle-up is now something of a national punchline. We don’t mind. We’re not complaining. The weather is perfect. Bring on the memes! It’s chilly in […]

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Appreciating Hawaii Skies

Hawaii’s landscapes and seascapes have always been major selling points for Hawaii’s tourism industry. However, the subtleties of the moods of Hawaii skies often go unnoticed by visitors. Until they get here. Impossibly florid images of lush rainforests and pristine beaches have attracted curious visitors to Hawaii since before Mark Twain wrote about the islands […]

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Hurricane Tips for Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands

If you’re visiting the Hawaiian Islands here’s some helpful information and resources to keep you informed in case of a hurricane emergency. As Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii, officials have sounded the call for preparations and vigilance from agencies, businesses, and residents and visitors. Though Hurricane Lane’s path is uncertain, it is clearly on the way […]

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Perseid Meteor Shower over Hawaii

The annual Perseid Meteor Shower will take place in the skies over Hawaii over the weekend. On the nights of August 11-12 and 13-14, up to 200 meteors per hour will streak across the heavens in the most anticipated meteor shower of the year. . The astronomical observatories at Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island and […]

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Magic in the mountains

Hawaii’s beaches are its main visitor attraction. But to truly experience the breadth of Hawaii’s beauty, you have to also head for the hills, to be in Hawaii’s mountains. The magnetic appeal of Hawaii’s crystal-clear waters and white (and black) sand beaches draws visitors from all over the globe. On any sunny day throughout the […]

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Learn the Hawaii Drone Laws Before Flying High on Your Vacation

Of course you want to bring your drone with you to Hawaii. The islands’ natural beauty is an obvious location to send your favorite vessel into the sky. But before your drone takes flight, you’ll want to know the Hawaii drone laws.  Can You Bring Drones to Hawaii? Yes, you are welcome to bring your […]

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Lots more than golf at Koolau Golf Club

The Koolau Golf Club offers much more than a round of golf. Nestled at the base of the Koolau Mountains in Kaneohe, it is home to amazing views, a nearby waterfall, and the fragrances and birdsong of the tropical rainforest. In the world of golf, (pronounced “koh-oh-lau”) is widely recognized as one of the most […]

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Ka Iwi Coast Run & Walk beckons visitors and residents

The 2018 Ka Iwi Coast Run & Walk offers Oahu visitors a one of a kind chance to experience the fabled coastline on foot and at their own pace. It takes place on Sunday, November 18, so there is plenty of time for visitors to register. The Ka Iwi Coastline is a jagged, twisting route. […]

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Owls in Hawaii? “Who” knew?

It may come as a surprise to many Hawaii visitors that the islands are home to a of owl. Owls in Hawaii are rare to see. The native is unusual among owl species in that it is a diurnal, or daytime, hunter. Known commonly as the Hawaiian Short-Eared Owl, its scientific name is Asio flammeus […]

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Makapu’u Lighthouse: A History

Since improvements were completed in 2015, the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail has become one of the most popular hiking destinations on Oahu. It is also historically significant. Improvements to the area include much-needed additional parking and the paving of the original path. Located at the very tip of southeast Oahu, the is ideal for novice hikers […]

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Hiking Through Kauai’s Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve

When discussing Hawaii’s geographical features, Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve and its swampland is probably not the first thing to come to mind. But just as the islands are home to most of the planet’s climate zones, they’re also home to a wide range of Earth’s ecosystems. From barren deserts to grasslands to tropical rainforests, Hawaii is […]

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