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I was kind of bummed when the group leader (Baron Yamamoto) said we (Steve Decker, Katie Ersbak, Jenny Ersbak, Daniel Hu, Aaron Toma, Lynne Honda and myself) were gonna go back to Kokee (Koke`e) to hike Kalepa Ridge (ridge west of Kalalau Valley), especially since it’s far away from most of the other hikes we […]

After a great day of hiking and relaxing at our cabin, a few of us (Steve, Clayton, Suzette, Katie, Jenelyn and I) took a road-trip down from Kokee to Polihale Beach. The beach is the furthest west on the island you can travel by vehicle, though it requires some off-roading and four-wheel drive. Luckily, we […]

After a quick hike at and dip at the Sugi Grove, we set out on the nearby Pihea Trail as a means to intersect the Alakai Swamp Trail. Walking on the boardwalk through the fog/mist was a surreal experience, especially through such dense native forest. We continued on the boardwalk until we reached the Kilohana […]

Although not the most well-kept of trails we visited during our Kokee 2012 camping trip, Honopu Ridge probably had one of the most rewarding views. The trail starts along Kokee Road, slightly north of the Awaawapuhi Trail, with enough room for a few cars to park at the unmarked trailhead. After settling into our (Baron […]

In addition to shorefishing, tide-pooling and reef walking have been one of my favorite outdoor recreational activities. Tide-pooling can either be done during the day or at night, as some fish and invertebrates are active at different times of the day. However, I find it easier to wrangle the day-time critters at night… since their […]