Culture
Winners and runners-up of the 2018 HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest
HAWAII Magazine announces the first- and second-place winners of its annual photo contest, with the grand prize winner receiving a six-day, five-night stay at the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas.
5 spots to see Hawaii's unique art and culture
Where to experience the art and culture of Hawaii, from traditional to urban.
Visitors to Hawaii Returned 1,275 Lava Rocks to Haleakala National Park in 2017
The national park, which receives about 100 lava rocks per month, continues to educate visitors as to why they shouldn't be taken.
Kauai Museum preserves the legacy of King Kaumualii, the island's last chief
The Kauai Museum tells stories of the island’s histories, from tales of warfare to everyday life.
North Shore's Famous Haleiwa Signs Have a Sad, Heartfelt and Complicated Story
The original three signs are gone and two of them have been replaced, but stopping to take a photo is a tradition that continues.
The Story of Lanai's Fascinating Shipwreck Beach
At 6 miles long, this stretch of Lanai's north shore known as Shipwreck Beach holds at least a dozen wrecks deteriorating on its shore.
20 things we loved about Hawaii in 2017
From Hokulea's return to Paige Alms' win, and Hawaii's appearance on the big screen to that fiery jet of lava, here are the most memorable moments of 2017.
2017 in review: HAWAI'I Magazine writers’ most inspiring trips
The coolest sights and activities HAWAI'I Magazine writers saw and did in 2017.
Our 14 favorite photos from 2017
HAWAI'I Magazine's editor and art director choose their favorite photos from the past year published in the magazine.
10 reasons why Christmas is unique in Hawaii
From snow-making machines to beach days and semipermanent Christmas lights, Christmas in Hawaii has its own style.
The 64-year-old story of Kauai's Festival of Lights
Josie and Joe Chansky started the tradition in their Kapaa home.
The surfboards that won Pipeline are on display at Turtle Bay Resort
From the board Tom Carroll snapped to the board that won Andy Irons a championship, the exhibit pays homage to surf culture at Pipeline.
Big Island's Sacred History of Surfing and the Athletes Who Surf its Volcanic Shores
Though the Big Island lacks the world-class waves of Oahu's Pipeline, it has a unique history.
Aikau family says The Eddie won't go
Days away from its inaugural opening ceremony, The Eddie has been called off.
Kauai's Master Surfboard Shapers are Some of Hawaii's Best
Some of surfing’s most revolutionary board makers can be found on the Garden Isle, with its reefs and point breaks.
First observed interstellar asteroid given Hawaiian name
Traveling at 85,700 miles per hour, Oumuamua will give astronomers a chance to observe an object from a solar system that is not our own.
Female big-wave surfers make history at Waimea Bay
Queen of the Bay is the first-ever women’s-only big-wave event at Oahu's Waimea Bay.
How the Hale Mua empowers Native Hawaiian men
In this hale mua, or house of men, all strive to keep their traditions alive and apply them to modern life.
Q&A: Haa Keaulana Wants to Change How People Think About Hawaii
The photography of Haa Keaulana, granddaughter of Oahu surf legend Buffalo Keaulana, has a worldwide audience.
How to Make Fresh, Healthy Coconut Milk
The Coconut Information Project shows how it’s done.
10 things only Hawaii '90s kids remember doing
Bust out your Jams shorts, weʻre going for a stroll down memory lane.
Stunning photos of Hawaii's rare species on exhibit on Kauai
Following two years in the field, botanists and a photographer exhibit photos of Hawaii’s rare species at the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
