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Patrick Nichols


Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor
111 Adventures Explored
75 Adventures Published
Email: 
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Website: 
http://www.pilialohaphotography.com

Patrick was born of water and ocean currents. As a marine biologist and photographer, his work is influenced substantially from the wonders of the sea. Along with conducting scientific research, Patrick spends most of his free time exploring, hiking, camping, and teaching SCUBA courses.

Published Content

Published Content

Blog Posts

The Ultimate 7-Day Maui Road Trip

The Ultimate 7-Day Maui Road Trip

by Patrick Nichols

The Ultimate 7-Day Maui Road Trip
by Patrick Nichols
5 Best Family-Friendly Destinations on O‘ahu

5 Best Family-Friendly Destinations on O‘ahu

by Patrick Nichols

5 Best Family-Friendly Destinations on O‘ahu
by Patrick Nichols
Best Hikes in Volcanoes National Park

Best Hikes in Volcanoes National Park

by Patrick Nichols

Best Hikes in Volcanoes National Park
by Patrick Nichols
A 3-Day Itinerary to the Best of Honolulu

A 3-Day Itinerary to the Best of Honolulu

by Patrick Nichols

A 3-Day Itinerary to the Best of Honolulu
by Patrick Nichols
Maui's 12 Best Day Hikes

Maui's 12 Best Day Hikes

by Patrick Nichols

Maui's 12 Best Day Hikes
by Patrick Nichols
Best Beaches in Maui

Best Beaches in Maui

by Patrick Nichols

Best Beaches in Maui
by Patrick Nichols
Must-See Waterfalls in Hawaii

Must-See Waterfalls in Hawaii

by Patrick Nichols

Must-See Waterfalls in Hawaii
by Patrick Nichols
Hawai'i's Best Beaches

Hawai'i's Best Beaches

by Patrick Nichols

Hawai'i's Best Beaches
by Patrick Nichols

Adventures Published

Chun's Reef
Chun's Reef
Chun's Reef
O'ahu, HI
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Lulumahu Falls Hike
Lulumahu Falls Hike
Lulumahu Falls Hike
O'ahu, HI
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Historic Hale'iwa Town
Historic Hale'iwa Town
Historic Hale'iwa Town
O'ahu, HI
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Mokule'ia Crag
Mokule'ia Crag
Mokule'ia Crag
O'ahu, HI
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Ala Moana Beach Park
Ala Moana Beach Park
Ala Moana Beach Park
O'ahu, HI
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Wahiawa Hills - Ewa Forest Reserve
Wahiawa Hills
Wahiawa Hills
O'ahu, HI
Kalanianaole Beach Park
Kalanianaole Beach Park
Kalanianaole Beach Park
O'ahu, HI
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Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area
Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area
Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area
O'ahu, HI
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Koko Crater Rim Trail
Koko Crater Rim Trail
Koko Crater Rim Trail
O'ahu, HI
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Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens
O'ahu, HI
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Hanalei Bay Beach - Wai'oli Beach Park
Hanalei Bay Beach
Hanalei Bay Beach
Kauai + Niihau, HI
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Kahe Beach Park / Electric Beach
Kahe Beach Park / Electric Beach
Kahe Beach Park / Electric Beach
O'ahu, HI
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Updates, Tips + Comments

Updates, Tips + Comments

Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Hawaii's Best Day Hikes

07.07.18

Three peaks is on O'ahu!

Hawaii's Best Day Hikes

07.07.18

Three peaks is on O'ahu!

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Jumping from the far boulder is not so easily done!
Swimming in the pools below is refreshing regardless.
Swimming in the pools below is refreshing regardless.
Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Ho'opi'i Upper Falls

07.06.18

A nice place to spend an afternoon in the falls!

Ho'opi'i Upper Falls

Jumping from the far boulder is not so easily done!- Ho'opi'i Upper Falls
Jumping from the far boulder is not so easily done!- Ho'opi'i Upper Falls
Swimming in the pools below is refreshing regardless.- Ho'opi'i Upper Falls
Swimming in the pools below is refreshing regardless.- Ho'opi'i Upper Falls

07.06.18

A nice place to spend an afternoon in the falls!

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View of Waimea Canyon from the lookout!
Leading up to the lookout is wheelchair accessible.
The parking area is also the start for the Canyon Trail.
Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout

07.01.18

Views from the lookout are quite amazing!

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout

View of Waimea Canyon from the lookout!- Pu'u Hinahina Lookout
View of Waimea Canyon from the lookout!- Pu'u Hinahina Lookout
Leading up to the lookout is wheelchair accessible.- Pu'u Hinahina Lookout
The parking area is also the start for the Canyon Trail.- Pu'u Hinahina Lookout

07.01.18

Views from the lookout are quite amazing!

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Early morning mist at the falls.
The view is quite spectacular from behind the falls too!
As the day goes on, many other will make their way down to the riverside.
Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Wailua Falls

07.01.18

Although not a sanctioned trail, many people wander down to the pool below the lookout.

Wailua Falls

Early morning mist at the falls.- Wailua Falls
Early morning mist at the falls.- Wailua Falls
The view is quite spectacular from behind the falls too!- Wailua Falls
As the day goes on, many other will make their way down to the riverside.- Wailua Falls

07.01.18

Although not a sanctioned trail, many people wander down to the pool below the lookout.

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Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Mānoa Falls Hike

03.25.18

Manoa Falls after a heavy rain can really start flowing!

Mānoa Falls Hike

Mānoa Falls Hike
Mānoa Falls Hike

03.25.18

Manoa Falls after a heavy rain can really start flowing!

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Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Kolob Arch

05.10.16

Did this as a multi-day backpacking with a backcountry camping permit. The permits go fast, especially during warmer months! Plan accordingly! Otherwise, this was a fantastic hike along streams and a river through some pretty amazing canyon scenery!

Kolob Arch

Kolob Arch
Kolob Arch
Kolob Arch
Kolob Arch
Kolob Arch
Kolob Arch

05.10.16

Did this as a multi-day backpacking with a backcountry camping permit.

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Yellowline arrow crab
Under the bridge pillars
Atlantic spadefish by the boat channel.
Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Phil Foster Park

06.14.16

Amazing dive site with hit or miss visibility. Hit just before the slack tide and check conditions before entering! Perfect for checking out all the smaller critters!

Phil Foster Park

Yellowline arrow crab- Phil Foster Park
Yellowline arrow crab- Phil Foster Park
Under the bridge pillars- Phil Foster Park
Atlantic spadefish by the boat channel.- Phil Foster Park

06.14.16

Amazing dive site with hit or miss visibility. Hit just before the slack tide and check conditions before entering!

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Underwater swim-throughs for freedivers.
Divers experience the underwater topography.
Tide tables are really only accessible when the swell is low.
Tide tables are really only accessible when the swell is low.
Underwater formations reach the surface.
Patrick Nichols | Honolulu, HI
Pro Contributor

Sharks Cove

05.07.17

Great location for snorkeling and shore diving, provided that the winter swell has died down. Can be a bit overwhelming in the summer months with the number of people constantly in the water.

Sharks Cove

Underwater swim-throughs for freedivers.- Sharks Cove
Underwater swim-throughs for freedivers.- Sharks Cove
Divers experience the underwater topography.- Sharks Cove
Tide tables are really only accessible when the swell is low.- Sharks Cove
Tide tables are really only accessible when the swell is low.- Sharks Cove
Underwater formations reach the surface.- Sharks Cove

05.07.17

Great location for snorkeling and shore diving, provided that the winter swell has died down.

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To-Do List

To-Do List

Mount Washington: Lion Head Winter Route - White Mountains, New Hampshire
Mount Washington: Lion Head Winter Route
Mount Washington: Lion Head Winter Route
White Mountains, NH
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Adventures Explored

Adventures Explored

Po'ipu Beach Park
Po'ipu Beach Park
Po'ipu Beach Park
Kauai + Niihau, HI
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Kapena Falls
Kapena Falls
Kapena Falls
O'ahu, HI
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Mānoa Falls Hike
Mānoa Falls Hike
Mānoa Falls Hike
O'ahu, HI
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Magic Island + Lagoon
Magic Island + Lagoon
Magic Island + Lagoon
O'ahu, HI
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Ka'au Crater Hike
Ka'au Crater Hike
Ka'au Crater Hike
O'ahu, HI
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Wahiawa Hills - Ewa Forest Reserve
Wahiawa Hills
Wahiawa Hills
O'ahu, HI
Depot Beach Park
Depot Beach Park
Depot Beach Park
O'ahu, HI
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Ma'ili Beach Park
Ma'ili Beach Park
Ma'ili Beach Park
O'ahu, HI
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Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park
Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park
Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park
O'ahu, HI
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Hontoon Island State Park Campground
Hontoon Island State Park Campground
Hontoon Island State Park Campground
Central Florida, FL
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Sans Souci Beach (Kaimana Beach)
Sans Souci Beach (Kaimana Beach)
Sans Souci Beach (Kaimana Beach)
O'ahu, HI
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Konahuanui Summit / K2 via Pu'u Ohia
Konahuanui Summit / K2 via Pu'u Ohia
Konahuanui Summit / K2 via Pu'u Ohia
O'ahu, HI
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