tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57821822929168737692024-03-05T20:15:43.145-08:00Hiking and Snorkeling on OahuGuide to the Best Hiking and Snorkeling Spots on the Island of Oahu. Articles, tips and guides in a digestable, easy-to-read size.Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-17134514022884597652019-12-05T08:54:00.001-08:002019-12-05T08:54:38.162-08:00Should You Use a Hiking Water Filter?
Whether a water source seems smooth and pure or no longer, a water treatment machine is critical while out within the desolate tract. ALL rivers or streams can be a breeding floor for waterborne pathogens. These pathogens are microscopic and might lead to the advent of disorder bring pests to the system, which can cause fever, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea.
But, it's far believed the water Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-6833445419771238702016-11-17T00:38:00.000-08:002016-11-17T00:38:16.373-08:005 Awesome Things about Hiking in Hawaii
If you like
hiking or just loving coming in contact with nature, then these 5 awesome
things about hiking in Hawaii will sweep you off your feet. Hawaii is an
exceptional place to live and one that just helps people to relax and
appreciate the value of nature. Just be careful because one hike and you may
find yourself obsessed with Hawaii for the rest of your life.
1. The Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0Kapolei, HI, USA21.3353909 -158.056896521.2762329 -158.1375775 21.3945489 -157.9762155tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-61897738623909580162016-04-19T19:57:00.000-07:002016-04-19T19:57:12.799-07:00Busy, Busy, Busy
Man, have we been grinding it out. Between work, play, people visiting and the rest of the stuff that life throws at you...we have definitely been struggling to find some "us" time and take to trails and bays to do our two favorite things on Oahu: Hike and Snorkel
The good news is that we have a trip for the middle of May schedule to go to Kauai. We plan on hiking, snorkeling,Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-85446654495075970152015-08-25T21:12:00.001-07:002015-08-25T21:12:27.456-07:00How to Find the Best Snorkeling Conditions in Hawaii for Tourists and Locals
Since I've arrived in Hawaii I've been chasing the best snorkeling. The truth is that depending on where you are on the Islands then the snorkeling can vary from day to day and even hour to hour sometimes.
You know, the winter months on Oahu can get down right treacherous. Winter runs from October to around early April in the Islands. Yes, its a few degrees cooler and it Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-9233578445840619832014-07-04T00:36:00.001-07:002014-07-04T00:36:40.867-07:00Beware of Ratings on Oahu Hiking Trails on Review Websites
The more that I've hiked on Oahu, the more I realize that you can't really trust the ratings that some people give to certain trails.
What some people will get on Yelp! and TripAdvisor to rank as a "novice" trails are actually, in many cases, a lot more difficult than that. Many people don't realize that, while they may hike often, many of the people who are reading these types of Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0O‘ahu, Hawaii, USA21.4389123 -158.0000565000000320.9661023 -158.64550350000002 21.911722299999997 -157.35460950000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-38491447739396751972014-06-29T22:44:00.000-07:002015-07-25T01:03:05.447-07:00Shark's Cove: Honu and Scuba
Sharks Cove, North Shore Oahu
Sharks Cove was something I had put off for a while. I had wanted to do it a lot but I don't really spend a bunch of time on the North Shore. It is a gorgeous lava rock "beach", but it's more of just a cove to snorkel in than any kind of sun bathing spot.
When I finally did snorkel there a couple of weeks ago I wanted to kick my own butt because Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0Sharks Cove, Pūpūkea, HI 96712, USA21.6547221 -158.065-7.4905599000000009 160.626406 50.8000041 -116.756406tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-52407699783716030062014-06-21T23:04:00.001-07:002014-06-22T01:29:38.973-07:00Hawaii’s Sunrise Seashells: Good Luck and Money! - Move to Hawaii! : Move to Hawaii!
Since this is about snorkeling and hiking, I wanted to share this article and let you all know to keep an eye for these shells. They are worth money and good luck. Lemme' know if you find any.
Hawaii’s Sunrise Seashells: Good Luck and Money! - Move to Hawaii! : Move to Hawaii!Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-26143821787918811852014-06-21T20:30:00.003-07:002014-06-21T20:30:55.550-07:00Maunawili Falls in Kailua: A Muddy Hike with an Awesome Pay-off
Maunawili Falls and the watering hole.
The Maunawili Falls trail is short, muddy and wet. There is literally mud the entire way
through. I can’t imagine there ever
being a “dry time” to go on this hike.
Distance: 1.4 miles (2.8 round-trip) 2.25 km (4.5 round-trip)
Conditions: Muddy and
streams. Uneven ground with star, inclines and declines. Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0O‘ahu, Hawaii, USA21.4389123 -158.0000565000000320.9661023 -158.64550350000002 21.911722299999997 -157.35460950000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-30125297585773369052014-06-06T20:55:00.000-07:002014-06-06T20:55:06.920-07:00Snorkeling Ko'Olina Lagoons
Ko'Olina Lagoon: You can how it's protected.
The Ko' Olina Lagoons is a a relatively "new" beach/resort on Oahu. The area has only seen major development in the last ten years or so. The lagoons are man-made and the developments around them (the Disney and JW Marriott Resorts) are bringing the area fame as a beautiful vacation spot.
I've heard rumors that in the 15-20 yearsMikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-53874333030147895732014-05-26T23:46:00.000-07:002016-04-06T16:12:09.768-07:00Hiking Kaena Point on West Oahu: Tide Pools, Monk Seals, Coastal Vies and Albatross
Gorgeous, rocky coastline with blue water at Kaena Point
Kaena Point
is a wide open hike that is 2.4 miles from the trail head to the tide pools and
the wildlife preserve at the end. So,
that’s almost 5 miles round trip.
Actually,
there are two different hikes that end at the same point. The one I did was on the west side of the
Island and starts at the end of the road (Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0Kaena Point, Hawaii 96728, USA19.8683333 -155.09583329999998-9.267828699999999 163.59557270000002 49.0044953 -113.78723929999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-75376368469254707212014-05-24T23:11:00.002-07:002014-05-24T23:11:40.496-07:00Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hanauma
Bay is the premiere Oahu snorkeling spot. There may be other snorkeling
spots in Oahu with less crowds and more open water, but when it comes to
snorkeling on Oahu then most tourists and even some dedicated Islander
residents choose Hanauma Bay as their "go to" snorkeling spot on the
Island.
The
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is regulated and there is a charge to get in. Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com1Hanauma Bay, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA21.2690358 -157.693791921.2616373 -157.7038769 21.276434300000002 -157.6837069tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-55960981718956445492014-05-10T01:01:00.003-07:002024-01-26T15:14:17.872-08:00Kuilima Cove: Best Snorkeling for Kids
Snorkeling in Hawaii is one of the greatest and most majestic experiences that you can take part in when you visit or move to Hawaii. It's not just the chance of your lifetime but imagine what it could mean for kids! A good snorkeling experience can form a true appreciation for the beauty of nature on young minds.
Kuilima Cove on Oahu is the perfect place for kids to snorkel
Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com1Kuilima Cove, Kawela Bay, HI 96731, USA21.7091667 -158.0002778-7.4270007999999983 160.6911282 50.845334199999996 -116.69168379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5782182292916873769.post-54214210398838287252014-05-04T22:50:00.000-07:002014-05-04T22:50:02.851-07:00Ka'iwa Ridge Trail or Lanikai Pillboxes Hike
One of my favorite hiking trails on Oahu so far.
The Ka'iwa Ridge Trail on Oahu is more well known as the Lanikai Pillbox Trail. The towns of Kailua and Lanikai sit next to each other so the "location" of this hike has become confusing over the years. The hike also has some old World War II pillboxes that sit on the trail.
There are 3 pillboxes on the trail, however most Mikeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14100321564459086665noreply@blogger.com0Pillboxes Trail, Kailua, HI 96734, USA21.3882395 -157.718034121.384543 -157.7230766 21.391936 -157.7129916