The Hawaiian Islands are home to nature’s ultimate playground. Really, who needs a child’s playground when you’ve got several islands worth of incredible spots that will make you nostalgic for the good ‘ole days? From zip lines and ocean trampolines to mountain swings and moss slides, these 11 spots are sure to bring out your inner child.
- Two words: cliff jumping.
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- Or this tame seaside swing.
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- Nothing beats the thrill of soaring through the jungle - much like those zip tracks so often found on playgrounds.
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- Who needs the community pool when you’ve got local swimming holes + waterfalls?
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- Everybody loves the thrill of walking across a swinging bridge.
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- You might find a trampoline perched on top of the water.
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- Or moss slides carved into a stream.
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- The ocean is nature’s playground - and there’s no better way to enjoy it than by catching some waves.
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- There are countless incredible tide pools to hang out in.
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- You can go mountain tubing on Kauai.
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- We’ve switched out playground tubes for sea caves.
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Don’t forget to check out these 16 amazing field trips everyone in Hawaii took as a child.
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