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Nov 18 2019

Hiking Kaena Point

Kaena Point is known as the place on Oahu where the north shore meets the west side. It’s the westernmost part of the island miles away from any urbanization. As you travel towards this point, you’ll notice that the road ends and becomes nothing more than a pathway over a rugged landscape that can only… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Things to Do · Tagged: hiking, Kaena Point, oahu

Mar 13 2017

Koko Head Crater Hiking Trail and Garden

Located on the south shore of Oahu is a district park area called Koko Head. This is a great place for hikers to explore the area. There’s also a botanical garden located inside for those interested in the plant life. Koko Head is actually composed of three different craters, one of which is the nearby… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History, Things to Do · Tagged: botanical garden, bunker, crater, hike, hiking, koko head, oahu, stairs

Aug 03 2016

Makapuu Lighthouse Trail

On the southeast shore of Oahu just past Hawaii Kai is a place called Makapuu. There’s a nice beach in the area, a scenic overlook, tidepools to swim in, and a very easy hiking trail taking you to one of the iconic lighthouses of Oahu. Getting There If you don’t have a car, the local… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History, Things to Do · Tagged: hike, hiking, lighthouse, makapuu, oahu, trail, views, windward

Apr 28 2016

A Historical Look at Diamond Head Crater

Diamond Head Crater is an old volcanic cone located not too far from the Waikiki area on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. There’s a lot of history at Diamond Head dating back to its creation, its military involvement, and its current hiking trail attracting visitors from all over the world. The Eruption Diamond Head is… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: diamond head, hawaii, hiking, oahu

Sep 14 2015

A Few Hiking Tips for Hawaii

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Always hike with another person. If you are hiking alone, take a cell phone with you. You never know when you might need it. Some hiking spots in Hawaii are in remote areas and it might be hours before you see another hiker. Start your hikes early in the morning in order to avoid the… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Things to Do · Tagged: hiking, tips

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