Makapu'u Lighthouse

In an effort to be more active, we have taken F3 (forced family fun) to a new level. There are several different hiking opportunities on the island of O'ahu.  My husband has always wanted to be an avid hiker.  I'll admit that I wasn't too keen on the idea of it at first.  I'm not as active as I could be, nor do I want to be.  But, I can try and I just might like it, right? So, our first hike was at Waimea Valley to go to the falls.  Our second hike was Manoa Valley.  Our third hike was a labor of love.  We tried twice and failed.  We were going to try one last time before moving on to another hike.  The third time was a charm!  It was definitely worth the wait.  The girls LOVED it and the view was amazing!

A little bit of background on Makapu'u Lighthouse: The lighthouse was built in 1909.  It was automated in 1974.  It's a two-mile paved hike that offers wonderful views of the entire coastline of Moloka'i. Two smaller islands can be seen from the lookout: Manana Island and Kaohikaipu Island. It's a wonderful spot to do some whale watching in the winter months.

The hike was hard and I'm feeling the effects today, but, the reward was worth it.  I love to hear Princess Cranky Pants say, "I love hiking!"

What will our next hike be?  I can't wait to find out!

A hui hou!