The Dole Plantation in Hawaii is the place to find amazing foods you never knew you needed, like pineapple popcorn and pineapple salad dressing.
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Hiking One Mile Straight Up at Oahu’s Koko Crater Trail
The Koko Crater Trail in Oahu is a challenging hike that follows 1048 steps straight up the side of a volcanic crater.
Experiencing American History Up Close at Pearl Harbor
Learn about history and see submarines and missiles from World War II history up close at the Pearl Harbor historic site.
Quirky Things to See and Do in Oahu
Oahu isn’t just beaches and volcano craters. You can also eat shave ice pho, visit an Elvis statue, and tour a pineapple plantation.
I Jumped Into the Ocean With A Bunch of Sharks on a Cage Diving Encounter in Oahu
An experience shark diving in Oahu gave me a chance to see eight-foot-long sharks up close for the first time.
Visiting Hawaii’s Big Island: Should You Spend More Time in Hilo or Kona?
If you’re visiting the Big Island, you’ll have to decide how many days to spend in Hilo and Kona.
Quirky Attraction: Southernmost Point in the United States (Hawaii)
The real southernmost point in the United States is not in Key West, but in Hawaii.
My favorite travel experiences of 2016
Cuba! Hawaii! Philippines! A look back at the countries, states, and national parks I was fortunate enough to visit in 2016.
Hiking the Pu’u Loa Petroglyph Trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Check out the ancient lava etchings known as petroglyphs in the hardened lava of Volcanoes National Park.
Sights from a Hawaiian helicopter ride over active lava flows
Hovering a couple hundred feet over active lava flows was an awe-inspiring experience.
