Hiking

Best Hikes on Oahu With Views 2026 — Trails, Tips & Parking

Best Multi-Day Hiking Trails in Hawaii

Hawaii's backcountry trail system is small but extraordinary. Here are the multi-day routes worth planning a trip around, from Napali Coast to the Big Island's lava deserts.

Best Hawaii Activities for Non-Beach People

Not everyone comes to Hawaii for the beach. Here's what to do in Hawaii if you're not drawn to sand and swimming — there's genuinely a lot, on every island.

Best Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii 2026 — By Island

Hawaii has hundreds of waterfalls tucked into its valleys and ridges. Here are the best waterfall hikes by island, from easy roadside walks to full-day backcountry routes.

Best Hikes on Kauai: Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and the Trails Worth the Effort

Kauai's hiking includes the world-famous Kalalau Trail along the Napali Coast and the canyon trails of Waimea. Here's what to expect from each and how to plan your days.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: What to Actually Do

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has active lava fields, lava tube caves, and crater overlooks. Here's a practical guide to making the most of a visit.

Best Hikes on Maui in 2026 — Crater Trails, Coastal Walks, and Bamboo Forests

Maui's hiking spans volcanic craters, bamboo forests, and sea cliffs. Here are the hikes worth making time for, with honest notes on difficulty and access.

Hawaii Kai and Koko Head: The East Oahu Guide

East Oahu beyond Diamond Head offers some of the island's most dramatic scenery, best snorkeling, and a residential neighborhood that most visitors skip entirely.

Manoa Valley: Honolulu's Hidden Neighborhood

Manoa Valley sits just a few miles from Waikiki but feels like a different island — lush, cool, and full of places locals love. Here's how to spend a day there.

Mauna Loa Eruption History + How to Visit Safely (2026 Guide)

Mauna Loa is the world's largest active volcano. It erupted in 2022 after 38 years of quiet. Here's the full eruption history and how to view it safely.

Hawaii Hiking Guide — Best Trails Every Island (2026)

From Diamond Head to Kalalau, Hawaii has the best dollar-per-view ratio of any hiking destination in the U.S. The honest local guide to which trails are worth it, by difficulty + island.

Best Things to Do on Kauai 2026 — Beaches, Hikes & Helicopter Tours

Kauai is the green, slow, jagged island. Skip the tourist mistakes — here's how to actually spend a week on the Garden Isle in 2026.

Best Things to Do on Maui This Spring 2026

From world-class concerts at MACC to sunset walking tours and oceanside yoga, here’s everything worth doing on Maui this spring — plus the best beaches, hikes, and food experiences.