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Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Pillbox Hike With Sweeping Windward O’ahu Views
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. Trail Overview Pu’u Ma’eli’eli trail is a family-friendly, short but…
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Hiking Pu’u Kōnāhuanui (K1): This Summit Will Test Your Resolve — And Probably Swallow Your Shoe
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. Picture this. Two exhausted hikers, covered in mud up to…
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Kamaile’unu Ridge: The West O’ahu Hidden Gem Nobody’s Talking About
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. I almost skipped this one. Kamaile’unu Ridge is not on…
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Wahiawā Hills Trail Felt Like 4 Different Hikes in One
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. My favorite pastime is scouting trails that are not heavily…
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Pu’u Piei Ridge on O’ahu: Don’t Let the Short Mileage Fool You
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. This is exactly why you can’t judge Hawaii hikes by…
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Kulana’ahane Trail Wasn’t What I Expected (In the Best Way)
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. People often ask me what my favorite hike on O’ahu…
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Mount Olympus via Wa’ahila Ridge: Elusive Views but Is It Worth It?
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. When you’ve lived in Hawaiʻi long enough, you learn that…
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Kahekili Trail: An Adventurous Ridge Hike on the North Shore of O’ahu
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. I was first introduced to Kahekili Trail back in November…
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Pu’u Lanihuli via Kapalama Ridge: Don’t Underestimate This Hike
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. I love solo hikes like this. Last-minute decision. No overthinking.…
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My Take on Mount Ka’ala, O’ahu’s Tallest Peak
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. After hiking over 50 trails on O’ahu, I was still…
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Ka’au Crater Hike: 3 Waterfalls, a Crater, and a Climb That Doesn’t Let Up
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. I hiked Mount Olympus the week before and the summit…
hey, friends!
I’m Tanya
A former CPA who fell back in love with the outdoors after taking my first solo hike in 2019 and never looked back. I grew up roaming the countryside in Belarus, moved to the United States at nineteen, and eventually traded spreadsheets for trail miles, building a life around hiking national parks and chasing bucket list adventures around the world.
Along the way, I founded the Outdoorsy Singles hiking community, learned how to backpack, and tackled everything from Half Dome and Patagonia to Norway, New Zealand, and the Canadian Rockies. Now I share practical trail guides, itineraries, and honest planning advice to help you hike with confidence, discover unforgettable places, and experience the wild landscapes that changed me.