Bouganvilla Bouquet, Big Island
A wall of bouganvilla (pua kepalo) builds a bouquet on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
A wall of bouganvilla (pua kepalo) builds a bouquet on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
Since 1923, the yellow hibiscus–called Pua Aloalo–has been the flower of the Territory of Hawaii. read more
Punalu’u Beach on Hawaii Island’s south side is known for its jet black sand, created over the years by surf constantly wearing away at the lava that flowed here centuries ago. read more
Just another Maui sunset, creating a bold canvas of yellow and blue, highlighting the calm Pacific, islands to the west, and boats on the horizon. read more
The small town of Hana, Maui is pictured here from a sugar plantation in an archive photo from around 1885. read more
The Waimanu Valley on Hawaii’s Big Island stretches flat, making small ponds and trickling streams near its entrance into the ocean. read more
Hawaiian cowboys, known as Paniolo, herd cattle into the bay at Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island and onto ships to be sent abroad in Kona’s early “westernized” era. read more
A hillside flames to life with Pua Kalikimaka–the poinsettia plant–litterally meaning, “Christmas flower” in the Hawaiian language. read more
Merry Christmas from Kua Bay on Hawaii’s Big Island. Here the sun shines on the beach and ohana (families) get together in homes, on the beach, and in the upcountry to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii. read more
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus share a kiss in Hawaii, dressed in their best aloha shirts and flower leis in this ornament. read more
A giant Christmas wreath stands against tall presents on display in the grass of a Kapa’a, Kauai, Hawaii shopping center courtyard. read more
Known as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park can be found on the westernmost point of Hawaii’s Big Island. read more