A Toddler Adventureland on Oahu The trip to Heeia Pier wasn’t exactly planned. We were enjoying a Jamba Juice following a well-child checkup at the doctor’s office (meaning shots and many fat tears). As we slurped the last of our drinks, I noticed with dismay that we had an hour until nap time. The kids […]
Do you have a train lover in your family? I sure do, although he’s a generalist. Any type of vehicle from surfboard to space shuttle is fascinating and wonderful. At some point, I heard there was a historic train on Oahu. Actually, the words that stuck in my head were “2 hour long ride” and […]
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Playing Tourist on Oahu Holly knows every nook and cranny on Oahu. Once a month, she plans a “tourist for a day” outing with here family. They dress up in their finest Aloha wear, strap on their cameras, and head out for an adventure. Although, they typically visit major tourist spots (those locals rarely visit […]
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I love the Ka Iwi Scenic Shoreline, so dramatic and beautiful. Plus there’s a lot of diversity in this nook of the island. There’s surf, swimming holes, family-friendly hikes, whale watching, and tide pools galore. All good stuff in my opinion. We had a couple of hours to spare last weekend, but were stumped on […]
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A Mini Vacation We live within walking distance to the beach and a short drive from several impressive hikes. Sadly we rarely ever make it out to enjoy the world around us. Our days seem to be filled with work, school, and kid’s activities. That’s why we love having visitors. Whenever friends and family come […]
The Kawainui Marsh Trail The Kawainui Marsh Trail (better known as the levy in Kailua) is a scenic, paved trail that is about 1.5 miles in length. Go for a run, trial a novice biker, and bring the stroller! It’s perfect for families. The Kaha Street access even has a native plant garden. They also […]
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A Maunawili Falls Winter Mud Romp Hiking Maunawili Falls was not on our list for winter break. We had big beach plans and camping reservations with friends, but no hikes were on the radar. On the first day of break, however, we all got sick. And then it started to rain and didn’t stop. As […]
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So sorry for my unintended blog vacation. This was my first busy season and it kind of kicked my booty. To make it up to you, I brought you flowers. Virtual, it’s true, but a whole field of them. I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with a sea […]
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A day at the Children’s Discover Center My kids love, love, love the Children’s Discovery Center in Kaka’ako. Micah begs me to take them there. He likes to reminisce about past visits and make big plans for future ones. I can see the appeal. It is 3 floors of exploration and activity where you can […]
Diamond Head, the iconic volcanic crater on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is a must-do experience for all explorers. You’ll start your journey at the Diamond Head State Monument, where you’ll find a well-maintained trail that winds its way up the slopes. It’s not a super challenging climb, but it will get your heart pumping […]
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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, our children were desperate for a taste of Kailua’s beautiful beaches. With some grumbling, they endured the […]
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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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