Koko Crater Rim (Aida’s Birthday Hike)

February 22, 2026
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We all dithered and dickered over the venue for Princess’s birthday hike today. It was too dry for the original waterfall hike, other venues were rejected before finally settling on a large and extinct tuff cone on the East side of the island. There was some apprehension about certain individuals that were loitering near the […]

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SFO 2026

February 13, 2026
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We flew over to Mari’s favorite city this three-day weekend. Passing through the terminal that are adorned with painted wild red-crowned parrots of Telegraph Hill. Early bird gets the parking stall. Starting our walk across the one mile suspension bridge that spans across San Francisco Bay. Looking down at the safety netting that was installed […]

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Waipuilani and Z Falls

February 8, 2026
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Our perimeter walk got washed out due to the heavy storm activity over the weekend, so it was off to chasing waterfalls again. Yay! The original group of 17 people shrank to only seven peeps when all was said and done. They were dropping like flies. I think they all went to go eat at […]

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Maunawili Cliffs

February 1, 2026
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My original hiking plans got shelved, that seems to be happening a lot lately, so it was off to find a route to the numbers that Scotty had been wanting to check out. Our destination was in sight. Now we just had to find a way to get up there. Turning off the road that […]

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Pu’u Ka’ala

January 25, 2026
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Camping plans got shelved so it was off to hike the highest peak on Oahu today. Thanks to Edgar and Jasmin for shuttling us to the valley of stripped cars, stray dogs and stealers. Walking up the road that is nobody’s friend. End of the road and start of the trail. Going up the steep […]

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Hawai’i Holoholo

January 17, 2026
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Our planned trip to summit the largest active volcano on Earth was scuttled due to lack of permits, so we just decided to explore some spots on the youngest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. No sense wasting a perfectly good three day weekend. Our flight landed on the Keahole Point runway that was built on […]

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Wiliwilinui to Hahaione Pyramid

January 11, 2026
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Somebody asked me to hike this section today for their birthday. I often get confused for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Thanks to Scott, Susan and Tessa for shuttling us to the trail nestled in the luxury neighborhood of Waialae Iki that was founded in the 1960s. Looking back at the sunrise shimmering over the Pacific Ocean […]

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Aiea Loop Trail to Moanalua

December 28, 2025
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Plan A was dismissed for lack of permit, Plan B was discarded due to lack of commitment, and so it was down to Plan C today. Thanks to Tessa for dropping us off at the park as they opened the gates, perfect timing as it saved us 10 minutes of walking. We are part-time hikers. […]

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Wahiawa Hills Tubing

December 20, 2025
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Rain was drenching the islands for almost a week, you would think the stream levels would be overflowing. One would think. We all met up on the street that was named after the California Colony that was founded by families from the 31st state who came to farm pineapples and fruits in the early 1900s. […]

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Nu’uanu Pali Lookout to Kalihi Valley

December 13, 2025
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Somebody waited five years to finish this section. Good things come to those who wait. Thanks to Alex and Lilia for dropping Chico, Katie and myself off at our starting point today. Inside or outside trail? Group photo in the hole in the cliff, that was witness to the Battle of Nu’uanu in 1795 that […]

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