The Best Things to do Outdoors While You Staycation on O‘ahu During Quarantine
Still bummed your adventure travel plans were canceled? Get outside!
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Looking For Things to Do By Yourself During Quarantine? Here Are the Best Solo Outdoor Activities on O‘ahu
The latest emergency orders allow us to try new things outdoors, find some new local grubs and relax—as long as we do it alone.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Kuli‘ou‘ou Valley Trail
Need a quick workout? This lush trail in East Honolulu is perfect for the beginner hiker.
We Tried It: What It’s Like at These 6 Popular O‘ahu Hikes and Gardens During the Pandemic
I quit my gym but still need to exercise, so outside I go! Here’s how these trails are different now with new rules in place.
Hawaiʻi is Reopening Some State Parks
You can now get out and get fresh air at a few of your favorite landmarks.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Public Schools Will Remain Closed for the Rest of the School Year
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 17.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Koko Crater Trail
Brace yourself for the railway stairs that will take you about a mile straight up to a breathtaking 360-degree view of the East Side with a heavy cardio workout.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: ‘Ualaka‘a Trail
This accessible fairy-tale hike is your introduction to the Honolulu Mauka Trail System.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Mokoli‘i Island (Chinaman’s Hat)
This hike, also known as Chinaman’s Hat, requires a fun kayaking adventure before even beginning to tackle the trail.
24 O‘ahu Hikes We Really Like
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17, 2018), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Kapa‘ele‘ele Trail
This hidden gem boasts a walk through jungle greenery, a peaceful incline through pine trees and a stunning ocean view.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Mā‘ili Pillbox
This pillbox hike on the Leeward side has stunning views of the west side of the Island and a bright pink bunker for breast cancer awareness.
Field Notes: Love Hiking? Join the Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club.
O‘ahu Hike of the Month: Judd Trail
This short Nu‘uanu jaunt will take you to an enchanting 10-foot waterfall and swimming hole.
Controversial “Stairway to Heaven” Hiking Trail May Be Demolished
The 3,922-step trail has been the subject of debate for years.
This 11-Mile Hike on Kaua‘i is a Pain in the ‘Ōkole, Yet the Spectacular View is Worth It
The Kalalau Trail leads to a breathtaking view of a secluded beach.
This Popular Trail in Kailua Might Be Closing for the Summer
The Maunawili Falls Trail may temporarily close due to community complaints of visitors littering, trespassing and more.
5 Haunted Trails on O‘ahu
We consulted Lopaka Kapanui, storyteller and founder of the Mysteries of Hawaii ghost tours, to tell us about some lesser-known hiking paths and their haunted histories.
20 Great O‘ahu Hikes
Here are 20 great adventures that offer beautiful vistas and waterfalls, steep climbs and relics of the past.
Hiking the Koolau Mountains
Koolau Conquerer: One man, one backpack, one mountain: Chase Norton recently hiked the entire summit in one go.
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Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.
Fruits are part of our history and culture, a way for us to feel connected to our community. And, if you’ve ever had a ripe mango or sweet tangerine, you know there’s nothing else like it.
After Jayson Harper graduated from Kaiser High School, he was eager to make his mark in New York. But soon, an encounter with police taught him instead to be invisible.
The number of coronavirus cases in Hawai‘i just surpassed 4,000, with more than 2,000 of those cases recorded in the past two weeks.
Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.