Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii

Prominently featured in almost every postcard of Waikiki, Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It's a popular tourist attraction that features a trail that allows visitors to hike up to a lookout point. From the top you're rewarded with incredible views overlooking Honolulu and the surrounding island. There are also a handful of bunkers leftover from World War 2 that can be explored here.

Diamond Head got its English name from British sailors in the 19th century who mistook calcite crystals on a nearby beach for diamonds. Today a casual 1.1km (0.75 mile) hike leads to the edge of the crater with a gain of 560 feet in elevation. At the top is a former coastal artillery observation platform, small bunkers, tunnels, an interior spiral staircase, and a long exterior outdoor staircase. We were pretty casual and took our time at Diamond Head, and the hike and sightseeing still only took a couple hours. I'd definitely recommend it.

Honolulu and Waikiki Beach from the lookout at Diamond Head.

Yukon Blonde in Medicine Hat

On Friday night Yukon Blonde was in Medicine Hat, Alberta to play a show at Schooner's Pub. I paired up with MHZine to check it out, have a few drinks, and get a few shots of this amazing Canadian indie rock band in action. Their sound is clearly bigger than the space at Schooner's, but it was a great performance and the modest crowd was into it. It was also a great opportunity to see a band of this caliber in such an intimate setting. A great experience all around! 

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