Author: Meghan Miner
Where to find Hawaii chocolate
These businesses are taking Hawaii-grown cacao from bean to bar and, in some cases, even grow the chocolate on-site.
Hawaii chocolate is the rarest in the world
Hawaii is the only U.S. state whose climate is suitable for growing cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate.
The cultural significance of ohia lehua
The brilliant and hardy red bloom plays a major role in Hawaiian culture and storytelling.
Where to find Kau coffee, Hawaiiʻs most underrated coffee crop
Kau Coffee may not have the same recognizable ring as world-famous Kona Coffee, but many in-the-know coffee aficionados say it’s just as good.
Where to seek 200-plus varieties of avocados on Hawaii Island
From pear-shaped to perfectly round and every shape in between, avocados may have been introduced to the region as early as 1794.
How to become a Hawaii chocolate connoisseur, according to one
A local bean-to-bar expert tells us the six flavorful ways to really taste Hawaiian chocolate.
The Only Aquarium in the United States Where You Can Pet a Seahorse is in Hawaiʻi
Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm is home to more than 20,000 seahorses.
What to Expect from a Night Snorkel with Manta Rays in Kailua-Kona
Our tips to get the best experience possible.
7 Things to Know About What You Can Bring Into and Take Out of Hawaii
A few Hawaii Department of Agriculture guidelines the traveler should be aware of.
The Cultural Significance of the Manta Ray in Hawaii
Long before Hawaii Island’s manta rays entranced visitors who come for snorkeling and diving tours, Native Hawaiians held the graceful creatures in high regard.
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Hiking Oahu’s Kahana Valley via the Nakoa Loop Trail
This trail, named for the numerous koa trees shading it, winds through a thick forest to a swimming hole.
