Environment

Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories.

There are plenty of ways travelers to Hawaiʻi—or anywhere—can promote sustainability and eco-conscious living, Earth Day or not.

There’s no better way to celebrate National Park Week than at these five national parks, voted as the best in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Working in conjunction with hotels across the state, Mālama Hawaiʻi gives visitors a chance to care for the Islands—and get sweet deals.

Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened for the second time in two years after shutdowns due to natural disasters.

Plants—and community—grow in Oʻahu’s community gardens.

Found across Hawai‘i, anchialine ponds, with their unique ecosystems, are little-known treasures often overlooked as part of Hawai‘i’s narrative—both past and present. 

Hawaiʻi Island photographer Andrew Richard Hara captured the recent Kīlauea eruption, and his photos are stunning.

Kaloko Fishpond, which is a part of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park, is beset with traditional Hawaiian artifacts and sites.

The Palila Forest Discovery Trail is home to some of the rarest and most unique birds in the world.

Experience Ke Kai Ola, a hospital for Hawaiian monk seals, on its 2.5 hour walking tour.

The pup, born on Oʻahu in 2020, is one of the best things to happen last year.