Ka’ena Point – Mokulēʻia Side

Ka’ena Point is a trail that I’ve wanted to do for the longest time but it some how got thrown on the backburner. Ka’ena Point is the North Western tip of Oahu known for its scorching heat, Monk Seals, whale watching, and the albatross. It is about a 2.5 mile hike from either the Mokulēʻia or the Waianae side. This photowalk covers the walk from North Shore along a dirt road and a former railroad bed. Please enjoy my photowalk as I explore one of Oahu’s most beautiful locations.

Kahana Valley – Nakoa Trail

Kahana Valley is a dense, mosquito infested, humid jungle that used to be a warfare training area during World War II. Its creeks flow with the rainfall from the Ko’olau Mountains while its forests are muddy, dark, tropical, and full of life. Now, Kahana Valley’s Army bunkers are dilapidated and are currently being swallowed up by nature. Please enjoy my photowalk through Kahana Valley’s Nakoa Trail and its old vine covered war ruins.

The Crouching Lion and Kaʻaʻawa WWII Bunkers

Yesterday, we had some unusually clear weather on Oahu so I traveled to the remote area around Kahana Bay for some more Hawaiian adventures. This time, I actually did two short but difficult hikes in just a few hours. Originally, I was just looking for World War II bunkers from a former fire control station but I decided to climb to the top of the Crouching Lion as well. Please enjoy my photowalk through WWII bunkers and to the very top of Oahu’s Crouching Lion rock formation.

Manoa Falls

With the recent rain we were getting on Oahu, I decided to take a trip to another waterfall. This time, I headed north of Waikiki to Manoa Falls. I hoped that it was flowing nicely. Manoa Falls is a 150 ft waterfall in an beautiful valley that is usually visited by tourists. Even though it’s popular, I still enjoyed this short and muddy hike through the forest. Please enjoy my short photowalk to Manoa Falls.

Waimano Falls – Tropical Labyrinth and a Hidden Pool

Waimano Falls goes down to a beautiful waterfall with a swimming pool in a tropical valley setting. It’s a wonderful and peaceful area that I enjoyed….when I made it there. If one is not careful, it is easy to get lost on the way to Waimano Falls. There are a number of trails (state, unofficial, and hunter) all intersecting all over the place. But, if you can navigate the tropical labyrinth, the rewards at the bottom of the valley are very much worth it. Please enjoy my photowalk to Waimano Pool and its waterfall.

Olomana – Three Peaks

Olomana is a set of treacherous mountain peaks jutting out of the windward side of Oahu. I’ve always wanted to climb them but if you’ve read my earlier articles, I have a fear of falling from heights. I am especially weak when it comes to rock climbing sections and am prone to freezing when I’m high up. Even with my condition, I wanted to climb anyways. I wanted to look out over the windward side with a sense of accomplishment. In other words, I wanted to conquer my fear of heights to take in one of the best views that Oahu, Hawaii has to offer. Please enjoy my photowalk as I climb Olomana.

Battery Cooper and Kualoa Ranch

Today, I took an unplanned trip to Kualoa Ranch to photograph Battery Cooper, the Kualoa airfield site, the Kualoa Sugar Mill ruins, and many of the movie filming locations that the ranch is known for. Overall, it was a lot more fun than I expected. Even with the poor weather, I still had a good time and got to add even more Oahu WWII bunkers to my photography collection. Please enjoy my photowalk through Battery Cooper and the former site of Kualoa airfield.

Ka’iwa Ridge – Lanikai Bunkers

First of all, I want to wish all of my readers a happy and safe new years. I can’t believe it’s already 2012. To celebrate the new year, I decided to do yet another WWII bunker hike. In the town of Kailua, is a short and popular trail to a former fire control station with some of the best views on the island. It’s commonly known as the “Lanikai Pillbox Trail” and it seemed to be nearly as popular as Diamond Head. These bunkers were packed and everyone was enjoying the outstanding views of nearly the entire windward coast of Oahu. Please enjoy another one of my WWII themed articles. ^^;