First-Time 14 Things Not To Do in Hawaiʻi Don't eat at a chain restaurant, don't stand next to a blowhole and do not, ever, turn your back to the ocean. by Christine Hitt
Adventure Spend a Lazy Weekend at Bellows, the Waimanalo Campground with Postcard Views The gorgeous, crescent-shaped Oahu beach and its inviting waters bring campers to its shores. by Christine Hitt
Travel Tips 10 Reasons the World Should Be Thankful for Hawaii From the location of fond memories to the place where aloha originated, Hawaii gives us so many reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving. by Christine Hitt
Activities 5 Ways to Volunteer in Hawaii Here’s a quick guide to giving back in the Islands, whether it’s picking up plastic on a beach or restoring an ancient fishpond. by Christine Hitt
Culture Heartwarming Photos of Hawaii’s Military Reuniting with Loved Ones Lining the piers and airfields, family and friends greet their loved ones with lei, young children, wide smiles, and arms ready to embrace. by Christine Hitt
Culture Mauna Kea: What Visitors Should Know Ongoing protests have halted construction of an extremely large telescope on top of Mauna Kea. Currently, the road to the summit remains closed. by Christine Hitt
Activities The Big Island’s Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Is a Living Plant Museum Nestled along the rugged Hamakua Coast is a fantasy forest of native and international flora with an ocean view. by Christine Hitt
Island Dispatch The Banyan Bunch The row of banyan trees planted by local, state and national celebrities has come to be known as Hilo’s Living Hall of Fame. by Christine Hitt
Arts + Culture Q&A with Big Island Scuba Instructor Keller Laros Keller Laros tells us why Hawaii is one of the best places to scuba dive. by Christine Hitt
Food What to See, Do and Eat at Big Island’s Volcano Village The town of Volcano, right on the slopes of Hawaii Island’s Kilauea volcano, is easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there. by Christine Hitt
Guides Kauai’s Waimea town is a relaxing getaway with lots of character It may not be as green as Kauai’s north shore, but Waimea has an unforgettable country charm. by Christine Hitt
Island Dispatch The mystery of Waimea’s Menehune Ditch On first glance, it doesn’t look like much, but this little waterway holds a fascinating secret. by Christine Hitt