Hiking Trails on Oahu

  November 19, 2011 – Makapu’u Lighthouse, Alan Davis beach, & Pele’s Chair Today our family had a chance to go hiking with our next door neighbors. Earlier in the week, Janet wanted to take her family to the Makapu’u Lighthouse. Having been there a few times and knowing that my family could easily handle that hike and would have fun doing it, there was no doubt that it would be a great family outing. Last time we were at Alan Davis beach, I seen a huge rock formation above the beach. I didn’t know what that formation was called until I read Kahele’s Fb post a few weeks ago. That rock formation is called Pele’s Chair. Makapu’u holds some Hawaiian mythological lore as it was the final spot on Oahu where the goddess of fire Madam Pele would occupy before heading to the big island. Off we went towards Makapu’u. The drive there is long if you are using Hawaii standards. Hiking to the lighthouse lookout was super easy. I remember the first time we went up there, I was overweight and...

  Makapu’u Lighthouse -  April 16, 2011 Our second trip to the Makapu’u Lighthouse was even better than the first trip. The Kona Winds were in effect and it was extremely hot again. It was like a hot fan blowing air on you. The family goal this time was to complete the lighthouse trail, go back to the entrance and hike the beach trail. The walk to the lighthouse was easier this time, maybe it was because I was 40 lbs lighter since 2009.  While Michelle and the kids were taking a break, I decided to sneak into the lighthouse entrance. The lighthouse entrance is off limits, maybe because the hike is so popular and there are steep drop offs on the way to the lighthouse. I maneuvered my way past the barbed wire fence and jogged along the white railing to the front of the lighthouse. There where fallen rocks everywhere, it kind of entered my mind for a minute, but I shook it off. I took a couple of pictures and went back to where Michelle and the kids ...