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Off The Beaten Path
Uncover the Best Kids Beaches in Kailua, Oahu: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Family Experience You might be surprised how quickly beach deprivation can take hold. We found this out the hard way when, after almost a week without sand under our feet, our kids were getting unreasonably cranky. They can spend hours at the […]
Adventures with Little Bird on Big Island If you’re jumping in now, this post is part of a two-part series exploring the Big Island. You can hop over to part one to see details on the Hilo side and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park here. Here, the adventure continues as this Big Island family photographer continues […]
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Exploring Big Island with Kids We were excited to leave the traffic, noise, and hustle of Oahu for a week-long trip to Big Island. Each island has its own unique flavor and Big Island is perfect for adventure. Over the years, we’ve made many trips to the island. Our strategy was to take full advantage […]
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A short journey We are so exited to be visiting Big Island this week. It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve left the island and I have some serious rock fever. It’s just a slightly bigger rock, but it’ll to do for now. Since so many of you travel, I thought I would make this […]
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What is the best Oahu pumpkin patch? Over the years, multiple options for Oahu pumpkin patches have appeared. The original, and the biggest at Aloun Farms was quickly followed by the smaller, scenic affair at Waimanalo Country Farms and finally by a smaller community event – the Great Pumpkin Festival at Holy Nativity School. But […]
An Alternative Toddler Playground There may be more skateparks on Oahu than swingsets. I’m not sure if it’s a safety issue or vandalism problem, but there aren’t many options. Playgrounds tend to have the same structure and it gets a little boring so we decided to try a skatepark. Normally skateparks are occupied by intense […]
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I met Nicole at the Baby aWEARness fiesta awhile back. She just started a great website that details all the fun kids activities on Oahu called Hawaii Kids Calendar. We started talking and came up with this … dare I say, brilliant, idea for a fun photography project (more about that later). We wanted to […]
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A Diverse, Magical Beach Park Kualoa Regional Park Beach on Oahu, Hawaii is a natural oasis that seamlessly blends stunning landscapes with rich Hawaiian history. The park’s breathtaking beauty is defined by its emerald mountains that meet the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. Mokoli’i, the hat-shaped island just offshore, punctuates the scene and beckons […]
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An Easy Hike on the Windward Side Want some awesome views of Kaneohe Bay with little effort? Want to get the kids outside, but short on time? Head over to the Friendship Garden in Kaneohe for a wee hike that is perfect for the kids. It’s a mini network of trails less than a mile […]
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Maunawili Trail The Maunawili Trail on Oahu is a captivating adventure that immerses hikers in the heart of Hawaii’s lush tropical beauty. As you trace the base of the Ko’olau Mountains, you’ll find yourself enveloped by dense, green forests, their canopies creating a cool and serene atmosphere. You will cross over small streams and through […]
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Exploring the Windward Coast A perfect day on Oahu includes a slow drive along the windward coast with the windows down and the scent of flowers on the breeze. Sunshine sculpted mountains rise abruptly to one side and impossibly turquoise ocean stretches out on the other. The only question is – where to stop? From […]
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