Following an 18-day closure, the popular Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened after the National Park Service deemed it safe enough for visitors to return. The walk-through lava tube—formerly known as the Thurston Lava Tube—had been moving more than usual. Park officials were concerned the tube was widening, making the large […]
Planning a trip to Oʻahu this winter and thinking of staying in a vacation rental and not a hotel? There’s a new law going into effect Oct. 23 that will increase the minimum stay at a short-term rental—think Airbnb or Vrbo—in a non-resort area from 30 to 90 days. The controversial bill was passed by
A question we often receive from readers is how they can ship haku lei—or any lei—from Hawaiʻi to the Mainland (continental United States). The answer is really just knowing which local lei companies to use. The gesture of giving and receiving lei is incomparable. To adorn someone you love with a colorful, fragrant accessory made entirely
Standing among a row of tall, verdant trees, Kea Keolanui hands me a small leaf and says, “Chew on this.” The bitter taste is slightly mouth-numbing and I have zero guesses of what this spice is. Keolanui tells me it’s clove. The aromatic flower buds are from Syzgium aromaticum tree, which are native to Indonesia
On the momentous 90th episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Kevin Allen returns, joining Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda. The crew welcomes Kevin back, catching him up on the making of HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Summer 2022 issue. In the pages of the latest issue, readers will find grand adventures to add to
Waikīkī’s largest and most unique water sports festival returns this year. Catch menuhune surf competitions, canoe regattas and hydrofoil challenges from Aug. 20-28 all at Duke’s OceanFest. Held on the shores of Waikīkī nearly every year, the festival celebrates the life and athletic legacy of Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku. The week-long series is
Functional fungi are hitting mainstream markets as researchers and scientists continue to identify edible mushrooms with “adaptogenic” properties. In herbal medicine, adaptogens are classified as herbs and mushrooms that help the body manage stress, anxiety and fatigue. Scientists postulate these good-for-you shrooms help to lower cortisol levels and reduce inflammation along with improving sleep and
Two areas on Hawaiʻi Island—both ecologically and culturally important—will now be managed by a government agency, with the hopes of protecting these natural resources. A roughly 1,260-acre parcel in Waiea on the western flank of Mauna Loa has been designated as part of the State Natural Area Reserve (NAR) system managed by the Hawaiʻi Department
Can’t decide on which island of Hawaiʻi to visit? Having pre-vacay headaches trying to decide between Maui, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and the Big Island? Are you trying to find out which is the best Hawaiʻi island? Don’t fret, we’re here for you. From the glittering sands of Waikīkī on Oʻahu to the epic black sand beaches
When people think of Oʻahu’s golden North Shore, Haleʻiwa is often the town that comes to mind. But those who drive further north will find the small town of Kahuku. Situated on Oʻahu’s northeastern coast, the town of Kahuku lies between Haleʻiwa and Laie. During Hawaiʻi’s sugar era, Kahuku was once a booming agricultural hub
A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia. “No task is too big when done together by all.” That is the motto of this year’s “Get Into Your Sanctuary Day” event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mā‘ili Beach Park tomorrow (Aug. 6, 2022), where a beach cleanup, marine debris art show, and
Set on Hawaiʻi Island’s Kohala Coast, the beautiful Floating Lantern Festival brings together hundreds of residents and visitors to commemorate loved ones who have passed. The enchanting festival derives from Toro Nagashi, a Japanese tradition which translates to “lantern offerings on water.” During the Floating Lantern Festival on the Big Island, hundreds of paper
