Tag: oahu
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Has Hawaii Tourism Put Hanauma Bay at Risk?
When most people think of Hawaii, they think of beautiful sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and dense marine life. Hanauma Bay encompasses this vision… one would think. In reality, Hanauma Bay attracts over 3,000 visitors a day. Because of Hawaii tourism, you’re more likely to be overwhelmed by the smell of sunscreen and B.O. as…
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Ka’ena Point Trail – West Route
Ka’ena Point State Park has two routes to get there: this western route (from Waiʻanae side) and the northern route (from Mokule’ia side). To compare routes, click here for the northern route. Want some guaranteed wildlife encounters on O’ahu? Ka’ena Point is your place. Ka’ena Point State Park Hiking Ka’ena Point Trail takes you to…
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Ka’ena Point Trail – North Route
Ka’ena Point State Park has two routes to get there: this western route (from Waiʻanae side) and the northern route (from Mokule’ia side). To compare Ka’ena Point Trail routes, click here for the western route. Want some guaranteed wildlife encounters on O’ahu? Ka’ena Point is your place. Ka’ena Point is a wildlife sanctuary in the…
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The Crouching Lion Hike
If you ask 100 people on O’ahu, “Which hike is the best bang for your buck?”, almost all will mention Crouching Lion. What makes Crouching Lion Hike so awesome? It’s a short hike with an awesome view. Crouching Lion is halfway up the east side of the island in Ka’a’awa. Because it’s on the east…
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The Makapu’u Puka Hike
Everyone knows about the Makapu’u Lighthouse Hike: an easy, paved path up to vista point overlooking the windward coast of the island… Awesome for whale watching in the winter… But did you know that Makapu’u also has a puka hike in the vicinity? If you’ve read the Pali Puka blog already, you know that “puka”…
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The Pali Puka Hike
Want to do the Pali Puka hike? Skim this, first! If you’ve seen the blog about Makapu’u Puka, you know that “puka” is the local word for hole. There are many puka hikes scattered around the island, and they’re often very rewarding to find. They sit along the edge of a ridge, and you can…
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