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Waikiki Aquarium’s “Whale Wednesdays” celebrate Hawaii’s 45-ton winter visitor

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Tue Jan 31, 2012 at 12:49 PM The Waikiki Aquarium is presenting weekly talks and activities spotlighting the humpback whale. The events are sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is also conducting a whale census. Hawaii residents and visitors may take part in the count. More

Big Island mayor signs bill to ban plastic bags at store, restaurant checkouts

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Thu Jan 19, 2012 at 01:37 PM In an effort to reduce litter and environmental threats to marine life, the Big Island is gearing up for a ban on plastic shopping bags. The green-minded move follows bag bans already in effect on Maui, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. More

Check out natural wonders in Hawaii's national parks for free this weekend

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Fri Jan 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, entrance fees will be waived for three days starting on Sat. Jan. 14 at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, both on the Big Island, and at Haleakala National Park on Maui. More

SLIDESHOW: HAWAII Magazine’s 13th Annual Photo Contest winners and finalists

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jan 03, 2012 at 03:41 PM We asked HAWAII readers to send us their best photos of the Islands. After viewing more than 2,500 photos, here are our favorites—the prize-winning and finalist photos from HAWAII Magazine's 13th Annual Photo Contest. More

Ooh! Aah! Aloha, 2012! Best places to watch Hawaii New Year’s Eve fireworks shows

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Thu Dec 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM Pyrotechnic displays will soon be bursting into the night sky over our mid-Pacific islands and ushering in the new year with thunderous clamor. Here’s where to find fireworks displays on Oahu, the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Lanai. More

Maui Brewing Company hosts benefit for rare bird recovery, debuts “Parrotbill Pub Ale”

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Tue Dec 27, 2011 at 02:15 PM The endangered Maui Parrotbill ranks as the rarest bird on the island. At a fundraiser for Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Maui Brewing Company will salute ongoing population recovery efforts with the debut of Parrotbill Pub Ale. More

Historic stretch of Maui’s Lahaina ranked among “2011 Great Streets in America”

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 02:16 PM Ocean and mountain views, historic architecture, a lively mix of shops and restaurants, and the biggest banyan tree in Hawaii. There’s a lot to like about Lahaina’s Front Street, which fills five blocks near the inviting West Maui town’s waterfront. More

Top 5 favorite hiking trails in the Islands: HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Wed Dec 14, 2011 at 03:15 PM We’re always asking our Hawaii Magazine Facebook ohana about their favorite Hawaii things. Here are the Top 5 picks from our most recent Facebook Ohana Poll questions: “What’s your favorite Hawaii hike?” More

Maui Whale Fest freebies: spotting stations, guided hikes, talks with marine life experts

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Mon Dec 12, 2011 at 02:42 PM Starting this week, Pacific Whale Foundation naturalists — equipped with binoculars and scopes — are posted at coastal sites to help you spot whales from shore. Check out the information stations and the rest of the nonprofit's six-month roster for the 2011-12 Maui Whale Festival. More

Win a 5-night stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from HAWAII Magazine

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Wed Nov 30, 2011 at 03:02 PM Take a few minutes to share your opinions in HAWAII Magazine’s Audience Survey, and in return we’ll enter you into a sweepstakes contest for a five-night stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. More

Maui Whale Festival gets under way with “Welcome Home” humpbacks celebration

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Wed Nov 23, 2011 at 02:51 PM Maui’s Pacific Whale Foundation kicks off its six-month roster of 2011-12 Maui Whale Festival events and cruises this weekend with its annual “Welcome Home the Whales” soiree. More

Rocker Sammy Hagar launches Maui-made rum in Waikiki, shares mai tai recipe

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Nov 22, 2011 at 10:15 AM Former Van Halen front man, part-time Maui resident and celebrity liquor distiller Sammy Hagar is behind the latest addition to an ever-growing list of made-in-Hawaii spirits. More

Hawaii gifts on the wish list? Of course, they are. Check out our holiday gift guide.

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Fri Nov 18, 2011 at 03:59 PM Next month will be all about Mele Kalikimaka! So, now is the time to put together your Hawaii gift list. Take a look at our HAWAII Magazine Holiday Gift Guide, which features cool-yule gifts ranging from hand-printed Aloha shirts to floral Hawaiian honeys, Big Island coffee and much more. More

Restaurant Week Hawaii: dining deals at 90 eateries on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM Returning for a fourth year, Restaurant Week Hawaii gets under way today with special menu items and discounts at more than 90 dining establishments, ranging from sophisticated restaurants to fast-food favorites. More

This week's Hawaii Arbor Day festivities feature Native Hawaiian tree giveaways

posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Mon Oct 31, 2011 at 01:58 PM In Hawaii, Arbor Day falls on the first Friday in November. If you happen to be in the Islands this week, there are tree-planting opportunities and green celebrations on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. More

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