Hawaii

Kauai is a lush island paradise of immense canyons, powerful waterfalls, vast jungles and pristine beaches. It’s quickly become one of my favorite places to visit and I find myself returning year after year. Because there’s so much to do, I thought I’d share my favorite adventures and some tips o...

The Lanikai Pillbox Trail is arguably one of the best hikes for sunrise on the island of Oahu, and the views are worth the hype. If you're debating whether to get up early to hike and catch a sunrise, here are 7 photos to convince you that the Lanikai Pillbox Trail is worth getting up for!  Aweso...

Water rages past our legs at knee high depth. We struggle to stay upright with each uneven step of the rock bed as we forge our way against the current.  Much of the trek so far has been uneventful with the first several miles on a muddy forest road winding its way through thick Hawaiian jung...

Hawaii had always been a distant dream of mine. A tropical island in the middle of the Pacific, surrounded by the majestic ocean for miles on end, filled with white sandy beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, and a culture that makes time stand still. It wasn't until my passion for adventure and tra...

Hawaii, with its breathtaking vistas and raw natural beauty, is a hiking enthusiast’s playground. From Kauai’s jade-pleated Na Pali Coast to the Big Island’s Waipio Valley, it seems there’s a trail waiting to be explored no matter which island you’re on or where you happen to look.But on Oahu, th...

When the temperatures dropped to -50 in Montana, I began planning my great escape. While browsing flights I thought, "somewhere warm, somewhere close to the ocean, and somewhere with fresh food to eat". In all my travels, I had never been to Hawaii. I knew it as everyone does; beautiful beaches, ...

Mauna Kea is the highest point on the Big Island of Hawai’i, and the sunset and star gazing at its visitor center are a must for those visiting. It’s the perfect spot. 9,000ft above sea level on an island with little light pollution keeps the stars bright and puts you above the clouds, but not ...

It's mind-boggling to try to comprehend the timespan and method in which dramatic natural landscapes were created. Looking out at Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, for example, it's difficult to imagine a 4,000 ft. thick glacier carving its way through the Sierra about a million years ago. There ...