Whether you're new to the island or venturing out to the beach without your spouse for the first time, here is a guide to some of our favorite family-friendly beach spots. These beaches offer the top things I look for when headed to the beach with my little one: parking, options for shade, showers, and [...]
My husband and I spent five years stationed at Pearl Harbor. I had never been to Hawaii when we moved here, and I really didn’t know what to expect. I fell in love with everything about the island and I loved every minute of living there. While I was there, I worked as a travel [...]
One of my favorite things to do when we lived in Hawaii was to rent a pontoon boat and go out to the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay. I learned about boat licensing at MCCS Hawaii when we had about one year left in Hawaii. I wish I had learned about this earlier in the tour, [...]
Looking for some moderate or challenging day hikes on Oahu? Below is a list of some moderate and challenging hikes. Some are challenging due to steepness, others because of the condition of the trail. Either myself or close friends have completed the hikes listed below. There are many other challenging hikes on Oahu, please use [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
