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Wa’ahila Ridge Trail is one of a series of hiking trails in the ridges and valleys on the outskirts of Honolulu. Located at the top of St. Louis heights, this moderately challenging hike offers nice views and varied terrain. Compared to the Wilhelmina Rise hike on the next ridge over, this hike has a little bit less of…
We’ve been hiking in Honolulu for decades but only recently learned about the Hanauma Bay Ridge trail from a cousin. This is an unofficial hike that follows the ridge line above the famous Hana’uma Bay with several scenic views to enjoy. Distance: ~2.5 miles out and back Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Elevation change: ~400ft…
While most of our yearly Hawaii trips are to Oahu to visit family, we’ve enjoyed a couple amazing vacations to Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. In this post, we’ll share some of the best things to do in Kona Hawaii for free or low cost. As budget travelers ourselves, we know Hawaii is…
If you’re wondering where to stay on the Big Island, consider finding a place to stay in Kona. Whether you are looking for a vacation rental, hotel, or resort, this guide will help you find the perfect place to stay in Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. Jedd grew up on Oahu, Hawaii and got to…
The Lulumahu Falls hike, located just off the Pali Highway on Oahu, is relatively short – but it packs a punch. This hike, which in the end becomes more of a “scramble,” was not an official, registered trail. After we first tried it, the State enacted and enforced a permit application process for Lulumahu hiking….
We aim to keep this post updated about Hawaii travel in 2024 with official Hawaii travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. At the end of the post, we share…
This trail is one of those hidden treasures you can drive by for years and never know it exists. After years of visiting friends at First Pres Church in the Ko’olau Golf Club (yep, you read that right), we finally realized there was a hiking trail leading from the parking lot. The very next day,…
Kuli’ou’ou Ridge is a beautiful hike near Honolulu (where Jedd grew up) with several interesting changes in landscape. It is challenging enough that you feel you’ve truly earned the magnificent view at the top! The Ridge Trail is 5 miles round trip. It’s listed as “Beginner to Intermediate” but with the elevation gain, you will…
The Makapu’u Lighthouse trail is one of the most accessible and popular hiking paths on Oahu. The lookout is about one mile each way on a wide, freshly paved path where you can enjoy stunning views of the ocean and Koko Head. The wide, paved path up to the look out with a lower, dirt…
Growing up in Honolulu and now returning annually to visit family, January has been my favorite time to visit Hawaii. In this post, I’ll share more details about why it’s so great and how to make the most of a January Honolulu trip. Is January a good time to visit Hawaii? Yes! Let it be…