This article was updated with a few new things not to do. The original piece was uploaded on Aug. 13, 2019. You don’t often hear about the things not to do in Hawaiʻi, so let this be your guide. Think of them more like insider tips on how to stay safe, be respectful and get […]
A swath of blue colors the night sky, as light peeks above the horizon in the early morning hours of dawn. Sitting on the beach with my toes in the sand, I’m watching the sunrise from the Windward Side of Oahu at Bellows Field Beach Park, where we had camped for the night. Approximately 30
People love Hawaii for many different reasons. Its distinct culture, beautiful scenery and unique environments make it special, and we’re fortunate to call these Islands home. But even if you don’t live here, Hawaii’s influence can be felt beyond our sandy shores. 1. It’s where you celebrated a special occasion. Malasadas are definitely something to be
Whether you want to spend a morning, afternoon or full day doing something good, these five volunteer opportunities not only help Hawaii but can also enrich your vacation. 1. Clean the coastlines, various islands View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surfrider Oʻahu Chapter (@surfrideroahu) If you’re looking for a beach
In honor of Veterans Day, we compiled these emotional reunions and intimate moments of active military personnel returning from deployment, as captured by the U.S. Army at Wheeler Army Airfield and the U.S. Navy at Pearl Harbor. These servicemen and women, along with their families, make many sacrifices in order to do their jobs, including
Mauna Kea Access Road, which leads to Mauna Kea’s summit on the Island of Hawaii, was closed indefinitely by the state on July 15 so equipment could be moved into place for the start of the Thirty Meter Telescope construction project. News that the Thirty Meter Telescope construction would begin sparked immediate protests by many
It feels like I’m descending into another world. One step onto the steep 500-foot-long boardwalk at the entrance of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and I am transported back in time. Leaving the modern world behind, I follow the walkway to the bottom of the valley. There’s a canopy of trees above me, and I’m enveloped
On the southeast coast of Hilo Bay, the Waiakea Peninsula is home to 50 banyan trees along Banyan Drive, near Liliuokalani Gardens and Hilo’s most popular hotels, the Grand Naniloa and the Hilo Hawaiian. In an attempt to beautify the waterfront, the banyan trees were planted by local, state and national celebrities in the early
A scuba instructor since 1985, Keller Laros joined Big Island snorkel and dive company Jack’s Diving Locker in 1991, and in 2012 also founded the Manta Pacific Research Foundation. Now a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) master scuba diver trainer, Laros has logged 12,600 scuba dives, and is famously known for disentangling a dolphin
Hidden by rain forest off Mamalahoa Highway, the town of Volcano is easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there. It sits on the slopes of—you guessed it—Kilauea volcano, right outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at a cool elevation of 3,750 feet. Once you lay eyes on the quaint country town and spend some
When I think of Waimea, three things come to mind: sunny weather, Porky’s kalua-pork hot dogs and that vibrant red dirt. Kauai’s the oldest island—approximately 3 million years older than Oahu—so its soil is a bit further along in the oxidation process, causing that bright, beautiful color of red. Driving to the town, you’ll spot stores
On first glance, it doesn’t look like much—a small ditch on the side of the road, only about 50 feet long, in the town of Waimea, Kauai. Most people who take the short detour to get here are more interested in the swinging wooden bridge across the street, but this little waterway holds a fascinating
