Environment
7 Reasons You’ll Fall for Hawai‘i in the Fall
Autumn brings cooler weather, humpback whales and pumpkin patches in the Islands.
Home of Hāhālua
These magnificent creatures grace the Kona Coast.
Voices of the Forest
On Maui’s remote slopes, conservationists are working to ensure Hawai‘i’s remaining forest birds have a future.
Bees, Blossoms and Bottles
How honeybees found a home in Hawai‘i.
The 5 Best Hikes on Oʻahu in 2026
From scenic coastal walks to challenging summit hikes, see the natural beauty of Oʻahu from these trails, voted the best in our 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Hawaiʻi Marine Life You Might Spot This Summer
From honu and heʻe to humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, meet a few locals that call Hawaiʻi’s waters home.
The Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi in 2026
These are our readers’ favorite national parks and memorial sites across the Islands.
Celebrating World Ocean Month in Hawaiʻi
The ocean surrounding the Islands is vital to the Islands’ ecosystems, culture and way of life.
5 of Hawai‘i’s Extraordinary Native Flowers
Rare and resilient, these native flowers tell stories of lava and rain, forests and shorelines, and survival in the Islands.
Mālama Hawaiʻi: Help Hawai‘i Island’s Wetland Birds and Shorebirds
‘Āina Ho‘ōla Initiative welcomes volunteers to mālama and restore a native ecosystem.
Kīlauea Summit is Temporarily Closed Due to Volcanic Hazards During Episode 43
As lava fountains reached as high as 1,300 feet, it is also caused large amounts of tephra to fall over the summit.
5 Breathtaking Natural Wonders on Kauaʻi
From towering sea cliffs to cascading waterfalls, these are five awe-inspiring landmarks on the Garden Isle.
Restoring Hawaiʻi’s Native Forests One Tree at a Time
Here’s an easy, meaningful way to support forest health for generations to come.
Ways Every Visitor Can Mindfully Travel to Hawaiʻi
There are plenty of ways travelers to Hawaiʻi—or anywhere—can visit with respect towards local communities and the environment.
Mālama Hawaiʻi in 2026: Programs to Help You Get Started Volunteering
From restoring ancient fishponds to protecting native forests, these organizations across the Islands offer meaningful ways to mālama ʻāina and connect with local communities.