Hawaii’s humpback whales may soon find more space and more protected species sharing their safe winter playground. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a proposed rule outlining their plans to expand the size and scope of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine […]
There are so many things to see and do on Maui, but whale watching is perhaps one of the most incredible and enlightening. The Valley Isle is one of only a few places on Earth to host humpback whales in such large numbers and for such a lengthy duration (from December to April). Watching for
Hawaii’s natural beauty beckons millions of visitors to the Islands each year. Fortunately there are many activities—and activity companies—offering ways to get out there, ditch the crowds and experience Hawaii’s grandeur. Today we’re sharing some of the top companies offering some of Hawaii’s favorite activities on land, floating above the waves and in the sky.
A popular state camping and recreation area inside an expansive forest reserve on the slopes of Haleakala in southern Maui will reopen to the public after nearly eight months of closure. Both the Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area and Kula Forest Reserve will reopen on April 3, 2015. Camping and cabin reservations for Polipoli Springs
Today, we’re headed to the beach! We’re sharing our top 10 list for Hawaii’s “Best Beach for Stretching out on the Sand” and the top 10 picks for the state’s “Best Beach for Swimming” from the latest issue of HAWAII Magazine. With all of the great beaches in Hawaii to choose from, how did we
Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They came out in droves, submitting thousands of ballots filled with their nominations for Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, indoor and outdoor activities, places to nosh, swim and snorkel, go
Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They came out in droves, submitting thousands of ballots filled with their nominations for Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, indoor and outdoor activities, places to nosh, swim and snorkel, go
First off, apologies from this longtime city dweller to anyone raised or currently living on a farm with livestock. Up until now, I’d never held a fuzzy, month-old baby goat as he eagerly slurped milk from a baby bottle. Up until this afternoon, I’d never cuddled a chicken named Akachan (“baby” in Japanese) as she
If you love whales and Hawaii, there may be no better way to spend this Valentine’s Day than at the 35th annual World Whale Day in Kihei, Maui. World Whale Day, a full day of festive events and activities this Sat., Feb. 14, celebrates endangered North Pacific humpback whales at the peak of Hawaii’s whale
Both Haleakala National Park on Maui and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island receive thousands of visitors each year, but only a few of those really get dirty to help preserve the land. This month, both parks are seeking volunteers to help restore native park habitat in exchange for the chance to experience Hawaii’s
Last fall a sudden and sharp rise in Hawaii’s coastal ocean temperatures caused a number of usually vibrant and healthy coral colonies to bleach. Corals throughout the state, including some in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, were affected by the temperature change, but reefs in the shallow waters off Oahu, Maui and Kauai seemed to fare
If you’re in the Islands during the winter and early spring months and notice a high surf advisory on TV or signs admonishing you to keep out of the water, it’s nothing out of the ordinary for a Hawaii winter. Our location in the middle of the Pacific means that Hawaii’s seasonality is impacted by, and
