Chandelier Tree
Originating in the Philippines, this purple hanging flower known as a Chandelier Tree, is a gorgeous addition to the islands. The trees can be seen outside many homes and in tropical gardens. read more
Originating in the Philippines, this purple hanging flower known as a Chandelier Tree, is a gorgeous addition to the islands. The trees can be seen outside many homes and in tropical gardens. read more
Children play in the shallows of the Kailua Kona pier at the end of another sunny day. read more
A pastel-colored sunset closes out the day in Kona town while the last of an early winter swell makes its way to shore. read more
Hibiscus flowers and Hawaii are nearly synonymous–from bumper stickers to designs and patterns to tattoos, many of us think Hawaii when we see the hibiscus’ distinct form. read more
A cruise ship makes way on its weekly voyage, departing Kailua Kona for other island destinations. read more
Hawaii is blessed with a wide spectrum of beaches–yellow, white, red, green, black, and more. On the Big Island’s southern shores near the town of Pahala you’ll find Punalu’u County Beach Park, an exceptional example of what a black sand beach should be. read more
The sun breaks through a curtain of clouds, casting an orange shadow off Magic Sands beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. read more
Imagine you had just broken one of the many strict laws that ruled the times of history Hawaii–called the Kapu, ‘forbidden’ rules. Unfortunately for you, the penalty in all cases of broken Kapu was death. Your only hope read more
Morning twilight on the east side of Hawaii’s Big Island reveals two times–stars lingering in the sky from the night, and clouds for the coming day lit by the rising sun. read more
The Waipio Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii is an amazing sight to behold. read more
Originating in the Philippines, the Crimson Medinilla miniata, is a bright addition to landscapes in Hawaii. read more
Luau dancers reenact ancient Alii at Kamakahonu Bay near King Kamehameha’s Ahuʻena heiau. read more