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The 2018 Edition of Maui Trailblazer is available now on Amazon.com (ISBN: 978-1976810145). New York Times: “Many of the attractions on Maui are easy to find. But for off the beaten path, I… Continue reading
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Lahaina, Maui: The more things change, the more they stay the same
In 1802, his immense eminence King Kamehameha the Great, fresh from battles that made him ruler of all the southern islands, made Lahaina his capital city and kicked back here for years while… Continue reading
The high-and-lowdown on Oahu’s cuckoo Koko Crater
Kissing cousin to the more-famous Diamond Head volcano, Koko Crater sits right across the highway from the most popular snorkeling venue in Hawaii (Hanauma Bay). Beginning at a parking lot for Koko Crater… Continue reading
Oahu’s Maunawili Falls: A short trip to the ‘Heart of Darkness’
The 3-mile round-trip (375 feet of elevation) to Maunawili Falls may spec out as a cakewalk, but it walks more like a jungle trek a la Conrad’s novel, upon which the movie Apocalypse Now… Continue reading
Why do few visitors see one of the very best coasts in Hawaii?
Puna, the big nose of the Big Island that points east, is by any measure one of the best places to visit in the state, but not that many people see it since… Continue reading
Make sure your Hawaiian Vacation is a Honeymoon and not a Blind Date from Hell
Say the words “Hawaiian Vacation” to 100 people and you are likely to get 100 positive responses—and all 100 will differ from one another. The fact is, one person’s dream vacation is another… Continue reading
Hiking with a Goddess at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Pele, the volcano goddess, is alive and well—and fully in command—at the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Some things never change. The whimsical fury of Pele is captured in this painting by… Continue reading
Oahu’s Mt. Olympus: The Wild Green Yonder above Waikiki
Fifteen minutes after twirling a cocktail umbrella at Waikiki Beach, you can be embarking on one of the best tropical ridge hikes in Hawaii. The trek to Mt. Olympus (as students at the… Continue reading