Governor David Ige has signed the long-awaited bill that will not allow sunscreen that is deemed toxic for coral reefs to be sold in the state of Hawaii. Senate Bill 2571, initially proposed by Senator Mike Gabbard, seeks to prohibit the sale of sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, two chemicals that have been scientifically proven […]
Considered the pinnacle of long-distance Hawaiian outrigger canoe racing, the Kaiwi Channel is a grueling 41-mile stretch of open ocean separating the Hawaiian Islands of Molokai and Oahu. In Hawaiian, ka iwi suitably means “the bone”—it takes every muscle and fiber of the human body to complete, a reminder that, when one’s physicality is stripped
Where Molokai lacks in the number of permitted camping options, it more than makes up in the quality of camping it offers. The landscapes are incredible and, as with many Molokai places, it often feels like you’re the only one there—that’s a good thing. One Alii Beach Park One Alii Beach Park, Molokai Photo: Forest
Start on Maui … Start your island hopping on Maui for five days, and stay at the dreamy Paia Inn fronting a quiet, white-sand beach. Located centrally in the hip north shore town of Paia, there’s plenty of shopping, food and activities to keep you busy. It’s also a convenient starting point for two trips
Aerial turbulence rocks my flight from Oahu to Molokai on a cloudless morning. The rise and fall of the seven-seat plane, however, only adds to my excitement about the day’s adventure: a visit to Molokai’s secluded Moomomi Preserve. One of the last intact sand dune areas in the main Hawaiian Islands, the 921-acre coastal preserve
On March 23, 1950, a Hawaiian icon was born. The small town of Kalamaula, on the island of Molokai, welcomed George Jarrett Helm, Jr., and, unbeknownst to Hawaii’s political and cultural sphere then, he would become a man who would shape the contemporary consciousness of Hawaiian identity and values for generations. Aloha aina. Literally meaning
The largest beach on Molokai is hardly a secret, but it sure feels like one. When we reach the summit of Puu o Kaiaka, a cinder cone headland that hovers over Papohaku Beach’s northern end, the overlook delivers on the buzzwords so often used to describe it: Empty. Secluded. Massive. Perfect. What is Papohaku? Gazing across
Malama aina, or “to care for the land,” is central to Hawaii’s lifestyle. Here’s a few activities and organizations that will help you help the Islands remain as beautiful as when you arrived. 1. Learn about and maintain Molokai’s beautiful land preserves On the tiny island of Molokai, there are no resorts or traffic lights—just
Let the countdown begin! Hawaii is just days away from the most respected and celebrated long-distance race for women in outrigger canoe paddling. On Sunday, September 25, the world-renowned competition, Na Wahine O Ke Kai, sets off from Molokai’s Hale O Lono Harbor to Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki. That’s 41 miles, non-stop, in the
Whether you’re dreaming of crystal-clear waters, authentic cuisines or sunny, tropical weather, it’s safe to say that Hawaii makes the perfect living destination for the entire family. It’s so great, in fact, that many visitors think about making the Islands home. When looking for that new home, location and cost are often buyers’ top priorities,
As much of an annoyance vog, or volcanic smog, can be, it’s a part of island living. As we all respectfully understand, nature does what she does here, including filling our skies (and lungs) with the stuff courtesy of Kilauea’s constant activity on Hawaii Island. The toxic gas is attributed for causing headaches, watery eyes,
Hawaii has so many distinctive land formations with interesting backstories to their popular nicknames we couldn’t just limit it to one post. Here are eight more alluring natural landmarks… 1. Dragon’s Teeth on Kapalua Christopher Michel/Wikipedia Commons Sink your feet into this unique rock formation on Maui’s Makaluapuna Point, a result of one of the
