King Kamehameha the Great
Celebrated on June 11th each year, King Kamehameha Day is a public holiday honoring Kamehameha the Great. read more
Hawaii Pictures
Good Morning Kaua’i
Aloha kakahiaka–good morning–Kaua’i. The sun rises over the Garden Isle, shooting rays of light through low cloud cover to break the dawn. read more
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Known by many as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” the Royal Hawaiian Hotel has become an icon on the shores of Waikiki Beach. read more
Aloha Saturday Plumeria
Hawaii can be an island of contrasts, from the people to the ‘aina (land), there is a clear diversity. This is one of the main reasons we love it. read more
Waimea Canyon by Air
We are always struck by the vibrant colors of Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauai. The steeply carved canyon walls alternate between bright greens, reds, and black owing to rich volcanic soil and ample amounts of rainfall. read more
Makena Shorebreak
Being able to see into the ocean from inside of a wave’s curl is one of life’s small but glorious rewards. read more
Kukaniloko Birthstones
On the north side of Wahiawa on the island of O’ahu lies the birthplace of kings–Kukaniloko. read more
Retro Kealakekua Bay
There may come a day when we are not as attracted to Kealakekua Bay, but it will not be this day. read more
On Shaky Ground: Hawaii Earthquake Map
A map generated using the cool new tool provided by the USGS shows all the 504 earthquakes rated greater than a 1.0 in magnitude between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. read more
Napili Sunset, Maui
From Napili, Maui, the sunset lights up the sky behind the island of Moloka’i across the channel. read more
Crimson Medinilla
Crimson Medinilla (Medinilla miniata) originally from the Philippines shows bright red flowers that hang from evergreen shrub. read more
Volcanic Vortices: Big Island Power of Nature
A line of volcanic vortices spin away from the Big Island of Hawaii, created by powerful steam venting as lava enters the sea. read more