Environment
Hawaii has 10 of the World’s 14 Climate Zones: An Explorer’s Guide to Each of Them
You can visit them all on Hawaii Island or find a few scattered throughout the Islands.
The Only Aquarium in the United States Where You Can Pet a Seahorse is in Hawaiʻi
Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm is home to more than 20,000 seahorses.
The Cultural Significance of the Manta Ray in Hawaii
Long before Hawaii Island’s manta rays entranced visitors who come for snorkeling and diving tours, Native Hawaiians held the graceful creatures in high regard.
Bird Watching on Hawaii Island’s Kipukapuaulu Trail
Perfect for bird and plant lovers.
Surviving Hawaii’s Great Outdoors
From how to survive a shark or wild boar to utilizing native plants, these tips may just come in handy someday.
Forest for the Trees: Planting Your Own Koa Tree on Hawaii Island
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods on the Big Island is working to restore the native koa forests of Mauna Kea.
Hiking Haleakalā National Park’s Sliding Sands Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail
This 11-mile trek isn’t for beginners.
Point Taken: Exploring Oahu’s Remote Kaena Point
See one of the last intact sand dune ecosystems in the main Hawaiian Islands.
Sheila Conant: 5 Things I Love About Hawaii’s Native Birds
Over the past four decades, Conant, a biology professor, has collected recordings, photos and her own vivid memories of native Hawaiian birds.
See Kauai’s Huleia River on a Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour
Winding past the Haupu mountain range, Kauai's 238-acre Huleia National Wildlife Refuge is home to endangered birds and native plants.
Hawaii Island’s Kealakekua Bay is an Ocean-Lover’s Paradise
This beautiful corner of the Kona Coast offers the ultimate in calming, picturesque solitude.
