Tag: Koolau Mountains

The Royal Hawaiian Golf Club in Windward Oahu is a stunningly beautiful and maddeningly challenging eighteen holes sculpted into the rainforest. It was opened in 1993, with the venerable architects Perry and Pete Dye providing the design. A recent redesign was masterminded by Aussie golf legend Greg Norman. For golfers it is a singular, savage […]

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 […]

When you think of Hawaii, you probably first imagine its tranquil beaches and glistening sunsets. But once you’re here, you’ll be awestruck by another sight: the towering Hawaii Mountains.  And most of them are begging to be explored, either from their valley or their peaks (or maybe both). Many states have mountains, but none are […]

Looking for a Hawaii hike that feels “off the beaten path” but still is easy to complete? You should check out Likeke Falls on Oahu! Likeke Falls Trail Quick Facts Difficulty Level: Easy Distance: 0.8 miles round trip, out-and-back Location: East Oahu near Koʻolau Golf Club Cost: Free, but you may need to pay about […]

When on vacation in Hawaii don’t be afraid to drink the water. There are lots of vacation destinations that come with built-in cautions about water quality. Hawaii definitely is not one of them. Oahu in particular is blessed with water that ranks with the best quality in the world. Part of the reason is the […]