Environment
Nine Endangered Species In Hawaiʻi Likely Extinct
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing 23 species as extinct, including nine from the Islands.
Sea Life Park Welcomes Home a Special Hawaiian Monk Seal
Kekoa, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, will now live at the Oʻahu attraction—and you can visit him starting in October.
Plan Like a Park Ranger at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
These 10 tips will help you navigate the state’s largest national park.
Feed Goats and Get Artisan Cheese, Too, at This Oʻahu Farm
Sweet Land Farms produces artisan goat cheese—even lemon bars and ice cream—in Waialua.
5 Hawaiʻi Landmarks—And What They're Actually Called
It’s not Diamond Head, it’s Lēʻahi.
Meet Kepuhinui, a Special Monk Seal Born on Molokaʻi
Formerly known as L4, this male monk seal was born during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your Guide To Viewing Hawaiʻi’s Endangered Wildlife
It’s a felony to touch or harass endangered animals, including Hawaiian monk seals.
This Cacao Farm on Hawai‘i Island Offers Unique Tours
Lavaloha offers a fun tree-to-chocolate tour just outside of Hilo.
5 Tips for Catching the Perfect Haleakalā Sunset on Maui
Bring a jacket, get there early and stay for the stars!
See How Kaua‘i Artists Turned Marine Debris into Art
The third annual “Washed Up” art show will be on display through July 2.
Your Guide to Reef-Safe Sunscreens in Hawaiʻi
Protect yourself from the sun and protect our reefs with this handy-dandy guide on reef-safe sunscreens.
Kahaluʻu Beach Park in Kona Closed for Coral Spawning
From May 28 to June 5, the popular bay on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed to help the vulnerable cauliflower coral.
Everything You Need To Know About Plumeria in Hawaiʻi
Spoiler alert: It’s not native to the Islands.
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories.
9 Ways Every Visitor Can Travel Green in Hawaiʻi
There are plenty of ways travelers to Hawaiʻi—or anywhere—can promote sustainability and eco-conscious living, Earth Day or not.
The 5 Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi in 2021
There’s no better way to celebrate National Park Week than at these five national parks, voted as the best in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Give Back on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation with Mālama Hawaiʻi
Working in conjunction with hotels across the state, Mālama Hawaiʻi gives visitors a chance to care for the Islands—and get sweet deals.
Popular Lava Tube on Hawaiʻi Island Reopens
Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened for the second time in two years after shutdowns due to natural disasters.
Tales from Oʻahu's Community Gardens
Plants—and community—grow in Oʻahu’s community gardens.
A Visit to These Secret Ponds is a Lesson in Hawaiʻi’s History and Culture
Found across Hawai‘i, anchialine ponds, with their unique ecosystems, are little-known treasures often overlooked as part of Hawai‘i’s narrative—both past and present.
These 10 Photos Truly Show the Awe-Inspiring Power of the Recent Kīlauea Eruption
Hawaiʻi Island photographer Andrew Richard Hara captured the recent Kīlauea eruption, and his photos are stunning.
Take the Road Less Traveled to this Secluded Hawaiian Fishpond and Bay
Kaloko Fishpond, which is a part of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park, is beset with traditional Hawaiian artifacts and sites.
