http://www.outdoorohana.com Gear and guides for fit families! Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:47:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_220" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="This 2.7 mile hike is shady and gentle on the legs. Perfect for families."][/caption] This hike has been on my list to try for a long time, and I'm glad we got to enjoy it today with our friends. It's a great hike for families - 2.5 ... http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=216 [caption id="attachment_213" align="alignleft" width="223" caption="Here\'s Nathan and Kupono, our guides up to King\'s Chair!"][/caption]The boys and I set out to hike a random ridge in Kailua this morning as our usual hiking buddies were at swim lessons. So it was a good morning to venture off on some pig trails ... http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=212 [caption id="attachment_197" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Swinging like a monkey because I\'m almost FIVE!"][/caption] Another great day on Pu'u Pia! We were joined by my mom and another friend new to this trail. Great time had by all! http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=196 [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Lots of roots serve as fun balance beams!"][/caption]We hiked Pu'u Ohia to Pauoa Flats last week. Had a great time except for ending up on the Nuuanu Overlook trail and heading away from the Pauoa Flats loop thanks to some confusing signage. If you do this ... http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=193 [caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A great day at Sea Life Park!"][/caption]Sea Life Park is a great attraction for kama'aina and visitors alike. I just realized I hadn't posted anything about one of our favorite haunts and it's the slow "winter" season here - SLP could use more traffic and we ... http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=188 A reader noted blow-down (fallen trees) and slippery conditions. While this is par for the course in the Hawaii winter, it may make for slow-going on the trail. Be prepared to carry a very young child if necessary. http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=180 [caption id="attachment_169" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Yay! A day outside!"][/caption]Today we hiked into the Ka'a'awa Valley, location for many movies and TV shows. The area just across from the ranch was also used as an airstrip during WWII and a huge bunker was built into the side of the mountains. The 15 ... http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=168 [caption id="attachment_159" align="alignnone" width="480" caption="A nice lunch spot with cooling spray on a muggy day."][/caption] This 3.6 mile (round trip) hike is very doable for families. The trail is about 50% shady and you do get some breeze as you climb the 500 ft to the base of the waterfall. The ... http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=158 [caption id="attachment_163" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Bamboo is always fun!"][/caption] We had a nice time hiking with friends up Pu'u Ohia last week. The wind howled but the sun kept peeking out. The kids enjoyed exploring the bamboo forest, and even trying to shimmy up one or two. http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=162 [caption id="attachment_154" align="alignnone" width="448" caption="The most interesting tree on the planet!"][/caption] This hike is a great 1.7 mile loop suitable for kids of just about any age. There are a few sections with a little bit of a steep drop-off to the side of the trail, but lots of brush to ... http://www.outdoorohana.com/?p=153