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    Tag: Hawaii

    Hawaii, the Land of Life; Lei, Shrimp, Pineapples, and Love

    Should you hold a gun to my head and tell me to describe the Hawaiian Islands in one word, that word would be “vivid.” And yes, I’d… Read more “Hawaii, the Land of Life; Lei, Shrimp, Pineapples, and Love”

    January 31, 2023 by Pina Marek

    Mauna Loa is Awake—and She’s not the Only One

    There are a few volcanoes around the world that people tend to know by name—and Mauna Loa is one of them. Fuji or Vesuvius might also come… Read more “Mauna Loa is Awake—and She’s not the Only One”

    December 6, 2022 by Pina Marek

    Koko Crater Tramway Stairs & Terrible Ideas: It’s All Fun and Pain Until Someone Gets Hurt. Wait, What…?

    There should be a list of things not to do the day after one has blown their quads, and going up the Koko Crater Tramway stairs should… Read more “Koko Crater Tramway Stairs & Terrible Ideas: It’s All Fun and Pain Until Someone Gets Hurt. Wait, What…?”

    June 14, 2022 by Pina Marek

    HURT Trails Hurt: A Northener’s Stab at the Round Top Preserve Trails on Oahu, Hawaii

    I grew up in the north. You know, dry air, snow, and swimming in ponds when it’s 68°F because that’s hot already. I’m also very, very white—my… Read more “HURT Trails Hurt: A Northener’s Stab at the Round Top Preserve Trails on Oahu, Hawaii”

    March 29, 2022 by Pina Marek

    Beautiful Imperfections | Back to Hawai’i (Days 7 & 8: Kaloko Fishpond, Honokōhau Bay, and Goodbyes)

    The last full day on the island and with the crew came upon us much earlier than any of us would have liked. For the last time,… Read more “Beautiful Imperfections | Back to Hawai’i (Days 7 & 8: Kaloko Fishpond, Honokōhau Bay, and Goodbyes)”

    January 18, 2022 by Pina Marek

    Like Phoenix from Ashes | Back to Hawai’i (Day 6: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park)

    I’m not one for comparing people, and everybody in our crew was certainly looking forward to visiting Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, but I feel safe claiming in… Read more “Like Phoenix from Ashes | Back to Hawai’i (Day 6: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park)”

    December 28, 2021January 18, 2022 by Pina Marek

    The Leap of Faith | Back to Hawai’i (Day 5: Narnia)

    I’ve mentioned cliff diving in relation to Hawai’i before, back in 2018. I then even wrote an article that used cliff diving as a metaphor for change.… Read more “The Leap of Faith | Back to Hawai’i (Day 5: Narnia)”

    November 23, 2021 by Pina Marek

    Life Always Finds a Way | Back to Hawai’i (Day 4: Waipi’o Valley)

    One beautiful thing about the Big Island is that it so perfectly mirrors the life of Earth; 4.6 billion years are fit into only 1 million. Which… Read more “Life Always Finds a Way | Back to Hawai’i (Day 4: Waipi’o Valley)”

    October 26, 2021 by Pina Marek

    Good Things Come in Threes | Back to Hawai’i (Day 3)

    Or at least that’s what I’ve heard but haven’t confirmed up until the third day on Hawai’i. We visited three sites: the Golden Pools of Keawaiki, Waikoloa… Read more “Good Things Come in Threes | Back to Hawai’i (Day 3)”

    October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 by Pina Marek

    Afraid of Snorkeling? Just Do It Your Way. | Back to Hawai’i (Days 1-2)

    Let me reiterate it one more time: I never thought I’d ever come back to Hawai’i. It’s not that I wouldn’t want to; the desire was certainly… Read more “Afraid of Snorkeling? Just Do It Your Way. | Back to Hawai’i (Days 1-2)”

    October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by Pina Marek

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