If Big Island is good at one thing, it's going BIG. From unique beaches, epic hikes, active volcanoes, and astonishing waterfalls you will find plenty of big beauty and big adventures here. One of those epic waterfalls happens to Be Akaka Falls just outside of Hilo.
Read MoreHow many people can say they have stood at the most Southern Tip of the United States?! With a visit to South Point on the Big Island of Hawaii you can be added to the elite list who have. Being the most southern point of all the Hawaii islands, it has rightfully earned the last spot in the US too.
Read MoreWhile visiting Big Island I planned for some epic adventures like seeing real lava, 80 foot waterfalls and of course the green sand beach. Being one of only four in the world I knew how special this place was going to be. I briefly read up about it online but quickly learned I did not do my research well enough!
Read MoreThe Road to Hana is one of the most iconic adventures in Maui. Check it off your bucket list and check out some of the best Summertime stops on the Road to Hana below. Make sure to pack your swim suit and camera because this drive is unlike anything you will ever experience!
Read MoreHiking to a waterfall had always seemed like a far out dream until moving to Hawaii. If you are on Oahu and are looking for an amazing waterfall experience check out Manoa Falls. This 1.5 mile loop is the easiest waterfall hike on the Gathering Place.
Read MoreMaui already has some of the coolest experiences in the world from Nakalele Blowhole to Road to Hana, but swimming at this beach may just take the cake! What if you could be surrounded by 10+ Sea Turtles and fish galore? Well at Hanakoa'o Beach it is alll possible!
Read MoreMy fascination with clouds began the very first time I flew in an airplane. To be above the big fluffy masses was incredible to me and I just always wondered what it would be like to touch a cloud. I finally got to check 'Touching a Cloud' off my bucketlist while visiting Mt. Haleakala in Maui.
Read MoreI love watching the sunset in Hawaii. No matter where its from, it is always tropical and magical. One of the best sunsets I have seen in Hawaii was from Mt. Haleakala in Maui. The old volcano in Haleakala National Park is home to one of the best viewpoints for sunrise and sunset.
Read MoreImagine watching the sunrise above the clouds on an island in the Pacific ocean. Well let me tell you-- it's possible, and as amazing as it sounds. Haleakala National Park is located on Maui is an experience that should be on your bucketlist
Read MoreCheck out some of the best places for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert on Maui. Packed full of amazing food and iconic restaurants you will be sure to find a new favorite here on the Valley Isle.
Read MoreMaui is not short on amazing snorkeling. From the top rated private island of Molokini to Turtle Town, you will find your self in underwater moments from Finding Nemo. Black Rock Beach located in the heart of Lahaina will have you breathless, literally!
Read MoreThey don't call us the Rainbow State for nothing! One of my favorite things about Hawaii are the rainbows, I love how they appear out of thin air most days and light up our sky. I was lucky enough to get a perfect rainbow when I went to Baldwin Beach Park on Maui.
Read MoreChasing waterfalls may have become one of my favorite activities sense living in Hawaii. After planning a fun short trip back to Maui I knew I wanted to find some new things to do. I read about a cool waterfall in the Bamboo Forest that was mostly only viable after rainfall. It has just rained the day before so I was stoked to go try!
Read MoreSurf's Up! Pipeline beach is famous for being one of Oahu's most popular surfing beaches. In the winter months the waves become a surfers favorite playground and famous surfing competitions are held here.
Read MoreSo what is it really like to go to school in Hawaii. Are classes really on the beach and do people actually major in surfing?? Well—if you are into things like Marine Biology, which is a very popular choice here, then yes sometimes class really can be at the beach! We do have surf clubs and excursions but for actually studying you’ll have to stick to the basics ;)
Read MoreGrowing up, it was common to hear, "I can't I have swim practice" coming from my friends and I. I always smelled like chlorine and may have been guilty of wearing a CAC shirt to school everyday. But, swimming was one of the biggest blessings in my life.
Read MoreMaui is home to some amazing beaches. Big beach is the perfect beach for perfect relaxation or fun. The calm water makes for great water activities and the big sandy beach is perfect for hanging with friends and family or vegging out alone!
Read MoreMaui is home to the iconic Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach located on the Road to Hana. But did you know Maui has another black sand beach?! And this one doesn't involve tons of tourists or a two hour drive! It is located in the Makena State Park called One'uli Beach.
Read Morelove as deep as blue sea <3 I have wanted to see this spot for quite some time but either didn't know where it was or could't make it down, but I finally did and it was perfect.
Read MoreI am always up for a good ole fashion adventure, and especially when it includes things like Blowholes on Maui! The Nakalele Lookout is home to the famous Nakalele Blowhole and Maui's own Heart Shaped Rock. To get to the good stuff it does require about a .25 mile walk down the mountain.
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