Aikahi Bunkers (Kalaheo Hills)

May 16, 2026
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We spent today roaming a different set of hills for an early easy birthday hike. A lot of trails were considered after a severe thunderstorm cell had pounded the island yesterday. I was praying that we didn’t have to visit another waterfall anytime soon, my birthday wish came true. Thanks to Chico and Dave for […]

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Wahiawa Hills to Helemano

May 10, 2026
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We decided to roam the hills and walk down a jeep road this Mother’s Day. Thanks to Sandra, our German driver, who shuttled us to our starting point in her Japanese truck. Where are the seatbelts? Is this OSHA approved? You know Chief Logan? A reserve HPD officer approached us to make sure we were […]

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Final Walk around Oahu (Enchanted Lakes to Waimanalo Beach)

May 3, 2026
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We wrapped up our last segment (#17) to complete the second perimeter walk around the island. Thanks to Akira and Chico for shuttling Allison, Mari, Marilyn, Scott and myself over to the starting point. Tessa also gifted Chico with a Baby Groot in a soda can. Now all we need is the real Groot. Starting […]

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Manoa Middle to Waikeakua Falls (Annoying Church Slut’s Birthday Hike)

April 26, 2026
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The Annoying Church Slut decided to have Sunday service in the mountains with some of her friends today. We parked in the shadow of the house that bore witness to a tragic crime over two years ago and stepped foot on the seven bridges or seven falls trail. Edgar documenting the hike as we crossed […]

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Laie to Helemano

April 18, 2026
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We camped this weekend in the mountains to find out how the aina had weathered the back to back storms. Nothing like first hand experience instead of second hand reporting. Thanks to Stephanie for dropping us off directly at the trailhead and it turned out that bouncing around on the jeep road in a jeep […]

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Landslide Falls

April 12, 2026
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Forecasted heavy rains scuttled my camping plans, so it was off to explore a “trail” that appeared after the heavy rains. We all met up and parked outside the protected coastline that are home to sand dunes, sea arch and caves, and native plants and wildlife. Passing several mass wastings that were triggered by the […]

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Walk around Oahu (Kaneohe Bay Drive to Enchanted Lakes)

April 5, 2026
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We walked around the Windward side of the island to collect Easter eggs but failed to meet the Easter Bunny today. Leaving Groot and Lilia behind us as we started our day. Chico plucking some ripe calamansi from the nearby shrub, which turned out to be real sour and became regurgitated. Passing by the townhome […]

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Maui no ka oi

March 28, 2026
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We flew to the second largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago to do some exploring this weekend. Matt picked us up at the airport and we decided to drive to the West side of the island to escape the rain that was showering the central part of the Valley Isle, motoring along the coastal highway […]

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Disrespectful Falls

March 22, 2026
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Back to back Kona Lows meant another waterfall hike. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. We all met up at the natural wind tunnel that was out of service today. Everybody chose their ingress to the Old Pali Road based on body type. We didn’t start this stack of […]

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Luakaha Falls (Gangis’s Birthday Hike)

March 15, 2026
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Back to back birthday hikes. We went to explore the aftermath of the heavy rains that had lashed the islands from the recent seasonal cyclone. Thanks to Chico for squeezing nine of us plus man’s best friend in his truck. Groot leading the pack on the road littered with storm debris and passing cars. We […]

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