It’s an unpredictable and often-treacherous 41-mile journey from Molokai to Oahu across the Kaiwi Channel. And this Sun., Oct. 12, more than 1,000 paddlers will again take on the crossing in traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes for the 62nd annual Molokai Hoe. The event is considered by many competitive paddlers to be their sport’s ultimate challenge. […]
This Saturday, Hawaii Island’s Kona and Kohala coasts will again host more than 2,000 athletes for one of the most demanding athletic events in the world. The 36th annual Ironman World Championship will combine three grueling long-distance sporting events into a single triathlon— a 2.4-mile open water swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a full
Emma Kalanikaumakaamano Kaleleonalani Naea Rooke of Hawaii was a beloved Hawaiian monarch and humanitarian who reigned with her husband King Kamehameha IV from 1856 to 1863. This weekend’s annual Eo e Emalani i Alakai Festival (Emalani Festival) in Kauai’s Kokee State Park celebrates Queen Emma’s spirit and history with a commemorative day of hula. In
When it comes to beautiful parklands, Hawaii has no shortage. Between Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai you’ll find seven national parks, 55 state parks and countless city, county and regional beach parks. Over the last few weeks, we’ve polled our HAWAII Magazine Facebook reader ohana, asking them, “What’s your favorite Hawaii park?” Several
Late Tuesday night, when many Hawaii residents would otherwise be dreaming, many of us will be watching the skies for an awe-inspiring phenomenon taking place overhead. Around 11:14 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time), the Earth will orbit between the sun and the full moon, casting its dark shadow across the moon’s surface in a total lunar
HAWAII Magazine’s 2014 “Best of Hawaii” issue is on-sale nationwide now! The perennially popular issue features our annual collection of stuff that makes our Islands great. The September/October “Best of” issue is chock full of staff-curated standouts, highlighting the best of the best throughout the state. From the “Best Festival You’ve Never Been to But
The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM)—a cluster of waters and reefs surrounding islands south and west of the main Hawaiian Island chain—will now protect an area six times its original size, making it the largest marine reserve in the world. On Sept. 25, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation to expand the existing
As Earth’s most isolated inhabited archipelago, Hawaii is blessed with striking natural beauty—eerie volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests and valleys and luxuriously sandy beaches. Fortunately for residents and visitors, much of this scenic wonder is found on lands open to free public access. This Sat. Sept. 27, all Hawaii national parks will participate in National Public
Giving itself away with an explosive spout from its blowhole, the first humpback whale of the 2014-15 Hawaii whale-watching season was sighted one mile off the Kekaha Sugar Mill on the west side of Kauai on Mon., Sept. 15. Holo Holo Charters—a Kauai-based recreational tour company—spotted the whale as it surfaced. The first humpback whale
A lava flow from Kilauea volcano continued to advance toward residential areas in Hawaii Island’s Puna district this week, turning toward the town of Pahoa and the only access roads connecting it to the rest of the island. The front of the slow-moving lava flow, which we reported last Friday was threatening the residential subdivision
Purple sweet potatoes, leafy greens, big red-orange mangoes and bright yellow lilikoi (passion fruit) cream cake await at the fourth annual Puna Culinary Festival next week from Sept. 21 to 28 on Hawaii Island. The festival promises a week of foodie-forward events such as locavore markets, cooking classes, tastings, tours, workshops, films and more within
Think of it as a block party, Waikiki style! If you’re in town this Sat., Sept. 20, we recommend heading down to Waikiki for the 62nd annual Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea. The Hawaiian word hoolaulea means “celebration.” And this year’s street-closing, seven-block hoolaulea promises 25 Island food booths as well as 32 artisan and specialty
