I just returned to Oahu from a short weekend jaunt on Hawaii Island, where, as many of you have heard, there’s an outbreak of dengue fever. The virus is uncommon in Hawaii and is transmitted by mosquitoes. As of December 9, 2015, there have been 145 confirmed cases on Hawaii Island, but the state Department […]
You’ll really want to savor this one. Kona Brewing Co. recently launched their Lanai Series—limited-edition, small-batch beers that are brewed and available in Hawaii—with the Kona Coffee Stout. This Imperial Stout beer is made from freshly roasted, 100 percent pure Kona coffee. It’s a thick and dark craft beer with a hefty 8.8 percent ABV
Welcome to Waipio. Like all who are fortunate enough to find their way into Waipio Valley, photographer Jack Wolford remembers every moment, every feeling and every sight of every visit over the years. “There are few places left where you can, literally, drive down a road into another world and step back into time,” says
It’s not all sunny skies here in Hawaii. If it’s raining, it probably means that hike you really wanted to do is a muddy mess, and that beautiful view you wanted to see in the mountains is covered with clouds. Rather than stressing over what you may miss seeing during your trip, our staff brainstormed some
As if Hawaii’s golden sand beaches weren’t enough, there are stretches of coastline across the Hawaiian Islands that sparkle in a magnificent variety of other colors. Black sand beaches These majestic beaches are the result of lava flowing into the ocean. When the basalt reaches and settles at the surface, these beautiful, unusual and haunting
Another Apple software update, another major void concerning emojis for Hawaii people who text. Whether you’re visiting the Islands or call it your full-time home, a special place calls for a handful of icons to enter our emoji-dom. Since at this rate it looks like we won’t be getting a darn shaka emoji until iOS
As we approach the holidays, here’s your winter-y reminder that it snows in Hawaii. Yes, snow in Hawaii. Mauna Kea, Hawaii Island’s dormant volcano, receives a dusty snowfall through the January/February months (sometimes even during the summer). Instead of palm trees and sandy beaches, snuggle up to these views of the snow-capped summit with a
One of the questions we’re asked most often by readers is, “What shouldn’t we miss in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park if we only have one day to visit?” If you’re willing to Park it your entire day from sunup to sundown (and beyond), here’s our advice. The sky was still dark as I drove the
For those of you who are too creeped out to actually be physically near these, now you can check out some of Hawaii’s spookier locales from the, uh…safety of your home. Take this virtual tour of these six notorious places throughout the state that have popular stories and urban legends attached to them. 1.
Trick-or-treating around the Islands is definitely a cultural experience. Sure, we get our Snickers, M&Ms, and Kit-Kats like anywhere else, but there are a handful of candies that Hawaii kids always expect to have thrown into the mix. Bring an adventurous sweet tooth on your next trip and you’ll learn why these are absolute treats.
Surfing, diving, taking pictures, repeat. Such is the Wayne Levin way of life—a creative cycle of living and artmaking as constant as the ocean waves that break on Hawaii’s shores. Always drawn to the water, photographer Wayne Levin moved to Hawaii full-time in 1968 at 23 years old, officially blurring where his artwork and his
After a day of “Oohing” and “Ahhing” at the sights around Hawaii, spend your nights shrieking and shouting at these many frightening haunted houses, trains, hayrides and experiences around the Islands. Here’s your guide to the best of Hawaii’s haunted attractions. OAHU Nightmare at Dole Plantation 3 Fridays and Saturdays, now through Oct.
