Mele Kalikimaka! The winter holiday season on Oahu is normally a fun time, full of family activities and Christmas spirit. Due to COVID restrictions, the magic of the holiday season will look a little different. Below is a roundup of some of the holiday activities Oahu has to offer in 2020: Honolulu City Lights Photo [...]
Oahu is a great place for a number of different water sports. There are many locations around the island which are perfect for kayaking. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced kayaker, Oahu has a lot to offer—from stream kayaking, to shallow reefs, to ocean kayaking, Oahu has so many options. Below is a brief [...]
Fall on Oahu feels a little different for those of us that are used to the traditional four seasons. However, the fall is a wonderful time on Oahu, with many different activities to participate in. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPPH) is currently at "HPCON-Charlie," and because of this, the activities listed below are fall activities [...]
On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called December 7th “a date which will live in infamy.” Many of us have heard about the stories of the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor which launched the United States into World War II. Some people might have a personal connection to Pearl Harbor, while others [...]
OK, my husband is a bit of a history nut. And if your spouse is in the submarine force, I might just assume you’re in the same boat as me. No pun intended. Given their locations and naval history, it should come as no surprise so many submarine duty stations are home to unique maritime [...]
Hiking on Oahu can be a fun way to get out and enjoy the wonderful Hawaii weather and scenery. Below are some family-friendly hikes around Oahu. These hikes all have varying difficulty and most can be done baby-wearing or with a toddler backpack. Some general hiking safety is important before you hit the trails. Know [...]
So, your sailor has orders to Pearl Harbor! You might be feeling excited about living in Hawaii, or nervous about being far away, or anxious about all the things that have to get done in order to get there. Or maybe you were like me, and you are feeling all those feelings at once! It [...]
When my submariner first received orders to Pearl Harbor, I was filled with both excitement and trepidation. Excitement for the adventure, as Hawaii was one of five states I had never been to, and trepidation because of how far I would be from family. When we left Saratoga Springs, we didn’t know anyone in Hawaii. [...]
