Green Flash Hawaii: How to See It For Yourself
If you’re fortunate enough to experience a beautiful sunset in Hawaii, consider yourself already one of the lucky ones! But, if you have the opportunity (or dumb luck) to see the green flash in Hawaii during sunset, you may want to buy a lottery ticket. You’re one of the few who’ve been lucky enough to…
Read MoreTop 5 Places for a Spectacular Sunset on Oahu
Just imagine you’ve spent a heavenly Hawaii day surfing, sightseeing, and sunbathing. Now what? Find a beach where you can watch a spectacular sunset, of course! We did a little digging and found what we believe to be the best places to watch sunset on Oahu. Here’s a look at our top 5: 1. North…
Read MoreHawaiian Folklore: Our Top 3 Lovers and Romantic Legends
Hawaii is such a romantic destination, and Hawaiian folklore is teeming with love stories. Unfortunately, many of these stories don’t have the happiest endings. Still, they’re great to know and inspiring to hear. Plus they hold a lot of importance in Hawaiian culture. So before you head to Hawaii for a honeymoon, anniversary trip, or…
Read MoreFish of Hanauma Bay: Be on the Lookout!
When I have visitors in town, they often ask me what to expect when visiting Hanauma Bay — besides the beautiful scenery. What they’re really asking is — what kind of cool marine life can I see if I go snorkeling there and where exactly might I find them? Lucky for them, I was able to dig…
Read MoreHike a Hidden Cave System on Kauai
One of the many reasons I love Kauai is because I always discover a new and exciting place to explore no matter how many times I’ve been there! And, my recent trip to the Garden Isle was no different. Except THIS time, I got to discover a hidden cave system on Kauai that’s DEFINITELY off-the-beaten-path.…
Read MoreWhat’s Rumor and What’s True? 12 Hawaii Shark Facts You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered: When do sharks know humans are in the water? How do they sense their prey? How small is the smallest Hawaii shark? Anytime you jump in the ocean surrounding Hawaii, you’re sharing the water with sharks. So, it’s important you know as much about them as possible. Here are 12 Hawaii…
Read MoreTop 10 Ways To Avoid a Shark Attack in Hawaii
If you’re an avid reader of this blog (and we hope you are!), you just read our post about how there’s been a significant spike in the number of shark bites — turns out, hungry females who have just given birth may be to blame for the increased number of incidents. But, you don’t want to…
Read MoreSea Turtles in Hawaii: What to Do (And NOT Do) When You Spot One
Every once in a while, a news story showcases tourists mistreating local wildlife, especially monk seals and sea turtles in Hawaii. Thankfully, these extreme stories are fairly rare. After all, most visitors truly want to respect Hawaii’s wildlife and appreciate it in a mindful way. So, what are the rules about interacting with sea turtles…
Read MoreMaui Ocean Center: Visit or Skip It?
There’s nothing like a trip to Hawaii to inspire you to examine marine life — after all, when you’re in the islands, you’re practically living in the middle of a giant aquarium! However, no matter how much you snorkel and SCUBA, it’s impossible to experience all the marine life Hawaii has to offer… which is…
Read MoreYou Can Help Decide the Fate of Dolphin Tours in Hawaii
The fate of dolphin tours in Hawaii has been a hot-button topic in the islands for years. But, now the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put pen to paper and is proposing a ban that would, effecively, end the tours. Now, YOU have the opportunity to comment on the proposed ban and become…
Read MoreHaleakala Sunrise vs Sunset: Which is the Best Time to Go?
If you’re planning a trip to Maui, seeing the Haleakala sunrise might top your must-do list. Here, day breaks at 10,000 feet above sea level, casting golden hues across layers of endless clouds. Then, as the clouds clear and the skies turn blue, you get to enjoy one of the most magnificent places in Hawaii. …
Read MoreForaging Hawaii: How To Find Edible Plants in the Islands
My 11-year-old daughter is in the midst of a pretty amazing “science” project — she and three of her classmates are foraging Hawaii for native plants, dehydrating them using a homemade dehydrator, and adding them to food (she’s much smarter than I ever was). Well, yesterday, I decided to join them on one of their…
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