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Off The Beaten Path
Family traditions: An Oahu Christmas tree hike Last Christmas we discovered the Christmas tree farm in Wahiawa. We got to pick out our own Norfolk pine amid rainbows and candy canes. It was fantastic, but our friends one-upped us. They headed into the forest reserve that year for an Oahu Christmas tree hike and cut […]
The beauty of an Oahu Beach Hike I adore this little Oahu beach hike. So much that I’ve been reluctant to tell you about it because it’s best when you have the place to yourself. I’ve seen the hike listed as Alan Davis or Allen Davis, but it’s never clear if that’s the name of […]
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A Secluded Beach : Favorite north shore family activities It was a client who first introduced me to the beauty of Kawela Bay. They had rented a beach house on the bay for a family reunion and asked me to capture their Hawaiian memories. Tucked away from the main road, I never knew the little […]
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About the Kaneohe Sandbar The Kaneohe sandbar has been on my list for a long time. It was in my backyard for five years and I could kind of, sort of, if you craned your neck just so, see if from our bedroom. The kids were a bit too young to kayak out and I […]
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Kailua 4th July Tradition Looking for some family fun in Kailua 4th July? Well you’re in luck because the Kailua Beach fireworks are on for 2024! The highly-anticipated Kailua Fireworks show is largely a community effort with residents and local businesses helping to keep the tradition going. It’s wonderful to feel the community come together […]
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Pirates in Honolulu? Thar be pirates in Honolulu, argh! At least that’s what my friend told me (my apologies for the pirate talk, I shall refrain until international talk like a pirate day). More importantly, said pirates had a deal on Groupon where you could set sail with them for a fair price. I had […]
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Hidden Kokololio Beach Park I’ve driven past Kokololio Beach Park in Laie many times. All you can see from the road is a grassy expanse leading to a wall of trees bordering the ocean. Those trees block your view so you can’t see what’s on the other side and I’ve been dying to know what’s […]
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Feel like a local at Diamond Head Beach Park Diamond Head Beach Park offers a serene escape on Oahu, known for its laid-back charm and natural beauty. Surfers flock to this idyllic spot to catch consistent waves, whether they’re seasoned riders or new to the sport, while the backdrop of the iconic Diamond Head Crater […]
What makes the Lanikai Pillbox Hike one of the Best Hikes on Oahu? Tackle the Lanikai Pillbox hike (aka Kaiwa Ridge trail), one of Oahu’s most spectacular treks! Picture this: you trek with your family along the slopes of the Kaiwa Ridge trail, immersing yourselves in glorious panoramic views of Oahu’s eastern coastline, including the […]
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An Oahu Christmas Tree Experience We’ve been content with our fake Target Christmas tree for the past few years, but decided to try something new this year. One of my wonderful clients told me how much fun they had picking out a an Oahu Christmas tree at Helemano Farms in Wahiawa, so we decided to […]
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West Loch Community Shoreline Park This park is an unusual spot for family fun on Oahu. If you’re visiting the island with family and only here for a short time, there are more scenic parks to visit like Kapiolani Park or Ala Moana Beach Park. But … if you have a bike wielding child under […]
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