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The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (Midway Atoll part 1)

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I recently just returned from an amazing trip to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.  The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is wild and beautiful place that I had been dreaming of going to for years. Continue reading →

Napali Coast/Kalalau Trail (Day 4-5)

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Napali Coast/Kalalau Trail (Day 4-5) hammock beach ocean camping hiking night walking trail mountain cliffs waterfall river stream group Hanakapiai falls ENOS cagers caves underground Kauai Hawaii IslandAs we approached the end of our stay on the Napali Coast, we came up with a brilliant idea. Continue reading →

Napali Coast/Kalalau Trail (Day 1)

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I had long heard the lore and legends of a land so beautiful that words and pictures would never come close to describing it.  Its cliffs dwarfed the mountains of Asgard, its waters were more blue than those of Atlantis, its beauty eclipsed that of Avalon, its valleys were more harmonious than Shangri-La, and its gardens descended from those of Eden.  Despite providing its visitors with the most surreal experience, all while redefining the archetypes of mythology, this place is real and is known as the Napali Coast. Continue reading →