Hikes

There’s a moment at Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout Oahu when the trees open up, the wind hits you full force,…

Planning a Hawaii vacation can feel confusing because each island offers a completely different experience. Oahu is best for…

January is peak ski season in the United States. Snow feels fresh, slopes stay open and crowds thin out…

The Lanikai Pillbox hike (Kaiwa Ridge Trail) is a free, 0.8–1.7 mile round-trip hike in Kailua, Oahu, leading to…

Koko Head Trail is a 1.6-mile round-trip hike in Hawaii Kai, Oahu, that climbs 1,048 old military railway ties…

Manoa Falls Trail is a 1.6-mile round-trip hike in Oahu’s Manoa Valley that leads to a 150-foot waterfall. The…

Hikes with waterfalls in Oahu offer some of the most rewarding outdoor experiences in Hawaii. From the famous Manoa…

Waimea Falls is a 45-foot waterfall on Oahu’s North Shore, inside Waimea Valley. The trail is paved and flat….

I still remember my first morning on Diamond Head. It was dark when I parked. By the time I…

I have spent time on all four main Hawaiian Islands — Oahu’s North Shore at sunrise, a black sand…