Obama administration adds Hawaii vine to endangered species list

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed Mar 18, 2009 at 01:56 PM A rare Molokai vine has been added to the endangered species list this week. Phyllostegia hispida is the latest of Hawaii’s 329 federally protected endangered species, and the first designated by the Obama administration.  More

New pamphlet makes identifying Hawaii’s birds easy

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Mar 13, 2009 at 10:31 AM Where in the Islands can you spot a Hawaiian Duck? What are the Hawaiian and Latin names for the red-tailed tropicbird? A new publication details all you need to know about Hawaii’s birds—whether you’re an avid ornithologist or a casual bird watcher.  More

Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokulea finally departs Oahu

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed Mar 11, 2009 at 01:18 AM After a 10-day wait, the sea-starved crew of the Hokulea left Hawaii yesterday evening just before sunset. The canoe’s course is now set for the remote Palmyra Atoll and a month-long crew training voyage.  More

Hidden Hawaii: Cool, green and serene Lanai

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Feb 26, 2009 at 07:18 AM In our March/April 2009 issue, HAWAII Magazine editor John Heckathorn and photographer David Croxford traveled to the cool and green island of Lanai. See what they discovered during their "Hidden Hawaii" trip.  More

Where's the beach? Seeking the origins of Waikiki sand.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Feb 20, 2009 at 09:42 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Deborah Wheeler wonders where Waikiki Beach’s sand comes from. The answer may surprise even Hawaii residents.   More

Hawaii's oldest national wildlife refuge celebrates 100 years

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Feb 03, 2009 at 12:26 AM The Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge—Hawaii's oldest national wildlife refuge—protects and preserves the fragile ocean ecosystems of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.   More

Hours change for Kilauea volcano oceanside viewing area

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Feb 02, 2009 at 11:12 AM Hours of operation at the Waikupanaha lava viewing site have been cut back to evenings only. But the night time has always been the right time to check out the Big Island lava flow.  More

Oahu’s Waahila Ridge Trail. I hike it.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Jan 13, 2009 at 09:44 AM With it breathtaking views and lush landscape, Oahu's Waahila Ridge Trail proves that you don't have to stray far from the city to enjoy a great hike.  More

It's humpback whale season in Hawaii

posted by: Chris Bailey and Derek Paiva on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 12:33 AM Each January marks the start of peak humpback whale arrivals in Hawaii.  More

Preserving Hawaii’s paradise

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Dec 16, 2008 at 07:01 AM Hawaii residents and travelers volunteer to help preserve Hawaii. This new helpful guidebook features more than 70 organizations—including info on how to sign up and who to call.  More