Waimea Bay

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To conclude our podcast season we decided to talk about the World Wide famous Waimea Bay. This Bay is know by a great number of people around the globe for the Eddie Aikau Surfing contest and its inchanting scenario. The Bay is been an historical landmark for both the Hawaiian culture as well as the wester civilisation. Now days it is one of the most visited areas on O'ahu. In our audio you will find information about the bay, the event and the hidden dangers.

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Koko Head Trail

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Koko Head trail is one of the most known hikes on the side of Hawaii Kai. Beginning at the Koko Head Regional Park, the Koko Crater Hike is known as "Nature's Stairmaster" because of it's long hike consisting of more 1000 steps up the crater side.  The hike path is along the old railway track previously used by military.
Since the beginning of our project it has been one of our goal to inform your followers about the great view of the Koko head mountain as well as the big dangers that it hides. During our visit, we were able to discover a few elements that were unknown to us. In this podcast we will cover a little bit of the history and the original purpose of the rails, the dangers that the hike has and the possible future of the site.

Nu'uanu Pali Lookout

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One of the more popular sites to visit on Oahu, Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is located on the Windward side of Oahu overlooking the Koolau Mountain range.  Visitors come here to see views of the island and get to experience the extremely windy conditions.  This historical spot is where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands.

In this podcast, we talk about the history associated with this area, why the area is popular, how to preserve this historic site further, precautions visitors should take and how to make it a safer place to visit.

'Ehukai Beach Park

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Another popular location on the North Shore of Oahu is 'Ehukai Beach Park.  Also known as Banzai Pipeline or Pipeline for short, 'Ehukai is known for its huge waves and is part of the famous Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.  Most people may recognize it in surf videos, movies, and the Billabong Pipeline Masters takes place here.  With a large surfing culture surrounding this beach, it is also a great place to have a day at the beach, lay out in the sun and people watch!

In this podcast, we talk about the competitions, popularity of the area, dangers and safety issues involved with one of the areas that has made the North Shore of Oahu popular.

Koko Crater Botanical Garden

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Located in the inside of the Koko Head Crater on the southeast side of the Oahu, Koko Crater Botanical Garden is a hidden treasure for tourist and locals to enjoy.  Part of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens conservation efforts, this area was established in 1958.  The climate is very suitable for plants like Plumeria and Bougainvillea and the garden includes a two mile loop trail that takes visitors through the garden.

In this podcasts, we talk about the features of Koko Crater Botanical Garden, the purpose of this garden and other developed by Honolulu Botanical Garden, and the importance of conservation areas!

Aiea Loop Trail

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Our next adventure took place at Aiea Loop Trail located in Keaiwa Heiau Recreation Area.  This popular hike amongst locals is 4.8 miles long and took us 3 hours to complete.  Along the trail, there are several lookout points which included views of the H-3 freeway and the island.  This audio podcast will explain the significance of this area, improvements that could be made, and discuss tips for hikers. Information on the hike, a brochure of the hike and recreation area can be found here: Aiea Loop Trail.

Pupukea Beach Marine Life Conservation District

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Located on the famous North Shore of Oahu known for it's big surf and competitions, Pupukea Beach Marine Life Conservation District stretches from Waimea Bay to Kulalua Point.  This area is known as a great diving, snorkeling, and swimming spot.  Like Hanauama Bay, the Pupukea Beach area is considered a conservation area to protect the marine life.

In this podcast, we will talk about the different areas located in the district, issues the area has faced, and tips for visitors when visiting this beautiful area on the North Shore!

Hanauma Bay

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In our very first blog, we will be taking you to Hanauma Bay, located in the beautiful east side of the island of Oahu. Hanauma Bay is a very popular destination amongst various visitors and locals alike due to snorkeling in the bay's lovely waters.

Most people don't realize that Hanauma Bay is actually a nature reserve. Here, along with a stretch of a white-sand bay, you will find live coral and marine life living in the ocean.  This video will give you a brief introduction to the bay, current issues with the government, the challenges the bay faces, and helpful and useful tips when you visit this lovely island treasure!

WE ARE HI & SAFE!!

Aloha and Welcome to HI & Safe!!
Here on Oahu, there are a number of popular places to go and site-see.  Our mission is to create awareness, provide helpful information, and valuable tips in staying safe at these sites.  In our blogs, we will update and post a variety of podcasts that addresses different issues about sustainability at Hawaii tourist destinations.  We'll show you popular destinations along with background information and helpful travel tips!