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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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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…
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Manoa Middle Ridge: 1,600 ft in Under a Mile (Brutal Climb)
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. Don’t let the short distance fool you. Manoa Middle Ridge…
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Kea’au Middle Ridge Hike: A Short but Brutal Climb on West O’ahu
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. I first heard about Kea’au Middle Ridge on a Thursday.…
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Lanipo Ridge Trail Guide: False Summit, True Summit & What to Expect
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. Lanipo Ridge (also called Mau’umae Ridge) is one of the longer,…
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Hawaii Loa Ridge Trail: One of the Best Ridge Hikes on O’ahu
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Lulumahu Falls: One of the Easiest Waterfall Hikes on O’ahu
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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…
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.