Orchid Tree Blossoms
Orchid trees are a beautiful addition to shorelines, resorts, and wetter areas in Hawaii. The large blooms can be white, pink or purple like those pictured here. read more
Islands
Hulihe’e Palace Seaside
With ocean views, a pleasant breeze, beautiful surroundings and immediate access to the biggest ships coming and going, Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua Kona was a perfect vacation home for royalty. read more
Hawaii Sunset Palms
Silhouetted palm trees sway in the breeze as a golden sunset radiates the background in Hawaii. read more
Sheraton Keauhou Garden Walk
This small garden of native and imported tropical plants greets visitors and locals alike with pleasant beauty and color, which is a stark contrast to the surrounding lava rock coastline. read more
Northern Red Cardinal in Hawaii
A Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), also called the common cardinal or redbird perches on brush growing from a 19th century lava flow on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
Hawaii Island Sunset
Just another beautiful Hawaii Island sunset with orange pink hues, warm waters, and gentle waves lapping onto soft sands. read more
A Whale’s Tail (or Tale)
During a whale watching trip off Maui, a naturalist stands on the edge of her boat as a humpback whale surfaces and slaps the water with its tail just a few feet away. read more
Hawaii Humpback Whale
In Hawaii, instead of snow, cold weather, and darker skies, winter brings the blossoming of poinsettia, big waves, and the migration of up to 12,000 humpback whales. read more
Haleiwa Sunset Storm Clouds
Storm clouds hover in the skyline as the sun sets over Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore. read more
He’e Nalu Wall Carving
At Kamakana Playground on Hawaii’s Big Island, a wood carving of an ancient Hawaiian surfing inspires children with the phrase he’e nalua, which means surfing in English. read more
Nahiku Island Chef, Road to Hana
On the winding Road to Hana drive there are only a few spots to stretch and grab a bite to eat. Nestled into the dense foliage and colorfully adorned, one of the most popular such spots is Island Chef. read more
Classic Woody Surfboards, Kona Inn
The entrance foyer at the Kona Inn in the heart of Kailua Kona used to display this solid collection of classic wooden surfboards from the 1940’s to 1970’s. read more