Environment
The Lahaina Banyan Tree: New Leaves Have Sprouted
The 150-year-old banyan tree is still standing in Lahaina, and experts are optimistic in its survival.
The Untold Story of How One of Hawaiʻi’s Biggest Cattle Ranches Cares for the Island’s Beautiful Landscapes
Kapāpala Ranch, founded back in 1860, stays relevant through sustainable and innovative ranching practices.
6 Tips to View Hawaiʻi’s Erupting Volcano
Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island started erupting again this week and here’s how to see the volcano.
See Some of the Rarest Plumeria in the World on this North Shore Farm Tour
Little Plumeria Farms on Oʻahu’s North Shore is every plumeria lover’s dream.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument Scheduled to Reopen May 1 with New Reservation System
After a nine-month closure, ʻĪao Valley State Monument is slated to reopen at the start of May. It also marks the beginning of a new reservation system that will impact travelers. Here’s what visitors need to know.
Native Plants You Should Know on Your Next Trip To Hawaiʻi
The Islands are home to dozens of trees, shrubs and plants found nowhere else in the world.
Get Snorkel and Ocean Safety Tips from a Hawaiʻi Boat Captain and Crew
Your beginner’s guide to snorkeling in Hawaiʻi.
Mālama: Restore a Local Marine Ecosystem
Volunteer with Mālama Maunalua, a nonprofit organization, committed to restoring Hawaiʻi's marine ecosystems by removing invasive algae.
Breathtaking Places to Catch a Maui Sunset
From the summit of Haleakalā to the beaches in Kāʻanapali, here’s where to venture for magical golden hour views on the Valley Isle.
How the Kīlauea Lighthouse Saved an Airship in 1927
Interestingly enough, the lighthouse at Kīlauea Point played a starring role in one of the earliest flights over any ocean.
Kīlauea Eruption Resumes—UPDATED
Lava returns to Halemaʻumaʻu crater after a nearly month-long pause.
Mālama: Restoring Maui’s Olowalu Valley
Not far from the busy streets of Lahaina, cultural practitioners, botanists and others are preserving traditional Hawaiian farming practices and values.
No Active Volcano? No Problem!
Both Mauna Loa and Kīlauea stopped erupting, but that doesn’t mean you should cancel your trip to Hawaiʻi Island.
Mauna Loa Erupts For the First Time in 38 Years—UPDATED
Here’s what you need to know if you’re traveling to Hawaiʻi Island.
How to See the Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption
Tips for planning a trip to Hawaiʻi Island to witness the historic eruption.
Follow These Instagram Accounts for Epic Coverage of the Mauna Loa Eruption
The historic eruption is attracting photographers from around the Islands—and you can see the incredible lava flow through their lenses.
Don't Let Mauna Loa Cancel Your Big Island Vacation
We explain what’s going on with the shield volcano on Hawaiʻi Island—and why you shouldn’t worry.
Our Tips for Whale-Watching in Hawaiʻi
November is the start of whale-watching season in the Islands.
Take a Historical Hike on Kauaʻi's South Side
This short coastal trail explores Kaua‘i’s fascinating natural history and unique archaeological sites.
Q&A with Rachel Kingsley of Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
As the outreach and education associate at the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Rachel Kingsley is a part of a growing team committed to restoring the populations of Maui’s most threatened forest birds.
9 Tips for Visiting Kōkeʻe State Park on Kauaʻi
Everything you need to know on your next visit to the 4,345-acre park on the west side of the Garden Isle.
How ‘Oama Season Brings Out the Spirit of ʻOhana
Juvenile goatfish season brings out Hawai‘i fishers of every age.
