There are hundreds of outrigger canoes found throughout Hawaii and Polynesia. Based on historic wood designs, the boats now are commonly constructed from fiberglass. Each boat has unique characteristics, shape, personality, and history. read more
Bright white snow covers the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii’s Big Island, surrounded by iron-rich red lava rock under blue skies. read more
A labyrinth made of stone on the grassy plain of Makalua-puna Point near Kapalua, Maui offers a spectacular view of nearby Dragon’s Teeth. read more
In the Hawaiian language “akena” means, “To boast, brag, admire, praise.” Although we’re not sure why Mr. DeCamp chose this name specifically, it is easy to understand its application to this stand-out flower. read more
In the golden sunset of Hawaii wa’a paddlers sail under purple clouds on calm seas. Outrigger canoes are used as training for the young, providing for family, protection from invaders, and learning about the world. read more
A Silversword in full bloom catches the last rays of a heavenly Haleakala sunset. The sun radiates the fine bristling hair edges of the delicate plant, making them glow pink in contrast to its otherwise green and silver dress. read more
In Maui’s Garden of Eden sits the “Cup of Gold,” a duck pond surrounded by ti plants and various Heliconia. read more
From South Maui’s Makena Cove you can see Molokini islet a few miles in the offing and the beach is surrounded by alternating jagged black lava and fine golden sand. read more
If ever there was a Hawaii calendar picture of palms on the beach, this is it–bright blue skies, island in the background, calm seas, and two leaning palm trees casting their shadow on a yellow sand beach. read more
The Haleakala crater rim looks like another world. As you stand high above and gaze out over a red-brown cinder cone spotted bowl cut by wind, rain, and volcanic activity for hundreds of years, it is easy to imagine being on Mars. read more
Motion softens the scene as a surfer catches a wave in Hawaii. Called he’enalu in the Hawaiian language, surfing has its origins here and even a special Pule Kahiko, ancient Hawaiian prayer for surf. read more
Moloka’i’s low population, deep Hawaiian tradition, and management have created pristine, breathtaking landscapes. On the eastern half of the 38-mile by 10-mile wide island, where this picture was taken, the land is green and lush, a high plateau reaching to the summit in the Molokai Forest Reserve at 4,900 feet high. read more