From highways to backcountry roads, if you spend just a little time driving in Hawaiʻi you’ll spot cars, minivans and trucks decked in decals with Island-style messages. One common bumper sticker advises folks to “Slow down, this ain’t the mainland.” Although it’s meant as a quip, the phrase is a helpful reminder to enjoy the […]
Zippy’s, the beloved Hawaiʻi-based restaurant chain, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its first Mainland location last year, and now it’s poised to open its second. A year after it opened in Las Vegas, Zippy’s announced its opening a second location—also in Vegas, about 8 miles away at 4590 S. Hualapai Way—in the Summerlin South area.
I had a neighbor who, every January, would drop off homemade gao on my doorstep. The steamed Chinese rice cake would be topped with sesame seeds and wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. It’s not the most visually appealing dessert—a caramel-brown slab not unlike the taro-based kūlolo—but man is it delicious. Nian gao is short for
It’s always a good idea to head outdoors in Hawaiʻi—and Maui has dozens of reasons to lace up and hit the trails. The Valley Isle boasts a variety of hikes, from grueling ridge treks to leisurely strolls through native rainforests. If you’re planning to explore Maui’s hiking trails on your next visit—or maybe you need
A popular attraction—and one of our favorite places on Kauaʻi—closed on Oct. 31, 2024. Makauwahi Cave Reserve, the largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi and has preserved over 10,000 years of sedimentary history, is no longer accessible to the public. After 20 years the leaseholders of the cave returned the property back to the landowner, Grove
From stargazing on the tallest mountain in Hawaiʻi to staying at an exclusive, adults-only resort, the Islands offer unforgettable experiences. For anyone planning a trip to the Islands in 2025, these activities and excursions are worth adding to your bucket list. 1. Hike in Haleakalā National Park, Maui Venturing to the highest point on the
It’s no surprise: Kīlauea’s latest eruption is drawing crowds to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. In the early hours of Dec. 23, Kīlauea—one of the world’s most active volcanoes—started erupting in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater with spectacular lava fountains. Since then, though, the eruption has fluctuated in its intensity and can stop at anytime. Though Kīlauea has erupted
Rising before dawn to witness the sun gradually rise above the Pacific Ocean and illuminate the Islands is a magnificent experience any time of year in Hawaiʻi. But it’s also a beautiful way to welcome the new year. On Jan. 1, locals and visitors are invited to join the annual First Day Hike to
So much happened in 2024 in Hawaiʻi, from Kīlauea (briefly) erupting in a remote area of Hawaiʻi Island to sightings of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which came within 44 million miles of Earth. Here were our—and your—favorite Hawaiʻi stories of 2024, in chronological order. 1. One of the Most Popular Tourist Attractions on Lānaʻi is a Cat
You love our recipes. In fact, our recipes are often the top-performing stories in our website every week. So we decided to put all of your favorite recipes in one place: here! Here are the 10 recipes you searched for the most on our site in 2024. 1. Pumpkin Crunch No surprise here. This is,
After a three-month pause, Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island is erupting again. The eruption started Monday morning following increased earthquake activity beneath its summit, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It started around 2:30 a.m. HST within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Webcam imagery shows flowing lava and a line of fissures spewing lava
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is on today at Waimea Bay—and you don’t have to be on the beach to watch it. Contest sponsor Rip Curl is streaming the prestigious contest live starting at 8 a.m. HST. Honolulu lifeguard Luke Shepardson won the last contest in January 2023. Another Oahu North Shore native, John
