Adventures
Kayaking with Turtles - Hale’iwa, Oahu, Hawaii
A favorite activity of our trip to O'ahu was kayaking with sea turtles in Hale'iwa with Coastal Kayak Tours. The morning we arrived, the bay was filled with sea turtles feeding. Once we got on the water, we were surrounded by turtles. They would come up for air feet from our kayaks before diving down to feed. The experience was truly magical.
After our time with the turtles, we paddled up the Anahulu River while our guide shared with us the history of the Hawaiian people, their culture, and what made Hawaii what it is today. He also shared some online resources with us if you want to know more.
Hawaii and the Rise of Kamehameha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJAJLrqzHmY&ab_channel=RAINBOWTOA
The Voyage of the Hokule'a: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X24aPIX0NJo&ab_channel=ThisOldVideo2
Princess Kaiulani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Kaiulani_(film)
Kon-Tiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kon-Tiki_(2012_film)
Diamond Head State Monument, Hawaii
Diamond Head State Monument is a 475-acre section of land southeast of Honolulu, Hawaii. It is known for its volcanic crater, historic hiking trail, military history, and coastal views. The crater was formed over 300,000 years ago. The trail to the summit was built in 1908. It was initially made as part of O'ahu's coastal defense system but was turned into a hiking trail many years later. The hike is just under a mile from the trailhead to the summit, but if you hike from outside the park into the interior, you reach a round-trip hike of about 3 miles. The area is beautiful, the hike is short but steep, and the views are incredible.
