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10 Photography Tips and Tricks From Hawaiʻi Instagram Influencers and Photographers
Up your Hawaiʻi photography game with these 10 pointers, contributed by Instagram Influencers and photographers who know the Islands best.
Hawaiʻi’s Famous Lava Tube Reopens Today
Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been closed to the public for nearly two years.
Hawaiʻi’s Bike Sharing Program, Biki, Continues to Grow in 2020
Expect to see a lot more Biki bikes rolling around Honolulu in the coming years.
Growing Up Wild: A Q&A with Author Toby Neal
Maui-based writer Toby Neal’s memoir, “Freckled,” tells the compelling story of a haole (Caucasian) girl growing up on Kaua‘i in the ’70s.
There’s More Than a New Pool Complex at the Hale Koa Hotel on Oʻahu
The eligibility requirements to stay at this Armed Forces Recreation Center hotel expanded in January, allowing for 3 million more people to enjoy this Waikīkī gem.
There’s More to Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden Than Its Instagrammable Entrance
Just a mile into the 400-acre garden in Windward Oʻahu are more—and better—photo ops.
Why We Decided to Use Hawaiian Diacritical Marks in Our Stories Online
The answer is easy: Because it’s the right thing to do.
5 Epic Adventures the HAWAII Staff is Planning for 2020
From mule tours to shipwreck scuba diving, here are a few epic adventures our team wants to try in 2020.
John John Florence Qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
After bowing out in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Billabong Pipeline Masters, the local surfer was still able to clinch his spot in Summer Olympic Games.
Check Out This Giant Gingerbread House Replica of Iolani Palace
The impressive 7-foot structure is on display now at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa.
Hawaii’s State Bird No Longer Endangered
The beloved nene, or Hawaiian goose, is downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
The Pantone 2020 Color of the Year is So Hawaii
Classic Blue is the color of 2020—but it’s been the color of every year in the Islands.
5 Tips for Seeing Oahu's Honolulu City Lights
How to get there, what to eat and how to get the most enjoyment out of the annual Hawaii holiday experience.
Hawaii's Carissa Moore Qualifies for Olympics and Wins World Title
Clinching her fourth world title win and qualifying for the U.S. women's Olympic surfing team, Honolulu-born surfer Carissa Moore is on a roll.
What the HAWAII Magazine Staff is Thankful For This Year
On this Thanksgiving, we reflect on everything we’re grateful for.
Why Hawaii's Beaches are Disappearing at an Alarming Rate
Due to rising sea levels, 70% of Kauai, Oahu and Maui beaches are chronically eroding.
Can't Make It to the Kauai Poke Fest? Make Your Own Poke at Home
Hawaii chef Sam Choy, who is headlining the festival, shares this simple recipe for poke.
The Luxurious Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani Opens at Former Waikiki Parc Hotel
After a full year of renovations, the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani is open for business, and its new infinity pool is well worth the wait.
Our New Video Series "Ask Hawaii" Launches on Instagram on Friday
The HAWAII Magazine staff (and friends) answer your questions about the Islands.
The Entire Kilauea Iki Trail on Hawaii Island is Now Open
About half of the trail has been open since April, but the rest of the 4-mile loop remained closed for repairs until now.
We Tried the Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Spam
And it’s not as bad as it sounds.
This Pittsburgh Native Crafted the World's Best Mai Tai, and Here's the Recipe
Christina Maffei, now a Honolulu-based consultant, was crowned the champion of the 11th annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival in Kona.
