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
A young woman looks out to sea over stormy waters from the Kauai coast. read more
This stand of coconut palms on the beach at Honaunau on Hawaii gives a sense of rugged tropical paradise. read more
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
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
At sunset near Kapa’a, Kauai a Hawaiian throw net fisherman plies his craft. read more
Taken from the side of a North Kohala mountain, the west side of the Big Island fills the view, including a cloud-covered Hualalai mountain. read more
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
A beautiful resort with a great beach, Mauna Kea Beach Resort lines up umbrella lounge chairs along the crescent shoreline each day. read more
On Hawaii’s Big Island, take a ride on highway 270. When the highway abruptly ends, walk to the edge and look over–Pololu Valley awaits. read more
Aptly named for its several long stamen, the Peacock Flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is striking, even in Hawaii. read more
Waimea Valley is one of the last existing, mostly whole Hawaiian ahupua’a (village land tract) on Oahu. Waimea Valley is called, The Valley of the Priests. read more