by Mark LoProto | Mar 29, 2019 | Combo Tours, Other Oahu Sites, Pearl Harbor Tours, USS Arizona Memorial, Visiting Pearl Harbor
Not everyone can take more than a few days off to enjoy the Hawaiian Islands. Most of us are at the mercy of jobs and other responsibilities that keep us tethered close to our home base. With available time at a premium, it can be tricky to try and fit as much as...
by Mark LoProto | Dec 6, 2018 | Other Oahu Sites, Travel Tips, Visiting Pearl Harbor
There are many ways to get around on the beautiful island of Oahu, but the Waikiki Trolley is without a doubt the most scenic. The Waikiki Trolley operates several different lines, each one taking you to a different, must-see part of the island known as the Gathering...
by Mark LoProto | Jul 18, 2018 | Other Oahu Sites, Travel Tips, Visiting Hawaii
A trip to Oahu isn’t complete without a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument to explore the history of Pearl Harbor. The devastating surprise attack of December 7, 1941 was a defining moment for the United States, ushering in changes that...
by Mark LoProto | May 12, 2018 | History, Other Oahu Sites
Nearly an hour before the attack on Pearl Harbor unfolded, there was activity brewing at a small radar site located on the North Shore of Oahu. The Opana Radar Site plays a role in the story of the attack, even though it didn’t quite get to operate as it was intended...
by Mark LoProto | Mar 29, 2018 | Bellows Field, Hickam Air Field, Other Oahu Sites, US Aircraft, Wheeler Army Air Field
Toward the end of the First World War, the United States began to focus on strengthening its defense of the West Coast. Having had virtually no military presence in the Pacific in the lead-up to the war, the US began building a series of bases in the Territory of...
by Kellar Ellsworth | Feb 8, 2018 | Other Oahu Sites, Pearl Harbor Survivors
When most people think of Hawaii, they think of sun-drenched beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, water sports, and swaying palm trees. But Hawaii is also home to a lot of history, including one of the most devastating events to ever occur on American soil. When the...
