Our 10 most popular stories of 2018

See the stories that were on our reader's mind, and revisit some of the moments that defined Hawaii's past year.

Hawaii has been in the headlines this year. After the eruption of Mauna Kea and the flooding on Kauai’s north shore, the USS Arizona Memorial closed indefinitely, and we here at HAWAII Magazine have been covering it all. Check out the list below to revisit our ten most popular stories of 2018.

1. 6 iconic tropical flowers that will make you think of Hawaii
 

2. 20 Hawaii dishes you must try when traveling to the Islands
 

3. How to make Hawaii-style shoyu chicken 
 

4. People can’t stop seeing Pele in the lava
 

5. 7 things to know about what you can bring into, and take out of Hawaii
 

6. The USS Arizona Memorial is closed indefinitely
 

7. 5 best luau on the Big Island
 

8. How to make Hawaii-style pumpkin crunch
 

9. Hawaii Volcanologist: ‘It’s absolutely safe to come to Hawaii Island’
 

10. 16 mistakes travelers make when visiting Hawaii for the first time