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Manoa Falls and Maunawili Falls – Two Great Hikes in Honolulu Watershed Forest

March 22, 2018 Joan Greene Comments 11 comments

Hawaii is known for some amazing natural sites. Among them are the waterfalls of the Honolulu Watershed. The two most popular waterfalls accessible to tourists on Oahu are Manoa Falls and Maunawili Falls. The trails are maintained by the city and county of Honolulu, so they are safe, but also rocky and wet. It is Hawaii and rain can happen anytime, from a drizzle to a downpour. So be prepared for rain anytime you hike in Hawaii. Related: What is…

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The fallen tree of the Jurassic Park movie - Kualoa Ranch, Kauai

Filmed in Hawaii – Jurassic Park (1993)

March 19, 2018 Dan Roberts Comments 18 comments

In 1993’s ground-breaking Jurassic Park, tourists are pitted against genetically-engineered theme park dinosaurs. But if there’s something visually-striking about the movie besides its special effects, it’s the alluring backdrop. The remote island setting may be fictional, but its lush valleys, rugged mountains and majestic coastlines are very real. Along with the bestselling novel on which it’s based, Jurassic Park is set in Costa Rica, but it was actually filmed in Hawaii. Various filming locations included Oahu’s Kualoa Ranch and Kauai’s…

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Koko Head Trail Hike: a 1048-step challenge

March 14, 2018 Angela Collard Comments 7 comments

I like my life simple, with challenges. Same reason that I like Koko Head Trail, located on the island of Oahu; it is a simple, straight upward, and a challenging hike. It was an automatic choice for me to take my friend to when she came to visit me. Koko Head Trail, also known as Koko Crater Trail, is located inside the Koko Head District Park at 423 Kaumakani St, Honolulu, HI 96825. It is a short ten-minute drive from…

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A Day in the Life of a Maui Tourist

March 2, 2018 On-King Lau Comments 1 comment

Touching down onto the OGG tarmac is a thing of blood pressure reducing blissfulness. Only this airport can take me away to pure bliss. Traffic? No problem. Luggage to drag around? Not a problem. Trying to get used to the humidity? Oh, I love it. As you can see, I love Maui! Maui No Ka Oi! I go get my rental, and then head straight to my condo at the Kamaole Sands Resort – a condo resort of over 400…

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Surfing with Maui Wave Riders in Kihei, Maui

Surfing in Hawaii, You Can Do It

February 28, 2018 Dennis Gregory Comments 4 comments

It’s like flying, it makes you feel free and lifts you into the air like a seabird in the wind. Once you try it you’ll be hooked, the word is “stoked”. I’ll give you a hint, it’s a sport, it happens in the perfect warm waters of Hawaii, it gives you a tan, and makes you feel really alive, ok, it’s surfing in Hawaii. On the islands, you can go surfing at any time. You want to lie on a…

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View from the top of the Kaiwa Ridge Trail, Oahu

Oahu Hikes: Laie Falls Trail and Kaiwa Ridge Trail

February 27, 2018 Chelsea Pettegrew Comments 7 comments

On my first visit to the island of Oahu I had a rough plan of what experiences, hikes and sites I would like to take part in while vacationing. I knew that I wanted to make hiking a priority and I’m so glad that I did. Whether the hike ends at a waterfall (Laie Falls Trail) or with a spectacular view from a trek to somewhere high above (Kaiwa Ridge Trail), each hike will give you a whole new perspective…

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View of Kalalau Beach from the Kalalau trail - Na Pali Coast, Kauai

Hiking Kalalau Trail to Kalalau Beach: Personal Experience and Advice to Potential Hikers

February 10, 2018 Sydney Beyett Comments 5 comments

UPDATE Nov 2018: Due to major flooding and landslides of 2018, the highway leading to the Na Pali Coast Wilderness Park is closed. The state of the 11-mile Kalalau Trail is also being evaluated. Presently, it is not known when the trail will be accessible again. Kalalau Beach, located in the midst of the Na Pali Coast, is one of the most breathtaking and secluded beaches in the world. Kalalau Beach is the final destination of the Kalalau Trail, which has…

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A 3D map in Jaggar Museum, showing Hawaiian islands under and over the waterline

Day 3 – Jaggar Museum, Punaluu Beach and the Painted Church

February 7, 2018 Sylvia Dion Comments 5 comments

This is a part of our 9-day Big Island Itinerary. Wednesday, December 27. With help of a local guide I made arrangements to meet an authentically trained Kahuna healer in Volcano. We’ll treat her to a lunch at 11 am in Kilauea Lodge and then I will have a private session with Kahuna. After that we planned to stop at Jaggar Museum and Kilauea crater overlook, and then head to our rental cottage on Kona side. We’ll take the longer route,…

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Anuhea 'Follow Me' - a photo collage on the latest album

Anuhea ‘Follow Me’ – a Passion-Infused Reverie

January 31, 2018 Adrian Manuel Comments 5 comments

When you’re in Hawaii, you’re likely to stumble across a musical gem. Whether you’re sitting at a local coffee shop, dining at a restaurant, or driving down the coast with the volume on high, you’ll find yourself jamming to rhythm of the islands one way or another. Hawaii boasts all kinds of artists and every island is more than happy to provide a spotlight for local talent. It’s what allowed Maui-born singer Anuhea to find her passion in music, a…

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People looking at active lava flows near Kalapana, Big Island, Hawaii

Day 2 – Puna District, Hot Ponds, Walk from Kalapana to Active Lava Flows

January 28, 2018 Sylvia Dion Comments 5 comments

This is a part of our 9-day Big Island Itinerary. Tuesday, December 26. It will be a long day, as we are checking out from the Grand Naniloa Hotel and driving south from Hilo, past Pahoa town, towards the ocean to what the locals call the Red Road. It runs for about 15 miles along the coast line from Kapoho Tide Pools to Kalapana. Our goal for today is to see Big Island hot springs and hot ponds in the…

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