Storm chase mission 3

My throat was tight. My breath shallow. My eyes stung from staring hard at the horizon. We were told to look for shadows in the water or for a fin, Read more

The Storm

The storm was upon us. The sail got pinned against the mast and the yard and boom bent back around at angles I’d never seen before. I thought they were about to break, but we headed up into the wind and dropped the main. Read more

365

There are four major types of waves. Rolling waves are the most familiar waves, and the type most surfers prefer because they break in a stable pattern. Dumping waves are more unpredictable Read more

black mountain

Sweeping vistas, marching woodlands, tumbling streams and incredible clifftops unfold as you wind your way along 400 miles of mountain roads.
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Makapu’u hike

Just about every time I visit Honolulu, I take a drive over to the southeastern tip of the island of Oahu to enjoy the Makapu’u hike. To get there, if you’re driving from Honolulu Read more

Camping, S’mores & Hot Chocolate

Are you a camper? Growing up, camping was something we looked forward to every summer. One of my favorite things about camping is making s’mores. Read more