Environment
Popular Kīlauea Summit Viewing Area Reopens in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The Uēkahuna observation deck, the highest point on Kīlauea and steeped in history, reopened to the public after closing in 2018.
Mālama: Cultural Connections at Loko Ea
Volunteer with Mālama Loko Ea, a nonprofit organization that’s restoring ancient fishponds on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Catch-and-Release Fishing Returns to Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden on Oʻahu
Get ready to cast your line. But first, you’ll need to make a reservation.
We Missed Kīlauea’s Lava Fountains but Still Had an Epic Vacation
We got to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park minutes after Kīlauea’s fountaining stopped, but there’s still a lot to do on Hawaiʻi Island.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Take Lava Rocks from Hawaiʻi
The national parks don’t want you to mail them back, either.
Mālama: Plant Seeds of Change on Maui
All are invited to weekly volunteer days with Grow Some Good. The nonprofit is making a sustainable impact by maintaining educational school gardens that contribute to nourishing meals for the Maui community.
The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Hilo for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Adventure beckons on the east side of Hawaiʻi Island.
Discover Foster Botanical Garden with an Expert
Free guided tours resume at one of Honolulu’s most biodiverse botanical gardens.
Enjoy a Coffee Tasting, Tour and Brunch at Oʻo Farm on Maui
Oʻo Farm offers morning and afternoon farm-to-table experiences every week Monday to Friday.
After 20 Years This Popular Cave on Kauaʻi is Closed
Makauwahi Cave Reserve, which closed in October 2024, is Hawaiʻi’s largest limestone cave.
Kīlauea Is Erupting Again—and It’s Quite a Show
Lava is fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater on Hawaiʻi Island.
You Can Help Designate Kaʻena Point on Oʻahu a National Heritage Area
The public can share comments through Nov. 25.
Take a Tour and Enjoy Lunch at a Vanilla Vineyard on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiian Vanilla Co. in Pa‘auilo invites visitors to discover how this aromatic spice is grown on a tour and a vanilla-inspired luncheon.
It’s Whale-Watching Season in Hawaiʻi
The first humpback whale was spotted off the coast of Maui in October, marking the start of this year’s season.
The 5 Best Coffee Growers in Hawaiʻi in 2024
Hawaiʻi is one of the few places in the U.S. where coffee is grown. These are the Islands’ best growers, as voted by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.