Life = stress, right? Not necessarily.
Due to a massive hurricane, Kauai was left in ruin... and overrun by chickens
Our friends, Lin & Jerry, who had moved to Hana, Maui had been trying to get us to visit for years.
Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii, USA.
Known as the Little Grand Canyon, Waimea Canyon in Kauai is breathtaking. There are plenty of hiking trails and waterfalls to explore to pass a day or even a week.
What makes a great beach? Privacy, sun, sand, a nice swimming area and places to explore.
Breathtaking view from the top of Haleakala National Park in Maui, Hawaii.
This beach is known as possibly the best place in the world for windsurfing. It is the site of two major world-class competitions.
The Makapuu Point Lighthouse was installed in 1909 at the Eastern end of the Oahu Island.
Take an early morning drive out of Honolulu along Highway 72 (Kalanianaole Hwy) east past Kaloko Beach. Find some parking along the side of the road and hike out to the viewpoint above the lighthouse before the sunrise.
Waihee Ridge Trail
Maui, 4½ mile out & back trail, medium difficulty.
Elevation gain: 1,560ft (from 1,000 – 2,560ft)
Ascend the Waihee ridgeline trail up Maui's western peak of Pu'u Kukui and you'll be hiking above the sightseeing helicopter tours and admiring the lush rainforest valleys and coastlines beyond.
Hiking on the windward side of any Hawaiian island means wet weather, muddy conditions and the threat of heavy rains. This trail is subject to all these factors, but the wet weather means waterfalls are plentiful, the vegetation is greener and the cooler conditions make for a nice comfortable hike.
More information on this hike at Trailspotting.com.