Barefoot Natives West Coast Mainland Tour

The Barefoot Natives, a new Hawaiian music duo featuring the award winning Willie K and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom's brother Eric Gilliom, are touring California and Oregon this month to promote their new self-titled album "Barefoot Natives". Here is their tour schedule:

July 09: California - San Diego (Humphrey's)

July 10: California - Santa Barbara (SOHO)

July 11: California - Santa Monica (Temple Bar)

July 12: Oregon - Eugene (Luna)

July 13: Oregon - Portland (Alladin Theater)

July 14: California - Saratoga (Villa Montalvo)

July 15: California - Sacramento (Borders)

July 15: California - Newcastle (Constable Jacks)

July 16: California - Nicasio (Rancho Nicasio)

Buy the "Barefoot Natives" CD at Amazon.com

Why Sacred Falls State Park is Closed

Sacred Falls State Park is a 1370 acre park located about one mile south of Hauula Town on the windward side of Oahu. The park was named after an 80 foot waterfall that lies at the end of a narrow canyon. Hiking in the park has always been considered risky, because of slippery footing on the trail and the danger of flash floods in the narrow canyon. The park was completely closed to the public after a rock slide in the canyon killed eight hikers and injured fifty others on Mother's Day 1999. For more information about Sacred Falls State Park, the 1999 rock slide, and efforts to re-open the park, see:

More About the Park and the Tragedy

More State Parks on Oahu

4th of July Events in Hawaii

Information about 2006 Fourth of July events in Hawaii including parades, fireworks displays, rodeos, fishing tournaments, street festivals, concerts, and even a rubber duckie race and an Indendence Day baby sea turtle release. The photo on the right is of a parade held every year on July 4th, in Volcano Village, near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Oahu Independence Day Events

Big Island Independence Day Events

Maui Independence Day Events

Kauai Independence Day Events

Ideas For a Festive Red White and Blue Breakfast

Here are two of my favorite ideas for serving a red, white, and blue breakfast on the 4th of July. HEALTHY BREAKFAST: Layer plain unsweetened yogurt in tall, clear parfait glasses with fresh and perfect strawberries and blueberries. DECADENT BREAKFAST: Spread cream cheese on blueberry pancakes, and top them with with strawberry jam. You can "Hawaiianize" these recipes by replacing the strawberries and blueberries with tropical fruit, tropical fruit jam, and Hawaiian style pancakes. That will probably take away the red, white, and blueness of the recipes, but they will still be a delicious way to start celebrating!

More Tropical Food and Drink Recipes

Where to Find Hawaiian Culture in Arizona

Hawaiian culture events and organizations in the state of Arizona, including Hawaii clubs, outrigger canoe teams, luaus, festivals, musicians, hula performers, and Hawaiian restaurants. The picture on the left is of the Arizona Aloha Festival, an event that takes place every year in the city of Phoenix. For more information see Hawaiian Culture in Arizona.

Windsurf From Maui to Molokai on July 22

On July 22, 2006 windsurfers, kite surfers, kite canoes, and kite catamarans will attempt to cross the Pailolo Channel between Maui and Molokai, which is one of the windiest and roughest channels in the Hawaiian Islands. The event is a benefit for Molokai's "Youth in Motion" program.

Molokai Challenge - Official Web Site

Windsurfing in Hawaii

Introducing the Waikiki Plantation Spa

The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach has opened two new facilities on the top floor of their hotel: a 1000 square foot fitness center and the Waikiki Plantation Spa which has beautiful ocean views and a menu that includes massage, facials, body treatments, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, and other beauty treatments. The spa also offers a range of specials from a 2 hour package that includes a seaweed wrap, foot massage, scalp massage, and facial to a 6 hour package that includes a body wrap, massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, paraffin foot treatment, and lunch.

Destination Spas on Oahu

Day Spas on Oahu