Environment
The 5 Best Botanical Gardens on Kauai
Take a break in nature at your favorite botanical gardens from our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Getting to Know Kauai, One Tree at a Time
Nonprofit group Smart Trees Pacific is mapping trees around Hawaii, resulting in a growing appreciation for these island canopies.
8 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Year-Round in Hawaii
There are so many methods to give back to the Islands on a daily basis. Here are just a few.
Hawaii Telescopes Helped Capture the First Image of a Black Hole—and It Has a Hawaiian Name
Scientists worked with a UH Hilo professor to name the newly discovered black hole Powehi, a name sourced from the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation chant.
8 Things You Need to Know About Honolulu's White Fairy Tern
White fairy terns are so much more than just our cute feathered friends.
Scientists Capture Video of Minutes-Old Humpback Whale Calf as Annual Migration to Hawaii Begins
While whale counts are down in the Islands, populations around the world are doing well.
One Hawaiian Snail Dies, But the Conservation Effort Lives On
Lonesome George, the last known member of a certain kind of Hawaiian tree snail, died on New Year’s Day, but populations of other rare species are growing.
Your Guide to Whale Watching on Maui
Some tips to ensure that your whale watching trip is an unforgettable experience.
Tour Company Hawaii Forest & Trail Expands to Oahu
It’s now offering three tours for Oahu visitors and residents.
How the Kokonut Koalition is Working to Save Koko Crater Trail
After years of neglect and erosion, avid hikers of the Koko Crater Trail are working to restore their favorite trek.
Hawaii's Tea Farmers Demonstrate Commitment to the Art of Tea
Hawaii-grown tea falls into artisan, small-batch and specialty markets.
Hang with Hee at the Kanaloa Octopus Farm
Learn about these intelligent animals with a tour at this Big Island octopus farm.
Take a Walk Through Maui's Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
Can you combine a human-friendly boardwalk with a wildlife refuge? On Maui, the answer is yes.
