Diamond Head Crater Hike
One of the most iconic landmarks on the island of Oahu is Diamond Head. This crater juts out beyond the Honolulu skyline, framing the cityscape perfectly. This is one of the more popular places to hike on Oahu, and many…
Hiking Ka’ena Point on Oahu
If you look at a map of Oahu, and find the westernmost point, you will see Ka’ena Point State Park. We found this scenic, lovely, and remote slice of Hawaii to be deserted, quiet, and very picturesque. It was still…
Waimea Valley On Oahu’s North shore
We have lived in Hawaii for over a year already. (How did the time pass so quickly?!) When we were living on the mainland, and dreaming about life in paradise, exploring Hawaii was one of the things we were looking…
Koko Head Crater Hike
If you’re a hiking enthusiast who’s looked at taking a trip to Hawaii, you’ve probably heard about Koko Head Crater when considering Oahu hikes. This trail head is located in the southeast corner of the island. When the opportunity presented…
Hawaiian Island Hop to Kauai
Now that our little baby is here with us, and since I’m no longer pregnant, I was really looking forward to planning and taking our first family trip! Since we live in paradise, traveling to a neighboring island seemed to…
Babymoon at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu
After considering several places on the island to take our babymoon, Pete and I decided to spend our weekend away at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore. Since I was 36 weeks pregnant during our trip, we indulged in…
Lanakai Pillboxes
There are only so many boxes you can unpack and floors you can clean before you say to yourself, “It’s time for a break!” As such, Pete and I decided to treat ourselves to an outdoor hike near the house….
Catherine Creek Hike
When summertime hits the Portland area, being outside and enjoying the glorious weather is a top priority for most people. Once you leave Portland, and head east along the Columbia River Gorge, you’ll hit a plethora of hiking opportunities that…
