Who needs GQ when you have Prince Kūhiō? Born Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole in 1871, the Hawaiian figure achieved a marquee of notable titles to hang around his neck like the bossiest chain of humblebrags. He was an heir to the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, part of a rebellion to reinstate Queen Liliʻuokalani to her throne, a […]
On March 23, 1950, a Hawaiian icon was born. The small town of Kalamaula, on the island of Molokai, welcomed George Jarrett Helm, Jr., and, unbeknownst to Hawaii’s political and cultural sphere then, he would become a man who would shape the contemporary consciousness of Hawaiian identity and values for generations. Aloha aina. Literally meaning
Kilauea, an active shield volcano on Hawaii Island that’s roughly between 300,000 to 600,000 years old, puts on quite the show—and what we as humans have been able to witness is just a speck in its history. Having observed, chronicled and studied its spectacular eruptions and lava flows, The United States Geological Survey is an incredible repository of all things Kilauea over
The sun is shining, the sky is blue and, most importantly, the tide is low. Just 15 minutes from the shores of Kaneohe Bay, surrounded by the Koolau Mountains and its reef-protected waters, a literal slice of paradise reveals itself: The largest saltwater sandbar in the world. Because of its sprawling nature, the sandbar is
As one of the World Surf League’s top-ranked and most promising talents, Ezekiel Lau lives a jet-setting lifestyle, surfing waves around the world. But, there’s no place like home. The pro surfer gives insider tips about how to cruise one’s way through his home island of Oahu. Most important question, what’s the first thing you
“This is a beast of a hike,” my friend says, as he slathers his face with sunscreen, the tinted kind that leaves streaks on your skin like war paint. I’m not easy to sunburn, but he tosses me the bottle anyway, a suggestion to rub in a little more than I already have. After all,
Find your pitch, people. The Kamehameha Schools Song Contest is fast approaching and you can watch it live on TV or streaming online. This Friday, March 17, the annual music contest gathers the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus high school student body (grades 9 through 12) to perform Hawaiian mele (songs) in boys, girls and co-ed groups. First,
The halls of Hawaiʻi’s history are filled with examples of powerful and inspirational wahine (women) who made progressive steps for women’s, indigenous and minority rights across the Hawaiian Islands. Their actions and achievements also instilled pride in culture and identity, regardless of gender. Adding to our list of “14 extraordinary women in Hawaiʻi’s history,” here
Believe it—it’s possible to do the entire island of Oahu in a morning. (That’s if the thought of heights doesn’t make you skittish.) Tour operator Paradise Helicopters launched a new helicopter tour, Oahu Circle Island Experience, and its self-explanatory title carries a notable esteem: It’s the only full circle tour of Oahu by helicopter. All
The largest beach on Molokai is hardly a secret, but it sure feels like one. When we reach the summit of Puu o Kaiaka, a cinder cone headland that hovers over Papohaku Beach’s northern end, the overlook delivers on the buzzwords so often used to describe it: Empty. Secluded. Massive. Perfect. What is Papohaku? Gazing across
Butterflies fill my stomach. I’m looking out onto a vast hillside slope of treetops, the famous North Shore beaches on Oahu in the distance, shades of green and blue serene and calming as ever, and I’m being told to fling myself off a dull wooden block propped more than 400 feet above sea level and
A popular tourist attraction on Maui has been closed since September 2016 until further notice. The Iao Valley State Monument suffered severe damages from major flooding due to a torrential storm that required the evacuation of 11 residents from the valley, rendering it unrecognizable to anyone who’s visited this gorgeous valley landmark. “The park remains
