Haleakala Crater Hike… Next time I’d like to spend more time exploring this crater and all it’s nooks and crannies…and caves. We started at the Halemau’u Trailhead. The trail immediately goes down a series of switchbacks, and drops 1400’ in…
Waihe’e Ridge Trail… First hike on Maui. A short, heavily used trail up to a viewing platform. Lots of people on the trail. Parking lot was full but we managed to snag a spot. I can see why this is…
Napau Crater Hike… Napau Crater is on the big island of Hawaii. Although this hike is called the Napau Crater hike, there are a lot of other things to explore along the way, including the Makaopuhi Crater, steam vents, and…
Emesine Cave… This was on our list of things to see while on the big island of Hawaii. It’s a short hike through a lava flow that happened back in 1881. The trail is basically an old road that was…
Kaumu o Kaleihoohie-Kohala… The highpoint of the Kohala Mountains, a small mountain range at the northern tip of the big island Hawaii. From what we read before doing this trek, it was supposed to be a challenging navigation exercise. It…
Puu Waawaa Crater… We are now on the Kona side of the big island of Hawaii. We decided to do an easy hike today, sleeping in and starting late. This hike is mostly on road, which a good portion is…
Nualolo Trail… The trailhead to this trail was on the other side of our cabin door! Actually, the trailhead was just a half mile from the cabin we stayed in while on Kauai so we just walked it. This trail…
Pihea Peak / Alaka’i Swamp…(Kauai) Unlike trails on Oahu, this trail has a large parking lot at the trailhead, in part because of the big overlook a short walk from the parking. That overlook looks out over the famed Napali…
Kokee Overlook… This short trail, on the island of Kauai, really doesn’t have a name (that I know of), so since it’s located in the Kokee State Park, and it ends at an awesome viewpoint…that’s what I’ll call it. Like…
Ka’au Crater Loop… Another fun hike on Oahu. Again, finding a legal place to park was the crux of the day…especially with a rented camper van. We started early and found a spot on this narrow windy road close to…
Olomana Trail (Three Peaks) Olomana Trail is on the island of Oahu. Its’ a heavily used trail, at least to the first peak. Most people stop here. Some continue to the second peak, and few continue to the third peak.…