Hawaii: getting swallowed by the land
<br At popular Mainland parks, hikers are advised to stay on trails to avoid destroying a fragile ecosystem. In Hawaii, the tables are turned and the smart money is on the flora to… Continue reading
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Maui’s Ho’okipa – wet and wild
From the pages of Maui Trailblazer guide: “Surfers catch the point break below the Ho‘okipa Beach Lookout, riding in toward the shore as spectators view from a pipe railing. At the far end… Continue reading
Hanalei Bay – the place to play
Walking Hanalei Beach, you’ll see shore-break surfers and joggers, and pass a number of beachfront homes, some of which are historical landmarks, and bed-and-breakfast cottages—all set among palm trees and gardens. If it… Continue reading
Hawaii for Christmas with the Trailblazers
For the hiker, stroller, surfer, kayker, biker, snorkeler, sun worshipper, armchair traveler, or lover of all things Hawaiian on your list. These books exude “aloha” and are designed for families and independent travelers.… Continue reading
New York Times: Georgia O’keeffe in Hawaii and Maui Trailblazer
IF YOU GO WHAT TO SEE “Many of the attractions of the Hana district are easy to find: the black sand beaches with wild lava formations and lush rain forests extend along the… Continue reading
The Mahaulepu Trail
Head out the through the terraces, pool-side extravaganza and artificial lagoon at the fabulous Grand Hyatt on Kauai’s south shore and hang a left on Shipwreck Beach. Then up to the tawny bluff—a… Continue reading
Makaha Rules Oahu’s Beach Scene
Oahu’s North Shore—home to Pipeline, Sunset, and Waimea Bay—is known world-wide as the capital of surfing. But ask the pros who dominate the North Shore and many will tell you that the real… Continue reading
Kauai’s Close-In FARAWAY Beach
An excerpt from the Kauai Trailblazer guide “NUKOLI‘I (KAUA‘I) BEACH What’s Best: Comb the east side’s longest beach, looking for coral and shells, and watching Hawaiian net fishermen. You get far away in… Continue reading