Nestled in Waimea Valley, Waimea Falls is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Oahu. This famous waterfall spills 45 feet (13.7 m) into a natural pool of cool, fresh water where visitors can swim under the cascading falls. Since Waimea Valley is an adventure...
Dole Plantation is Hawai’i’s only remaining pineapple plantation. Along with the North Shore’s sunflower fields, the Dole Plantation is one of the most notable man-made nature reserves in Oahu. It got its start back in 1899 when 22-year-old James Dole...
The Polynesian Cultural Center is ranked as Hawai’i’s number one visitor attraction. Owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this 42 acre Polynesian-themed park is set on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Performers demonstrate various arts and crafts...
[wonderplugin_audio id=”8″] Ho’omaluhia, meaning “peaceful refuge” in Hawai’ian, is Honolulu’s largest botanical garden. Nestled at the base of the majestic Ko`olau Mountains, the garden was established in 1982. Not unlike the North Shore...
King Kamehameha I, also known as King Kamehameha the Great, was a great warrior, leader, and diplomat. Still today he is recognized as one of Hawai’i’s greatest historical figures. There is some controversy as to what year King Kamehameha was actually born; some say...
The Manoa Falls trail is one of the most popular hikes in the Honolulu area. This may be partially because it’s easy to get to the entrance by car or the bus from Waikiki. It’s also a fairly easy hike, about a 45 – 60 minute walk up the mountain to the falls. The...