A month ago, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began increasing access to its 335,259-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island, coinciding with the state slowly reopening beaches, parks, malls and other public places. On June 15 the park rolled out its next phase of reopening, which includes some of its most popular hikes with new guidelines on safety and social distancing. […]
From the mountains to the sea, Maui is known for its lush landscapes and breathtaking views. No matter where you go on the island, you’re sure to see something beautiful. On your next road trip around the Valley Isle, lace up your hiking shoes and try out these waterfall hikes. 1. Road to Hāna Photo: Getty
The Koko Crater Stairs in East Honolulu—really an old wooden tramway, remnants of an abandoned railroad track built by the U.S. Army in 1942—quietly reopened for hikers this week after access was halted by the city in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “We are super excited that it’s open and we hope everyone will show
From black sand beaches to volcanic landscapes, Hawai‘i Island has some incredible sights to see. And you don’t need to be in tiptop shape to experience them. Whether you’re walking alone or with family, all you need for these easy hikes is a good pair of athletic shoes, sunscreen, a fully charged cell phone, a
Honolulu’s city parks and botanical gardens reopened on May 1 to allow people to walk, run and exercise while the state is shutdown because of the spread of COVID-19. The following day, the state reopened more than 25 of its parks across the Islands for the same purpose: so people can exercise but nothing else.
Haʻikū Stairs, a 3,922-step trail to the summit of the Koʻolau Mountains on Oʻahu’s Windward Side, moved one step closer to legally opening to the public. Someday. On Monday the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, which owns and manages the land under the stairs, voted unanimously to transfer the land to the city. (The preferred
While almost every trail in Hawaiʻi offers exceptional glimpses and views of the pristine, natural beauty the Aloha State has on offer, they’re not for every level of hiker. In fact, some hikes on Oʻahu should only be attempted by those who are in excellent physical condition and are steady on their feet. Just bring
If you’ve seen a postcard of Waikīkī, there’s a pretty good chance Lēʻahi, more commonly known as Diamond Head, will be in there somewhere, showing off its epic ridges and, after a good rain, lush foliage. The volcanic crater is open to visitors—more than 3,000 people hike here every day, making this one of the
It always happens when I’m standing at the overlook at the start of the Kilauea Iki trail, seeing the barren floor of the caldera, the scene of a spectacular eruption in 1959. The once-geologist major in me stirs. This roughly 4-mile hike is one of my favorites in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island.
Grab your camera, water bottle, sunblock and snacks, these trails aren’t messing around when it comes to seriously amazing views. Peahi Overlook Broken surfboards serve as a warning of the ocean’s fury at this legendary surf spot. Photo: David Croxford Although I know the reward at the end of the trail will be worth it,
My son was only a couple of months old when he embarked on his first hike—snug in an Ergo and napping the entire 2-mile trek to the top of the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail along the southeastern coastline of Oahu. It’s an easy hike I’ve done my entire life growing up here, and one I did
Want to see the beauty of Hawaii, but not quite ready to risk life and limb to do it? Or maybe you’re a more experienced hiker but just pressed for time. These trails across the Islands, voted on by our readers in HAWAII Magazine’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, have both the payoff of stunning landscapes
