Like many of my vacations, this particular day in Hawaii actually had us hiking and snorkeling in multiple spots, though I tend to pick one location to focus on for my blog post title. In this case, hiking to “the end of the world” works on two levels. Not only does it refer to the […]
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Hiking at Makalawena Beach in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
It’s a bit of an ordeal hiking at Makalawena Beach in Kailua-Kona. The access road from the highway to the parking lot is unpacked lava rock, and the first mile of the trail is a lava flow wasteland. But there’s a stark beauty in the desolation, and a white sand beach and tidal pools waiting […]
Snorkeling at Queens Bath in Kona, Hawaii
While this blog focuses mainly on my hiking adventures, it didn’t seem quite right to label this only as a hiking entry. Sure, I did hike from my hotel to this spot and back, but the real treasure here is the amazing snorkeling at Queens Bath in Kona, Hawaii.
Hiking at Kailua Beach in Kona, Hawaii
I spent my second day in Kona hiking at Kailua Beach. Starting out on foot from our hotel, I made my way through the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, finally arriving at Kailua Beach. I had the area to myself for the vast majority of my hike, and spent some extensive time climbing over […]
Looking Back: Visiting Kona, Hawaii in January 2018
One of my favorite recent vacations has to be visiting Kona, Hawaii in early 2018. As part of my “Looking Back” blog series, this entry may turn out to be one of my most in-depth reviews of a trip to date. So I’ll be approaching this vacation review a little differently. Instead of one all-encompassing […]