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If you’re on Meetup, you’re probably hoping to make friends. That’s great! You should fit right in! We’d love to meet you. Our main activity is our weekly happy hour where we grab drinks at a bar and chat. This can sometimes involve karaoke, boardgames, or minigolf. Currently, our weekly happy hour alternates between being on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week. We often have meetups on weekends as well. Our weekend activities have included hikes, kayaking, beach bonfires, festivals, wine tasting, and fruit picking. In addition to our official weekend meetups, many members will get together without an official meetup. For best results, show up to our weekly happy hour meetup and ask people about their plans for the weekend!
If you read our meetup’s name carefully, you’ll notice that our community is NOT strictly reserved for SINGLES!
That being said, if you ARE single, we ask that your primary motive at activities is to build new, lasting friendships. Members who are pushy or clingy or don’t give other members space will be asked to stop, then asked to leave. And it should go without saying that harassment (of any form) will not be tolerated.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Hawaii Big Island Snorkeling, Camping, and Hiking Adventure TripNeeds location
This event is crossposted with other age groups
Discover Hawaii's Marvels:
Experience the enchantment of Hawaii's Big Island, where adventure and relaxation blend seamlessly. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marvel at the towering Akaka Falls, and bask in the sun at Hapuna Beach. Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Kealakekua Bay and savor the rich flavors of Kona coffee. Whether ziplining over lush valleys or enjoying a traditional luau, the Big Island offers endless possibilities for unforgettable memories. 🌺🌴Itinerary:
We will hit all of the top visiting spots in this Big Island itinerary plus more. The detailed itinerary will only be shared to those who are confirmed. Plus we are renting 2 jeeps; one itinerary for folks looking to get more items done and another for people who prefer a more relaxing itinerary.April 23: Travel to Big Island
- Wrap up your work by 5pm and take plane ride to KONA Airport
- Get Jeep Rental
April 24-26: Explore KONA
- Lots of tours
- Moa Laua Show
- Lots of snorkeling
- Lots of sightseeting
April 27-30: Volcanoes National Park, Green Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, and Puna
- Explore Volcano Trails
- Drive famous scenic drives
- Go to famous colored sand beaches
- Scenic Overlook
May 1-3: Hilo and Waimea
- Hilo Tours
- Waterfalls
- Farmers Market
- Helicopter Tour(optional)
- Trails
May 4: Depart from KONA
- Fly back early like 10am
Suggested airplane trips
The following trip schedule is suggested for timing. Buy your own tickets since you have your own preference for flights.Equipment:
- Camping
- Sleeping bag or quilt
- Sleeping pad
- Tent or share tent with someone already with a tent.
- Trash bag
- Portable charger
- Lighter
- Utensils
- Appropriate Weather Clothing
- Hiking
- Binoculars
- Poles
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Hiking socks
- Headlamp
- hiking boots
Camping:
Most days we are staying in hostel but some days in more remote locations like VNP we are camping so you will need to bring camping gear.Cost:
The cost is $1500 total for all Lodging and Tours. All other costs you will need to cover. It is not possible to remove one of the tours to get a cheaper cost since they come as a package and we have limited vehicles. You can always refuse to participate in the tours at any time without refund though.To get a spot simply send an attendance deposit of $500. The remaining $1000 is due March 23.
Tours:
- Helicopter Tour
- Abalone
- Sea Salt
- Sea Horse
- Manta Ray Snorkel
- Big Island Bees
- Laua Show
- Puna Chocolate and Coffee Farm
- Bioreserve
Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tour is the only one not currently covered yet because I want to talk to confirmed members first before booking. This is because there are requirements to be able to go them.Accommodation Availability:
Hostel and camping spots booked for 8 people.Refund Policy:
March 23th is the last day for guaranteed full refunds. Afterwards refunds are only possible if all spots are filled and someone on waitlist can take your spot.Waitlist:
The waitlist is ordered so those who get on waitlist first have priority over later joiners. Paying the $500 attendance deposit secures you a spot on the waitlist if the event is full. If a spot opens up then I will reach out and ask if you're interested in joining. If you are interested then you can join us and if not then I'll refund. Anyone who doesn't get off waitlist by the start will be refunded.Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/familyLiability Waiver:
Filling this out is requiredCommunication:
WhatsappAre we visiting other Hawaii Islands?
Not on this trip but I do have plans to host a trip to the other islands in the future. Stay tuned! - Stay at historic lighthouse and forage seaweed and clamsGreen Lake Park & Ride, Seattle, WA
This event is crossposted to other meetups with different age groups.
🌿 Seaweed Harvest Adventure at Lisabeula: A Bounty of Oceanic Delights! 🌊
Permission to harvest seaweed:
I have successfully petitioned Vashon Island Board Council to vote in a change in Vashon laws to allow seaweed harvesting.Agreement to appear in Public Media:
Since it's relatively unknown that harvesting seaweed on vashon is allowed, I am looking to reach out to media to publicize more information for the public. This is likely to involve agreeing to release some of our photos of our trip so everyone will need to agree to this before being allowed to join the trip.Season:
We should be in peak season right before seaweed starts to spawn in the summer. This is where we expect it to taste best. As a bonus we are going before any red tide can appear.Seaweed species:
I have used iNaturalist app to confirm sightings of the following species.- Bull kelp
- Brown algae
- Rockweed
- Gutweed/Ulva
Regulations:
Read here for regulations. Please buy a shellfish/seaweed license.Equipment:
- Shellfish license
- Wader(seaweed is better harvested from sea than on sand)
- Scissors or knife
- Foraging bag
- Gloves
- Waterproof shoes. Prefer waders or rain boots
- Food to share and Cooking equipment for lighthouse quarters
- Clam knife if you plan to eat cockles and butter clams and remove sand before cooking.
- Your host will bring a scale
- Things you plan to bring to airbnb
Accommodations
We are staying at 2 historic light house quarters at point robinson from 5/9-5/11 so 2 nights and can take up to 14 people. I cannot guarantee you will get a comfortable sleeping arrangement or that you won't need to share a large bed. The only way to guarantee you can sleep on your own is to bring a sleeping bag.Quarter A
- 2 Queen beds to be shared by 2 people
- 2 single beds
- 2 roll-a-ways
Quarter B
- 1 Queen beds to be shared by 2 people
- 2 single beds
- 2 roll-a-ways
I am capping this trip to 14 people max who are staying at the lighthouse quarters. I'm not able to accommodate additional people past 14 since the quality of the event will go down. If you want to make your separate trip that is fine but I wouldn't be able to coordinate with you.
Payment
Cost is $150
Make sure payment is for friends/familyRefund
The only way to get a refund is to get a replacement to take your spot.Cooking afterwards:
For those staying at Airbnb, we can cook at airbnb after harvest. If I end up allowing people coming for day trip to join us, you guys should bring your own portable grill and we can use the picnic tables at the park.Communication for carpools and other info:
Use this whatsapp link to communicate for carpoolsSchedule:
- 7:00 PM Friday: Carpool to Point Robinson Lighthouse and maybe eat something on the way
- 7:00 AM Saturday: Eat breakfast at Lighthouse
- 8:43AM-12:43 PM Harvest Seaweed and Clams
- Rest of the day explore island and cook and eat
- 11:00 AM Sunday Checkout of Lighthouse
- 9AM-1PM Harvest seaweed and clams(Optional)
- Drive back home
Liability:
Filling this will be required
