Hiking

Hiking Tripler Ridge

Trekking Thursday Bumble If you have ever visited the island of Oahu in Hawaii, you have probably seen the iconic "Tripler Army Medical Center." Even if you haven't been here, you have probably seen it on Hawaii Five-O if you are a fan as it's the hospital they bring several "gun shot wound" or "explosive wounded"… Continue reading Hiking Tripler Ridge

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Hokule’a Returns!!! A 3 Year Voyage Around the World…Without GPS

Sail Friends, I've been wanting to share this picture with you! Today, was the perfect opportunity with the word prompt "sail!" The Hokule'a recently returned to Oahu, HI from its 3 year voyage around the world using nothing but stargazing and traditional voyaging techniques from ancient days! After sailing 60,000 miles over three years, and… Continue reading Hokule’a Returns!!! A 3 Year Voyage Around the World…Without GPS

Hiking

The Makapu’u Lighthouse Pillbox Hike

Trekking Thursday I volunteer to lead children and their parents on various age-appropriate hikes around Oahu. This week, I lead a 1.5 mile hike to the Makapu'u Lighthouse Pillboxes. I had done the popular Makapu'u Lighthouse trail several times but never to the World War II Pillboxes. So, I was pretty excited! I knew the… Continue reading The Makapu’u Lighthouse Pillbox Hike

Family/Motherhood/Military Life

The Local Flavor of North Shore Oahu

Local My favorite things to do in Hawaii include hiking and go to the beach. When I'm not doing that, I'm finding fun places to go eat! I just love sharing the pineapple drinks with the kiddos! It's a special treat! The local food trucks on the infamous North Shore are my new favorite place… Continue reading The Local Flavor of North Shore Oahu

Hiking

Trekking Through Jurassic Park!

Trekking Thursday Okay, so usually I devote Thursday to highlight a hike that I've done here in Hawaii. Well, this isn't a hike so much but it was an adventure and I can't wait any longer to share it with y'all! Hollywood has been busy for months building sets in preparation for filming the newest… Continue reading Trekking Through Jurassic Park!

Hiking

A Chance to Triumph Fear

Triumph You'll have to excuse me...I just got home from leading an exhilarating hike to the Pali Puka this morning. I'm still coming down from that high! If you want info on the Pali Puka Hike itself, here is my blog post from a previous time of hiking it: Pali Puka-the Ultimate Precipice We had a great… Continue reading A Chance to Triumph Fear