Want to do a pillbox hike on Oahu? Oahu is full of history, including old WWII military bunkers, known as pillboxes. Across the island Pillboxes are scattered. Many are painted with colorful designs both on the exterior and interior. Since many of the pillboxes are in the mountains and overlook the ocean, there are quite …
Oahu is a hiker’s paradise. Lush green mountains with ridges that overlook the ocean and waterfalls are a few things that draw people to Oahu hikes. For hiking enthusiasts, endless hikes on the island offer different views and terrain. Determining which hikes to do and where to start on Oahu can be challenging. I spent …
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The North Shore of Oahu is known for its epic barreling waves and is the world’s surfing capital, especially at the Banazi Pipeline. If you want to view the gorgeous Pacific blue waves from above, the Ehukai Pillbox Hike is a short hike to gain elevation and a beautiful view of the Banazi pipeline and …
Zion National Park in Utah is stunningly composed of beautiful red, cream, and pink sandstone mountains that jet into the sky. Hidden towards the back of the park is the narrowest part of Zion Canyon, which the Virgin River runs through. Commonly referred to as “The Narrows,” this slot canyon is a world-famous hike that …
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Author: Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT When I first landed an assignment in California I was most excited to see all the natural beauty the state has to offer. With 28 designated National Parks and many more state and county parks to explore it was time to get outside and explore! From the desert to the …
Hiking for ice cream? You hike for the reward. The views, the feeling of pride to make it to the top, the ice cream? I took on the 4 Mile Trail at Yosemite this past weekend. The trail ends at the breathtaking Glacier Point with a general store at the peak of the mountain. Among other …
On my second trip to Yosemite, I decided to bypass the traffic and people of the valley and found a hike close to the south gate; Chilnualna Falls. The Chilnualna Falls hike is an 8.5-mile trail that begins and ends with beautiful falls. The namesake waterfall, Chilnualna, is at the top of the climb and …
