Wiliwilinui to Mount Olympus (Awa’awaloa)

November 13, 2025
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I had a vacation day to burn off so I spent it in the mountains. Checked into the gated neighborhood that came into its own in the 1980s, this entire ridge was once home to Wiliwili trees that are now replaced by upscale homes. Going up the stairs that were collecting mud puddles, missing the […]

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Manoa HoloHolo

November 9, 2025
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The random dumping of rain over the weekend resulted in cancellation of the original hike and its easy peasy lemon squeezy replacement. We met up deep in Manoa Valley under a constant pitter patter of rain and paid our four dollars to park inside while somebody parked in the neighborhood. Going through the shipping container […]

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Walk around Oahu (Waiahole to He’eia)

November 2, 2025
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We all met up at He’eia State Park but the gates were still closed, so instead of staying parked on the blind curve, we moved to He’eia Pier to start our walk. Fishing for rainbows. They were biting today. Wait for us! The bus was 10 minutes early, must be a new driver. Come back […]

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Wailele Stream

October 26, 2025
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We all met up at the town that used to be a sanctuary for fugitives until they were abolished in 1819. The original plan was to ascend all 18 waterfalls until we reached the top of Laie Falls to celebrate Kenny’s birthday. However, a raft of issues such as anxiety, centipede or spider bite, gout, […]

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Kahuku Nike Missile Battery OA-17

October 19, 2025
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Jeremy was our guide today in an area that he said was like his backyard or the back of his hand or the back of his head. The group getting their safety briefing. Pay attention and take notes. Never mind the lunch time. Interrupting Cristy’s nature call to take our group photo. Walking up the […]

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Army Cabin

October 11, 2025
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Our original destination was changed due to impaired physical conditions, so we ended up making the most of our weekend. All good. Driving up 2WD the whole six miles. It’s not the car, it’s the driver that makes the road. It was a boys trip this weekend as the other usual female suspects were not […]

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Walk around Oahu (Kualoa to Waiahole)

October 5, 2025
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We all met up at the Kualoa Beach Park to start our perimeter walk this morning. A certain furry four legged hiker joined the group of Aida, Akira, Alexis, Chico, Cristy, Mari, Tessa and myself on the sprawling 153 acres. Big shadows and small shadow. Going over the wall. Legally. Walking on the beach with […]

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Laie to Camp Pupukea

September 28, 2025
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Akira and Kenny joined me today to get thrashed thoroughly by the jungle, just a glutton for punishment. Thanks to Tessa for dropping us off at the trailhead which saved roughly 10 minutes of walking. Had to conserve our energy for the hike ahead of us. Passing through the grove of Norfolk Pine Trees that […]

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Walk around Oahu (Hauula to Kualoa)

September 21, 2025
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Google Maps said our perimeter hike today should only register around seven miles. Not only humans make mistakes. We all met up at the park steeped in history as it was associated with Hawaiian royalty, refuge and spiritual significance. That was a long bus ride! You sure this is only seven miles? Some suspicious minded […]

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Koko Crater Rim and Cave

September 20, 2025
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Shaking off the jet lag, I decided to do an easy stroll around the fringed vulva and look for another hole. Met up with Kenny, Marilyn, and Scott at the botanical garden to kick off our hike. We all scrambled up our own path to reach the top. Kenny and Marilyn continuing the theme of […]

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