Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
A Stop at the Beach Crouching Lion is a short scramble of a hike with stunning views of Kahana Bay and Kaaawa. Technically, you could extend the hike by continuing up the steep, barren ridgeline towards the summit where it intersects with the Manamana Trail. That trail branches in two directions, but both options are […]
Waimea Bay Beach Park in Summer Waimea Bay Beach Park is known as the birth place of big wave surfing. Massive barrels fill the bay in winter months as crowds gather to watch surfers slide easily down the smooth faces. It’s spectacular to witness, but my favorite time to visit Waimea Bay Beach Park is […]
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Unique Beauty of Electric Beach Electric Beach, located on Oahu’s southwest shores, is named for the Hawaii Electric power plant located directly across the street. A pipe from the plant extends into the ocean discharging warm water that attracts a diversity of marine life including a colorful variety of reef fish, sea turtles, spotted eagle […]
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The Paniolo Life at Gunstock Ranch Gunstock Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii, is a uniquely captivating destination that combines breathtaking natural beauty with an array of diverse activities. Nestled on the picturesque North Shore, it offers visitors sweeping views from the Ko’olau Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. From horseback riding through the lush landscapes to exhilarating […]
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A Change of Plans We were supposed to be on an airplane, flying over the Pacific, engrossed in a movie with ample snacks stowed in the seat pocket. Instead, our carefully packed luggage sat by the door at home while we wandered the length of Kaiona Beach Park slightly dazed and lost. First, there were […]
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Planning the Best Day Ever on Oahu Businesses are slowly beginning to open and change feels imminent. In the meantime, however, we grow restless under persistent stay-at-home orders. To combat the repetition and isolation, we’ve started to fantasize about the future. When things re-open and we can move about Oahu freely once again, what will […]
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Cooler Temperatures What’s that you say? Hawaii has seasons? Well, yes. Yes, it does. Summer and Winter a.k.a hot and less hot with the latter running November to April. As I write, I am currently wearing wool socks, wool pants, two shirts, and a sweater. Despite the layers, I find myself contemplating if I can […]
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Driving rain and wind gusts have kept us cooped inside the house for days. People are wearing pants outside, sweaters even. That’s how you know it’s winter in Hawaii. But I know, I’m not allowed to complain. In fact, a client from Minnesota scoffed at me the other day when I mentioned the chilly, gloomy […]
Christmas on Oahu Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we’re finally getting to the business of Christmas. Living far from family and coming from mixed cultures, we’ve experimented a bit over the years with our own family traditions. Some traditions, like the trolley ride in Honolulu, we’ve outgrown. Others, involving elaborate confectioneries in a humid climate […]
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The Secret Behind Secret Island Beach The secret behind Secret Island Beach is … well, that it’s not an island at all. It’s a narrow strip of land bordered by ocean on one side and a fish pond on the other. Visitors who arrive via the Kualoa Ranch tour travel by by boat across the […]
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Get Outside We’ve been dragging lately. The summer heat and crowds feel oppressive and it seems we only leave the house for visits to Target (air conditioning) and the library (excellent air conditioning). For the first time in … ever? The kids asked if we could go on an easy hike. They requested something within […]
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