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The Only Aquarium in the United States Where You Can Pet a Seahorse is in Hawaiʻi
Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm is home to more than 20,000 seahorses.
7 Things to Know About What You Can Bring Into and Take Out of Hawaii
A few Hawaii Department of Agriculture guidelines the traveler should be aware of.
5 Great Okazuya Lunch Spots in Hilo
Not all that long ago, in a city far, far away (from Honolulu), there were many people who swore Hilo had the best okazuya in Hawaii.
Surviving Hawaii’s Great Outdoors
From how to survive a shark or wild boar to utilizing native plants, these tips may just come in handy someday.
Crazy for Kulolo, Kauai’s Dessert Staple
Nobody does the Hawaiian dessert made from mashed kalo (taro), coconut milk and sugar, better.
The Shave Iceman Cometh: The Story (and Family) Behind the Matsumoto Shave Ice Empire
Find out more about this North Shore icon on Oʻahu.
Hiking Haleakalā National Park’s Sliding Sands Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail
This 11-mile trek isn’t for beginners.
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.
Get Baked! Making Portuguese Sweetbread with Kona Historical Society
Learn how to make traditional Portuguese sweetbread in a lava-rock forno on Hawaiʻi Island.
Big Shrimpin’! Our Guide to North Shore Oahu Shrimp Trucks and Stands
You definitely don’t want to drive past these.
Dry Idea: The Story Behind Maui’s Favorite Noodle Dish, Sam Sato’s Dry Mein
Unique to Maui, this noodle dish is served all over the island—but Sam Sato’s is arguably the best.
We Hit the Waves for a Beginners Lesson with Girls Who Surf
And it’s not just for girls, either.
6 Hawaiʻi Bakeries You Haven’t Visited Yet But Should
Find traditional and creative baked goods at these off-the-radar bakeries.
Point Taken: Exploring Oahu’s Remote Kaena Point
See one of the last intact sand dune ecosystems in the main Hawaiian Islands.
Beyond the Lookout: Exploring the Big Island’s Pololu Valley
Sumptuous vistas and a black sand beach attract visitors to this place with a rich geological and cultural history.