Coconut Palm
A lovely bunch of coconuts hangs from a coconut palm on the island of Hawaii. Coconuts (Cocos nucifera) played a central role in colonizing the islands and continues to be a valuable source of food and medicine. read more
Author Archives: Hawaii Picture of the Day
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle
Known as a Honu in Hawaii, this green sea turtle looks up after nibbling on the algae. read more
Hawaii Red Hibiscus
This bright red hibiscus found on Hawaii’s Big Island is a vibrant example of a common shrub hibiscus. The Hawaiian word for hibiscus is pua aloalo (pua meaning flower and aloalo meaning hibiscus). read more
Kona Coffee Burlap
Burlap bags have been used in many countries for hundreds of years to hold coffee beans. These bags, hung on a drying rack, each wait to be filled with around 100 pounds of one of the world’s best coffee beans–100% Arabica from the Kona, Hawaii region. read more
Hanakapiai Beach, Na Pali Coast Hike
Two miles hiking on the winding and sometimes steep Kalalau Trail takes you to this secluded and fairly remote Na Pali Coast beach. read more
Hawaii Rainbow
Even though Rainbows in Hawaii are frequent, they are welcomed and appreciated each time. Called “anuenue” in the Hawaiian language, historic Hawaiians believed that rainbows were a pathway between heaven and earth for both Gods and souls. read more
Stormy Kauai Coast
A young woman looks out to sea over stormy waters from the Kauai coast. read more
Hawaii Christmas Hula
Hawaii Christmas comes with decorations, holiday spirit, and family celebrations; albeit without snow. Hawaii has Christmas trees for instance, but instead of a Douglas Fir, they are often a Cook’s Pine as shown in the background of this picture. read more
Hanalei Bay Kauai Overlook
North Kauai spreads out to encircle the ocean at Hanalei Bay. This half-circle bay is about a mile across and offers surfing, stand up paddling, fishing, and boating. read more
Hawaii Throw Net Fisherman, Kauai
At sunset near Kapa’a, Kauai a Hawaiian throw net fisherman plies his craft. read more
Opaeka’a Falls, Kauai
A short drive from Lihue or Kapa’a on Hawaii’s island of Kaua’i are the ‘Opaeka’a Falls. This waterfall flows year round from the waters of the north branch Wailua river. read more
Red Peacock Flower, Oahu
Aptly named for its several long stamen, the Peacock Flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is striking, even in Hawaii. read more