Hawai‘i Island: The Latest
St. Benedict’s Painted Church in Kona is a One-of-a-Kind Artistic Wonder
Amid the coffee fields in South Kona, Hawaiʻi Island, a simple church exterior hides a cathedral covered in colorful fresco paintings.
14 of Our Favorite Things to Do on Hawaiʻi Island
Whether it’s witnessing a volcanic eruption, swimming with manta rays or eating sweet bread at the southernmost bakery in the U.S., the Big Island is packed with epic activities and flavorful food.
Monumental Mochi: A Morning at Hilo’s Famous Two Ladies Kitchen
This little shop is a must-stop for Hilo residents and visitors buying Hawaiʻi Island omiyage.
This Award-Winning Family-Run Farm Is a Sweet Stop on the Hāmākua Coast
Take a tour of Mauna Kea Cacao on Hawaiʻi Island to learn how the crop that begets chocolate is cultivated.
4 New Places in Hilo You Should Check Out
These new businesses are breathing vibrant energy into the laid-back town on Hawaiʻi Island.
The 5 Best Hiking Trails on Hawaiʻi Island
From paved paths to waterfalls and trekking through a volcanic crater, you’ll want to add these hiking trails to your Big Island bucket list.
The 5 Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants on Hawaiʻi Island in 2025
Thanks to a diverse bounty of local farms and producers, these restaurants are raising the bar with innovative farm-to-table dining experiences on the Big Island.
Everything You Need To Know About Lychee in Hawaiʻi
The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.
Popular Kīlauea Summit Viewing Area Reopens in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The Uēkahuna observation deck, the highest point on Kīlauea and steeped in history, reopened to the public after closing in 2018.
The 5 Best Bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island in 2025
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the best bakeries on the Big Island, as voted by HAWAIʻI Magazine readers.
Dive Into Mediterranean Cuisine with an Island Twist at HāLani
At the luxurious Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection on Hawaiʻi Island, regional fare is infused with the spirit of the Islands.
Rodeo Competitions Preserve Big Island’s Unique Paniolo Cowboy Culture
At the Panaʻewa Rodeo Stampede and other Hawaiʻi rodeos, traditional ranching techniques become an entertaining sport.
We Missed Kīlauea’s Lava Fountains but Still Had an Epic Vacation
We got to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park minutes after Kīlauea’s fountaining stopped, but there’s still a lot to do on Hawaiʻi Island.
3 Cool and Unexpected Hotel Bars and Lounges in Kailua-Kona
These aren’t your typical pool bars.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Take Lava Rocks from Hawaiʻi
The national parks don’t want you to mail them back, either.