https://hilittlebird.com/ Films and photos for families who love to play and explore in Hawaii. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:25:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://hilittlebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-site-icon-32x32.png Fun Oahu Family Photography and Films https://hilittlebird.com/ 32 32 Oahu Christmas Tree Hike | How to Cut Your Own Tree in a Hawaii Forest https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-christmas-tree-adventure/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-christmas-tree-adventure/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:20:47 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=6017 An Oahu Christmas tree hike gets you a real tree and a family adventure, and it’ll save you about $100 over a farm tree. With a permit from the state Division of Forestry and Wildlife, you can head into select forest reserves and cut your own Norfolk pine. Up there, the brisk breeze and smell […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-christmas-tree-adventure/feed/ 0 Ko Olina to Lanikai | When the Swell Changed Our Plans https://hilittlebird.com/families/family-photographers-in-oahu/ https://hilittlebird.com/families/family-photographers-in-oahu/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:37:19 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=16215 The Incident I was on the edge of a cold bleacher seat watching a fast-paced futsal game when the panicked text came in. It was a hair emergency. A home hair cut gone wrong with a slip of the clippers and now a little boy was bald. Fortunately, Chevas and here family live on Oahu […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/families/family-photographers-in-oahu/feed/ 0 Makapuu Beach Sunrise Session | Rainbows and a New Puppy https://hilittlebird.com/families/family-photographer-oahu-hawaii/ https://hilittlebird.com/families/family-photographer-oahu-hawaii/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:24:01 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=15782 A Big Move During a Pandemic As much as my kids have struggled in response to the pandemic, my heart breaks for those who moved to Hawaii just as the world was shutting down. A new home and a new school can be daunting enough but then to be isolated and unable to make new […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/families/family-photographer-oahu-hawaii/feed/ 0 Waahila Ridge Trail | A Kid-Friendly Honolulu Hike With Views and Strawberry Guava https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-kid-friendly-hikes/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-kid-friendly-hikes/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:46:44 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=8128 The Waʻahila Ridge Trail starts in Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area at the top of St. Louis Heights and follows the ridge between Mānoa and Pālolo valleys. It’s about 2.4 miles each way with roughly 500 feet of elevation gain, passing through pine forest, open lookouts, and long stretches of strawberry guava before reaching native […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-kid-friendly-hikes/feed/ 2 Makua Beach Oahu | A Wild Leeward Beach Worth the Drive https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-friendly-beaches-makua-oahu/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-friendly-beaches-makua-oahu/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:38:45 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=14182 Mākua Beach sits on Oahu’s leeward coast at the foot of the Waianae Mountains, a long, wild stretch of sand where spinner dolphins often cruise offshore and a tidal shelf at the northern end turns into a tide pool playground at low tide. It’s one of the most dramatic, uncrowded beaches on the island, about […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-friendly-beaches-makua-oahu/feed/ 0 Baby Makapuu | Tide Pools and Sunrise on Oahu’s Wild Windward Corner https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/exploring-baby-makapuu-oahu-family-photographer/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/exploring-baby-makapuu-oahu-family-photographer/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:47:56 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=1561 Baby Makapuu, officially Kaupo Beach Park, sits on the wild, wind-swept corner of Oahu just past Makapuu Beach and across from Sea Life Park. Its famous neighbor is known for big shore break and daredevil bodyboarders, but here the lava coastline takes the edge off the swells. Holes in the lava form small, sandy-bottomed pools […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/exploring-baby-makapuu-oahu-family-photographer/feed/ 2 Oahu Christmas Tree Farm Guide | Helemano, Forest Permits, and a Nine-Foot Mistake https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-christmas-tree-tradition/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:04:28 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=13369 Helemano Farms in Whitmore Village, just outside Wahiawa, is the only Christmas tree farm on Oahu. You walk the rows, pick a Norfolk pine or Leyland cypress, and staff cut it, net it, and load it onto your car. Trees usually sell out by mid-December, so earlier is better. If you’d rather hunt for your […]

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]]> Poamoho Trail Hike | Native Forest, Uluhe Ferns, and the Koolau Summit https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/poamoho-hike-oahu-family-activities/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:39:34 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=707 The Poamoho Trail (also called the Poamoho Ridge Trail) is a 7-mile round-trip hike above Wahiawa that ends at the Koolau summit, and it’s one of the few places on Oahu where you’re surrounded by native forest from the very first step. You’ll need a state permit (weekends and holidays only) and a high-clearance 4WD […]

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]]> Waikiki Family Activities: A Local’s Guide Beyond the Beach https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/best-of-waikiki-for-families-hawaii-vacation/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:02:34 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=16706 Waikiki family activities go well beyond sunbathing and shave ice. Just outside the resort strip you’ll find rainforest hikes, a boat trip to snorkel with sea turtles, a quaint zoo and aquarium, and some of the best malasadas on the island, all within walking distance or a short bus ride away. Rent the Car (At […]

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]]> Waimea Bay Beach Park: Summer Calm, Winter Waves, and the Jump Rock https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/waimea-bay-beach-park-oahu/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:27:38 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=14955 Waimea Bay Beach Park has two very different faces depending on the month. In summer it’s calm, clear water made for swimming and snorkeling. In winter it becomes one of the most famous big-wave surf spots in the world. Waimea Bay Beach Park in Winter Waimea Bay is known as the birth place of big […]

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]]> Oahu Pumpkin Patch 2026: Dates, Prices, and What Changed https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-pumpkin-patch/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:56:09 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=2008 The Oahu pumpkin patch lineup looks different this year. Aloun Farms, the original and the biggest, has left Kapolei for their Kunia market and cut back to two October weekends. Waimanalo Country Farms is running its usual long season, September 26 through November 11, at a higher price than last year. A few smaller community […]

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]]> Family Hikes on Oʻahu’s Windward Side – A Local’s Guide to Easy & Adventurous Trails https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/7-best-oahu-family-hikes/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:28:47 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=16840 Explore Oʻahu’s windward side with these family-friendly hikes ranging from easy strolls to adventurous climbs. From waterfalls to pillboxes and jungle trails, this local guide highlights the best trails for every age, plus what to pack, safety tips, and where to eat after your hike. Oahu Family Hikes for all Adventure Levels If you’re on […]

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