5 Best Hawaii Blowholes: Halona, Nakalele, Spouting Horn & Keahole Point

5 Best Hawaii Blowholes: Halona, Nakalele, Spouting Horn & Keahole Point

Ever watched the Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park? There is something fascinating about a huge gush of water erupting in thunderous fashion to heights of 180 feet (about a 20-story building)! Hawaii has its own version of Yellowstone National Park’s popular geysers: Hawaii blowholes! A blowhole operates somewhat similar to geysers – the ocean…

Hawaiian Plants, Trees, Flowers: Best 27 To Spot On Hikes (Native Or Common)

Hawaiian Plants, Trees, Flowers: Best 27 To Spot On Hikes (Native Or Common)

Hiking some of the best trails on the Hawaiian islands? Stopped to admire the views of the lush-green, rainforest landscape surrounding you? Ever wonder what all those Hawaiian plants and trees are, towering over you forming a rainforest canopy, the dense green understory or the pretty flowering trees, along the trail? With over 1400 plant…

Hawaiian Birds: 28 To Watch For On Your Hikes & Visit – 2023

Hawaiian Birds: 28 To Watch For On Your Hikes & Visit – 2023

Has this happened to you? You are hiking one of Hawaii’s many beautiful trails and enjoying the amazing scenery and views, and all of a sudden you spot a stunning-looking bird! How frustrating is it not knowing what the bird is? Is it rare? Is it native to Hawaii? Is it endangered? I wrote this…

Best Kauai Snorkeling: 7 Beaches & Tours – 2023 Complete Guide

Best Kauai Snorkeling: 7 Beaches & Tours – 2023 Complete Guide

Vacationing in Kauai and haven’t snorkeled yet? Just like Oahu and Maui, you’ll find amazing Kauai snorkeling beaches and tours, usually much less crowded than what you’ll find in those Hawaiian islands. Snorkeling is an inexpensive, must-do activity when visiting Kauai, one of the best cheap things to do in Kauai! With just a mask…

Hike Sleeping Giant Trail, Kauai: Complete 2023 Guide

Hike Sleeping Giant Trail, Kauai: Complete 2023 Guide

Partied to no end, lay down for the night, and just couldn’t get up? Not a throwback to your college dorm days! That’s the native legend behind the whimsical name, Sleeping Giant, for the Nounou Mountain, and you’re most likely to agree to a giant’s resemblance from the eastern side of Kauai, especially from Kapa’a….