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Oahu: Urban Energy to Amazing Natural Wonders

Dennis Rockney
Destination: Oahu/Waikiki
Article Source: Outrigger

Adventure awaits you on Hawaii's most popular island and we've got the proof (in 3 fun minutes). See for yourself.
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How Well Do You Know Diamond Head?

Destination: Oahu/Waikiki
Article Source: Outrigger
You can see it from practically any spot on Waikiki Beach. It even slips into view between buildings as you maneuver the maze of streets in Waikiki. And, yet, how much do you know about this famous landmark? Read More
Oahu Ghost Stories

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Oahu/Waikiki
Article Source: Outrigger
Hawaii is no stranger to the paranormal. Accounts of a hitchhiking Pele are not unusual. Neither are stories of night marchers. Boulders that move on their own. Sounds of singing in the night. Balls of fire. And ghosts, well, they’re almost as prolific as chickens on Kauai. Uncle Joe Espinda, Jr., leads a tour called Orbs of Oahu for Oahu Ghost Tours, and he believes it all. Absolutely every word. Read More
Hiking Diamond Head Here's How

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Oahu
Article Source: Blog Post
When I think of hiking, I think of trees and hills and the great outdoors. I think of national parks and wildlife and long drives. I don't think of concrete stairs, tunnels and hand rails. And, yet, I always descend Diamond Head with a smile on my face. Read More
Two Roads Diverged in Sunny Waikiki

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Oahu
Article Source: Blog Post
The next night, I found myself outside the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel on Kalakaua Avenue again, and, again, I paused to watch humanity stroll by—a woman, husband, grandmother, runner, dogwalker, child and surfer leaving possibly the same wet footprints as the night before. This time, I turned left, proving you can come back another day and take the “other” road. Read More
Boo: A Story about Ghosts on Oahu

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Oahu
Article Source: Blog Post

Ghost stories + Hawaii. Not just for Halloween. I like to say ghosts in Hawaii are about a numerous as the chickens on Kauai. One man who believes in ghosts and can make you, too, is Uncle Joe Espinda, Jr. He leads an Orbs of Oahu tour. It includes stops at five sites outside Waikiki. They may all give you chicken skin, or what you may know as goose bumps, but they're not all bad. Well, maybe all but one.
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The Mystery at Makapuu Lighthouse

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Oahu
Article Source: Blog Post
Earlier this week, I slipped out of Waikiki and hiked the trail to Makapu’u Summit along Ka ‘Iwi State Scenic Shoreline. The trail is paved, about 1.5 miles round trip. The hike to the summit is a steady uphill that follows several gentle switchbacks. Read More
Dancing Red Tailed Tropicbirds

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Hawaii Island
Article Source: Blog Post
At Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, we (or, at least I), call these seabirds, “Valentine’s Birds.” For two reasons: 1) They arrive at the refuge in early February, around Valentine’s Day, every year; and 2) Their tail feathers and bill are painted a striking red. Read More
What's Your Favorite Hawaii Adventure?

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Hawaii Island
Article Source: Blog Post
A few weeks ago, we conducted an informal poll on Facebook. We asked, “What’s your favorite Hawaii adventure?” 168 of our fans responded. Many of you could not make up your mind and reeled off a laundry list of your favorite adventures. We ran all those responses through our not-so-very-scientific analysis—called hand tabulating—to give you this report. Read More
Oahu TV Tour Day

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Oahu
Article Source: Blog Post
This past Saturday, on Oahu, I decided to devote the day to Hollywood, in particular the TV shows Lost and the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives," hosted by Guy Fieri. I further decided to go mobile with my day--tweeting about it real-time. I used my iPhone to take pictures as I went, and I ran those images through one of two iPhone applications: Polarize and Pano. Read More