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Learning from the ‘Wild’ Cheryl Strayed

By On January 28, 2016

There’s nothing I enjoy more than writing. But a close second is learning how to write better — and by a well-respected, New York Times bestselling author. It’s a writer-nerd dream! I was… Read More

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#40trails: Upgrades starting on the Alaka‘i Swamp Trail

By On August 18, 2015

Back in March my husband took me on a hiking weekend in Kōkeʻe on Kaua‘i for my 40th birthday. And on that trip I discovered what would become one of my all-time… Read More

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#CatTravels: My favorite Neighbor Island omiyage

By On July 30, 2015

Omiyage. It’s a custom I grew up with. While it’s rooted in Japanese culture — omiyage are souvenirs you bring back home from a trip that you give to others — just about… Read More

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#40trails No. 3: Pihea and Alaka‘i Swamp Trail, Kaua‘i

By On April 16, 2015

HIKE: Pihea and Alaka‘i Swamp Trail, Kōkeʻe, Kaua‘i WHEN: March 2015 LENGTH: 8 miles (total), roundtrip DIFFICULTY: Moderate FEATURES: Birding, native plants, canyon views, native rainforest, bog environment When my husband told… Read More

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#40trails No. 2: Waipo‘o Falls Trail, Kaua‘i

By On April 13, 2015

HIKE: Waipo‘o Falls Trail, Kōkeʻe, Kaua‘i WHEN: March 2015 LENGTH: 2 miles, roundtrip DIFFICULTY: Moderate FEATURES: Birding, native plants, waterfalls, canyon views KŌKEʻE, Kauaʻi — After driving for about an hour from… Read More