Exploring the world one adventure at a time!
After a good nights rest, we took the early ferry from Maui to Lanai! Overall, it takes about 45 minutes. The island of Lanai is known as the “Most Secluded Island.” The local population sits around 4,000 people. Lanai is small in size, filling out at about 140-square miles for the whole island. The best … Read More “Island Hopping Part 2 : Exploring Lanai By A 4WD Jeep” »
Hey Guys! So back in 2014 my family flew out to Oahu for an amazing Hawaiian vacation! The week was absolutely amazing! So, after the majority of my family flew back home, one brother and took a second vacation… We went Island hoping and visited Maui, Lanai, Kauai and the Big Island. The first island … Read More “Hawaii Island Hopping Part 1 – Snorkeling On Maui And My Run In With A Sea Urchin!” »
After a weeklong trip exploring Oahu, we decided it was time to take another hike and enjoy the blue skies and never-ending views over the ocean. So, we headed off to Diamond Head Crater! Diamond Head is an iconic volcanic landmark located on Oahu near Waikiki. It is protected as a State National Monument with … Read More “The Views From On Top Of Diamond Head – Oahu, Hawaii” »
Oahu’s North Shore is a well-known, world famous surfing spot. During the winter months, the swells can reach 20 to 30 feet or even higher! Luckily in June, the waves and crowds are pretty reasonable. While I have done a lot of snorkeling around Oahu, I only tried spread fishing one time. We spent an … Read More “Spear Fishing For The First Time On The North Shore Of Oahu” »
In July of 2013, I flew home from Oahu for a couple weeks of R&R. We had planned on a backpacking trip through the Boulder Chain Lakes located in the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho. The White Cloud Mountain Wilderness area is about 91,000 acres in total. With most peaks close to 10,000 feet in … Read More “Backpacking The Boulder Chain Lakes In The White Cloud Mountains Of Idaho” »
I love snorkeling and swimming in the warm ocean water! I actually got open water dive certified while I was stationed in Hawaii. One of the best places to go snorkeling on Oahu is Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. A beautiful, sunny and 75 degrees paradise. With more than 400 different species of fish to see … Read More “Snorkeling Hanauma Bay On Oahu” »
The Manana Trail is just under 7 miles out and back near Pearl City. This hike takes you deep into the Ko’olau Mountain Range. Weather can be an issue with this difficult climb, especially with heavy rain leading to thick mud. Fortunately for me, the weather was beautiful! The trail can be very steep in … Read More “Hiking The Manana Trail On Oahu” »
Have you ever gone swimming with sharks!?! Well, I did once! What is a better way to kick things off than my sharing this cool experience with you! On a bright and beautiful morning, a couple of my friends and I headed off towards the North shore of Oahu. We had the completely logical idea … Read More “Swimming With Sharks In Oahu, Hawaii” »
