If hiking to the summit of Lēʻahi (aka Diamond Head) is on your travel bucket list this spring, keep reading. An ongoing construction project at Diamond Head State Monument—where the trailhead starts—will be closed during certain weeks in March and April. On other days, the park is closing early. The closure will allow workers to […]
Rising before dawn to witness the sun gradually rise above the Pacific Ocean and illuminate the Islands is a magnificent experience any time of year in Hawaiʻi. But it’s also a beautiful way to welcome the new year. On Jan. 1, locals and visitors are invited to join the annual First Day Hike to
For me, summiting hills or mountains, regardless of elevation, is worthy of celebration, especially now: I’ve just trekked 4,025 feet to the tallest peak on O‘ahu, and it wasn’t easy. Every year I aspire to complete an epic expedition in Hawai‘i and venture to places where few people have gone. Witnessing nearly untouched, endemic ecosystems
The popular trail to Mānoa Falls on O‘ahu is closed starting Monday through Friday, July 12 for improvements to enhance the overall hiking experience, state officials said. The 0.8-mile trail is expected to reopen on Saturday, July 13. The work will include widening the trail corridor, installing new signs and reducing water runoff to address
Oʻahu is a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of state-run trails snaking all over the island. Here are the Top 5 Oʻahu hikes picked by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Diamond Head Summit Trail The trail that leads up to the summit of Lēʻahi (aka Diamond Head) is one of the most
Hawaiʻi is one of the most romantic places on the planet. Couples love to get married, honeymoon and celebrate anniversaries here. Oʻahu, in particular, has a variety of places to romance your partner, whether that’s a quiet dinner at a fine-dining restaurant or a sunset picnic at the beach. Here are 12 date-night ideas—for Valentine’s
