Stories

Got an last-minute invitation to experience Zion National Park in Utah, one of the most renown hiking meccas in the world. You better believe I jumped on a plane!

I grew up hearing about the “fastest wave in the world,” the mythical, legend-level surf break at Māalaea Harbor.   Not the first place you might pick for an incredible surf session, but older surfers would get a nostalgic gleam in their eyes as they shared...

We may not always see it, but it's there. Our moon. I love looking up in the sky and seeing any and every phase, from a subtle crescent to a vibrant full circle. Our Moon Turns the Tide As the Earth's only natural satellite, the moon is a powerful force, quite...

I’m an early riser, so sunrise is a familiar friend to me. As a surfer, this habit lends itself well to dawn patrol, welcoming the waves just as the sun’s light is starting to brighten the horizon.  As a business owner, getting up early allows me to squeeze as...

Prior to May of 2021, I had never picked up a professional camera, let alone hiked with one! My iPhone had been my primary picture-taker up until then. But after committing to a Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless digital camera, I decided to bring it along on my very...

There are some moments you never forget. Sights that truly take your breath away and leave you wanting to know more, go deeper, climb higher. For me, that was Mount Rainier in Washington State, when I visited family there last year. It's stunning to see from afar, but...

The legendary Pe‘ahi attracts surfers, whether they have boards, kites or sails. In Hawaiian, "Pe‘ahi" literally means "to wave," or "to beckon." And this place definitely calls out to the bravehearted! Nicknamed "Jaws" due to its ferocity, Maui’s famous big wave surf...

I consider Haleakalā a true force of nature, with a magic and energy all its own. I'm from Maui, and admittedly it took me too many years before I actually experienced the power of our island's highest point, more than 10,000 feet above sea level. Now I do it as often...

Sedona, Arizona has long attracted spiritual seekers. The cozy little community has developed a worldwide reputation as a place of enlightenment, alternative healing and mindful practices. For believers, Sedona is known as a home to spiritual energy fields called...

At more than 663,000 square miles in size, Alaska is by far the biggest state in the U.S. It's also home to around three million lakes, 100,000 glaciers (no surprise there) and 130 volcanoes (definitely surprised there!) -- more than any other state, and 50 of them...