We spent a few days exploring Oahu in Hawaii. Though we love the beach, there are so many other things to do on this island! We wanted to put this list of adventures to help you get the most out of your time in Hawaii. We tried to do free or…
There are some great hikes for kids in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We spent just a half day and did four great hikes, even though there are plenty more if you have time. We were surprised at the diversity of destinations in a park that was created specifically for volcanoes. These…
We had no idea that there were petroglyphs in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. So, we were pleasantly surprised to find a short hike that led to literally thousands of them. These petroglyphs even have a special story that goes with them. The Pu'uloa Petroglyphs in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are definitely worth…
The KeanakakoÊ»i Crater Trail s an unmarked, but well-known trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We were excited to hike this trail because we were able to see lava and hear the hollow, huffing sound of the Kilauea Volcano. This 2.0 mile roundtrip hike is along part of the Crater Rim…
The Thurston Lava Tube is the must do hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you only have time for one stop, make it this one. The hike is short and easy, though there is a little bit of climbing, including some steps. Walking through the lava tube was our kids…
The Sea Arch is a very short hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The hike itself is short, flat, and easy (only .25 mile to the sea arch viewpoint). The drive is a long and winding road at the very far terminus of the park road. In order to find the…