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Home of Hāhālua
This story was originally published in our SUMMER Digital issue, which you can view here. Under the ocean’s surface and beneath a starry sky, a manta ray with a 12-foot wingspan glides just below me....
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Voices of the Forest
This story was originally published in our SUMMER Digital issue, which you can view here. On the boggy slopes of windward Haleakalā, a mist-weighted wind bends the canopy of ‘ōhi‘a lehua and kōlea...
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Bees, Blossoms and Bottles
This story was originally published in our SUMMER Digital issue, which you can view here. They say the flutter of a butterfly’s wings can set off a ripple effect half a world away, that a single...
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The 5 Best Hikes on Oʻahu in 2026
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore Oʻahu’s diverse terrain. The island boasts miles of trails, including hikes to waterfalls, across ridges and to the top of summits. Here are the 5 best hikes...
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Hawaiʻi Marine Life You Might Spot This Summer
The waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands are home to an incredible array of marine life, from vibrant schools of fish to playful dolphins and magnificent manta rays. Whether you’re snorkeling,...
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The Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi in 2026
Hawaiʻi is home to dozens of state parks scattered across the Islands. However, there are only a few national parks in Hawaiʻi. Like state parks, Hawaiʻi’s national parks and national historic sites...
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Celebrating World Ocean Month in Hawaiʻi
Every June is World Ocean Month, with June 8 designated as World Ocean Day, a global observance recognizing the importance of our planet’s oceans. The ocean plays a vital role in sustaining marine...
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5 of Hawai‘i’s Extraordinary Native Flowers
Plumeria, pīkake, pua kenikeni. These flowers—and their scents—conjure up memories of Hawai‘i, but none of them are actually native to the Islands. Plumeria are endemic to Mexico and Central...
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Mālama Hawaiʻi: Help Hawai‘i Island’s Wetland Birds and Shorebirds
Most visitors to Hawai‘i Island know the Keaukaha area for its beautiful lava rock beaches, its spectacular sunrise views, and the bustling Port of Hilo. It’s no surprise that this coastal shoreline,...
View ArticleKīlauea Summit is Temporarily Closed Due to Volcanic Hazards During Episode 43
The Kīlauea summit area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed due to dangerous amounts of tephra falling. Highway 11 is closed between mile markers 24 and 40 due to dangerous road...
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5 Breathtaking Natural Wonders on Kauaʻi
With its lush rainforests and fewer crowds, Kauaʻi feels wild and uncharted. As the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, its beauty has been shaped by millions of years of wind, rain and waves, and its...
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Restoring Hawaiʻi’s Native Forests One Tree at a Time
As Earth Month approaches, many people are looking for meaningful ways to give back to Hawaiʻi and to support the long-term health of the Islands they love. Hawaiʻi’s native forests play a vital role...
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Ways Every Visitor Can Mindfully Travel to Hawaiʻi
*This story was originally published on April 22, 2021, and updated in February 2026. Latin superstar Bad Bunny took the stage as the halftime show performer at the 2026 Super Bowl on Feb. 8. Earlier...
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Mālama Hawaiʻi in 2026: Programs to Help You Get Started Volunteering
*This story was updated on April 1, 2026. From ancient fishponds and lush rainforests to a beautiful tapestry of traditions and culture woven into our communities, Hawaiʻi is an extraordinary place....
View ArticleHawaiʻi is Raising Its Tourism Tax with the Goal of Mitigating Climate Impacts
On Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaiʻi increased the statewide transient accommodations tax, or TAT, from 10.25% to 11%, with each county allowed to impose a surcharge of up to 3%. Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed off...
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The Current Kīlauea Summit Eruption Makes One Year
*This story was updated on Dec. 24, 2025. A year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, one of the world’s most active volcanoes awoke. That morning, lava fountains spewed from a line of fissures at the base of the...
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Our Tips for Whale Watching in Hawaiʻi
*This story was originally published on Nov. 10, 2022. Every winter, from November through May, between 8,000 and 12,000 North Pacific humpback whales—or koholā in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi—arrive in Hawaiʻi,...
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Bishop Museum Welcomes Last Known Survivor of Rare Hawaiian Snail Genus
Hawaiian land snails are among the most threatened animal groups on the planet. Researchers believe 11 species of Endodonta once lived in the wild across the Hawaiian Islands—part of a family of about...
View ArticleFirst Humpback Whale of the Season Spotted Off Kauaʻi’s Coast
The first confirmed humpback whale sighting of the 2025-2026 season was off the coast of Kauaʻi on Oct. 14, 2025. Holoholo Charters recorded the sighting at 7 a.m. Captain Kekoa and his crew aboard...
View ArticleMālama: Safeguarding the Future of Alakoko, Kauaʻi’s Ancient Fishpond
The first time I learned about the Alakoko Fishpond on Kaua‘i was back in 2012, when I hopped on a stand-up paddleboard on the Hulē‘ia River and glided right past it. Back then it was referred to as...
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