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Out of This World Weird

Hiking/Photo Challenge Photo Challenge: Out of this world There is nothing more "out of this world" than finding an abandoned outhouse in the middle of a bamboo forest in Hawaii...with an astronaut on it! Today, I co-lead a hike to Lululmahu Falls here on Oahu, HI. It was literally DOWNPOURING once we arrived at the trailhead. However,… Continue reading Out of This World Weird

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Finding Solace: Aiea Loop Trail (Oahu, Hawaii)

Today, I went hiking for the first time in way too long. If you know me, I love to hike and typically hike at least once a week. For a while there, I was doing at least 2 hikes a week even! Unfortunately, the holidays, the rain and deployment have all kept me out of… Continue reading Finding Solace: Aiea Loop Trail (Oahu, Hawaii)

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Weekly Roundup (Dec 3-9, 2017)

It's been a busy week! Here are my posts for this week in case you missed one! Creating a Winter Friendly Landscape Reindeer Treats Sticking to Your Fitness Goals During the Holidays Humpback Whales, Monk Seals and Albatross: Hiking Ka’ena Point (North Side) I Found My Holiday Spirit…and You Can Too! With Aloha, Lacy

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Hiking Ka’Iwi Scenic Shoreline & Pele’s Chair: Exploring the Throne of a Fire Goddess

Trekking Thursday We started off our week with a nice short hike along the Ka'Iwi Scenic Shoreline on the Island of Oahu, HI. It's a simple hike which is more like a nature walk with a nice view of Koko Crater, Makapu'u and of course, the shoreline. You park in the same parking lot you… Continue reading Hiking Ka’Iwi Scenic Shoreline & Pele’s Chair: Exploring the Throne of a Fire Goddess

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Lilikoi Junction

Trekking Thursday You guys!!!! I just had the most amazing hike! The kids hiking group I volunteer with did a hike with its leaders today to Lilikoi Junction. This 4 mile hike was such a hidden little gem I had no clue existed. If you read my post Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau: A Beautiful Hike to… Continue reading Lilikoi Junction

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Kealia Trail: A Piece of Autumn Hidden in Hawaii

Trekking Thursday Living in Hawaii, we don't have the opportunity to experience the changing seasons like many places can. I love summer, so I'm perfectly happy with that about 335 days out of the year. However, I really DO MISS AUTUMN and wish we could have that for a little while too! Much to my… Continue reading Kealia Trail: A Piece of Autumn Hidden in Hawaii

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Quickest Waterfall(s) Hike on Oahu, HI

Trekking Thursday If you find yourself around Honolulu, HI and want to find a quick waterfall, this is the adventure for you! This is a hidden gem and one I was very surprised about! My girlfriends and I were on our way to do some other adventuring to various temples and historical spots when we… Continue reading Quickest Waterfall(s) Hike on Oahu, HI

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Hiking Moanalua Middle Ridge to Haiku Stairs (Stairway to Heaven)

Trekking ThursdayThis is, by far, one of the most epic hikes I've done!It's taken me a while to be ready to sit down and blog about it because there was just so much to see and honestly, I don't even know where to begin!Here is my attempt at putting this mightyhike into words!Moanalua Middle Ridge… Continue reading Hiking Moanalua Middle Ridge to Haiku Stairs (Stairway to Heaven)

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Koko Head Rim Trail

Trekking Thursday The Koko Head Rim Trail is one of THE BEST VIEWS I have found on my hiking adventures! This 3.6 mile trail is oftentimes confused with the famous Koko Crater Trail which you can read about here: 1,048 Stairs of DOOM…with kids. Koko Head RIM is the volcanic rim located right NEXT to Koko… Continue reading Koko Head Rim Trail