Water activities in Hawaii

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Hawaii photo of the week: Sunset with crashing waves

Nothing quite like a sunset, right? One of the most amazing things about sunsets besides their incredible beauty is how people line up on the beach to watch them.  It's like we're all mesmerized for about a half hour until the sun falls below the horizon. A long time ago I had an office with

Hawaii photo of the week: Sunset with crashing waves2020-03-31T07:32:17-10:00

How Hawaii water sports are different from mainland lake life – our top 4 ways

How Hawaii water sports are different from mainland lake life #1 - Less Equipment As someone who has practiced a variety of water sports both in the islands and in Nevada, I’ve got some good insight on the difference between both. The primary difference is the lack of necessary equipment needed to enjoy the water sport

How Hawaii water sports are different from mainland lake life – our top 4 ways2019-02-16T08:23:03-10:00

Hawaii snorkeling tips – from a local

Snorkeling is one of our favorite Hawaii outdoor things to do - so here are Hawaii snorkeling tips based on what we've learned in our many years of snorkeling here. Hawaii snorkeling tips #1 - Fins are necessary Most people forget to bring fins when snorkeling because it’s not considered an essential item. Typically only

Hawaii snorkeling tips – from a local2019-01-08T08:11:54-10:00

Five reasons why Hawaii has a healthy lifestyle

Hawaii’s has a healthy lifestyle throughout the islands.  There are a few components such as our proximity to the ocean (like literally, we’re in the middle of the Pacific,) the warm climate and popular lifestyle activities. Hawaii has a healthy lifestyle #1: Fresh fish Fish Auction@Pier 38 by Chie Gondo is licensed under CC BY-NC

Five reasons why Hawaii has a healthy lifestyle2019-02-12T08:19:29-10:00

Bodysurfing Makapuu Beach

Bodysurfing Makapuu Beach will stir you to your soul Surfing and bodysurfing are two of the most iconic sports representing Hawaii. Bodysurfing Makapuu Beach is even more iconic. It’s a great workout and a lot of fun when you’re with friends. If you’ve got a photographer friend with a waterproof camera or a gopro for

Bodysurfing Makapuu Beach2017-05-18T20:52:22-10:00

Makaha snorkeler in extremely critical condition

Be careful when in Hawaiian waters! Hawaii is a deceptively dangerous place and whenever you're in the water you have to exercise extreme caution. In this case a 56-year-old snorkeler was found unconscious in the water off Makaha Beach Park just after 9 a.m.  They don't know how he got into trouble and he's in

Makaha snorkeler in extremely critical condition2016-07-12T22:02:47-10:00

Hawaii’s Amazing Coral Reef – Molokai, Hawaii

This color-filled shot of the reef beneath the Pacific Ocean was taken of Kawela Beach Park Molokai Hawaii (Maui County). This is a really lovely shot because the colors are dreamy pastels, the light is perfect on the coconuts of the palm trees. The greens of the trees in the foreground are ethereal.

Hawaii’s Amazing Coral Reef – Molokai, Hawaii2019-01-28T07:57:03-10:00

Where is the Best Snorkeling in Hawaii?

If you haven't been snorkeling in Hawaii, there are some excellent spots to go - some of them off the well beaten trail. Frequent and expert snorkelers consider Hawaii to have some of the absolute best water in the world for seeing marine animals and plants. The water can be crystal clear, and the diversity

Where is the Best Snorkeling in Hawaii?2019-02-15T08:52:57-10:00

Why Take a Tour Boat to Snorkeling in Hawaii?

If you are cheap - like me, and don't like to spend all your cash while on vacation or while living in Hawaii - you do everything you can to save money. When it comes to snorkeling, I would much rather drive over to one of my favorite spots - whether on Maui or

Why Take a Tour Boat to Snorkeling in Hawaii?2018-12-19T05:40:40-10:00

Teach My Son to Snorkel, He’s an Excellent Swimmer

  Found an ad in Craigslist that I found really funny. There's a family coming to Hawaii for vacation. They want to hire someone to teach their 13 year old son to swim, snorkel, and lifeguard. The boy wants to be a lifeguard apparently. Now, the parent writing that ad says the kid is

Teach My Son to Snorkel, He’s an Excellent Swimmer2018-12-18T07:32:59-10:00