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Koko Crater Trail: Read This Before Your Hike

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,…

Moku Nui: The Ultimate Kayak Destination

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…

See Dolphins in their natural habitat on a Dolphin Watch Eco Tour

I recently had one of the best days I’ve ever had in Hawaii on board a Dolphin Watch cruise through . Since I work for…

Statue of Hawaiian music icon in Waikiki

Art in many different forms can be found practically everywhere you look in Hawaii. , community theater, festivals, paintings, photography, music, sculpture, and more play…

The Kona Coffee Story: The History and Future of Hawaii Coffee

You’ve probably heard about Kona coffee in Hawaii. When you come to Hawaii, drinking a cup of locally sourced brew is a must-do. But what…

38th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival to take place June 9-11

Hawaii is truly different from any other tropical island that you could vacation on. Set in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, one of the…

Everything you need to know before hiking Lulumahu Falls

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…

Lanikai Pillbox Hike: Where to Park, When to Go, What to Expect

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…

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s Biggest Little Airshow in Hawaii June 3 and 4

The summer is off to a great start, and this weekend’s going to be a busy on here on Oahu. On June 3, Turtle Bay…

How to See a Volcano in Hawaii

Many visitors wonder if they’ll see a Volcano in Hawaii or how volcanoes influence the islands’ geography. Volcanoes created each of the Hawaiian Islands, and…