Going Coastal

Seventy to eighty million years ago, the Hawaiian-Emperor Chain first emerged as a crumbling mass of molten lava thousands of feet below the surface of the ocean.

Andrew Walsh

Traveling Green

With millions of travelers coming to Hawaii each year, it’s important for everyone to do their part in preserving the fragile ecosystem and the cultural traditions while having a positive impact on the local communities.

Roger Harris

The Daily Catch

The maxim “farm to table” is largely practiced from the mainland to Hawaii with restaurants declaring, “Yes, we use fresh local ingredients!” But here in the islands, “ocean to plate” is another popular adage that reflects the use of local fish pulled right from our ocean waters usually hours before it makes it into the daily specials. For curious epicureans who like to know how their catch of the day ended up on their dinner plate, we take you on a journey from sea to kitchen.

Winter Fun in a Tropical Paradise

Standing atop the summit of majestic Mauna Kea is more than just a breathtaking experience. High upon this sacred volcano is about as far as one can get from the hectic pace of everyday life.

Kirk Lee Aeder

Treading Lightly in Kauai’s Wet Forests

The Hawaiian Islands have become home to more than a thousand plant species over the past million years. Hike responsibly when enjoying Kauai's wet forests.

Jon Letman

The Golden Bird

Vibrant yellow in color and small in size, the Saffron Finch can be spotted in many places throughout the islands. A native to South America, it is believed that the Saffron Finch was first introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s and has been comfortably at home in the islands ever since.

Hand Gestures—Local Style!

The shaka is a ubiquitous hand gesture that has become closely associated with the Aloha Spirit.

Local Lingo: Grindz

The local term grindz is often used by kama‘aina (island residents) to describe food that is tasty and good to the last bite.

Eddie Would Go

Before the days of popular mythic superheroes, a boy named Edward Ryon Makuahanai Aikau (born on Maui in 1946) dreamed of surfing the monster waves on Oahu’s North Shore.

Beauty and the Hawaii Beach

Spanning across many of Hawaii’s glorious shorelines, you may spot a trailing vine known as beach morning glory.