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Learn some Hawaiian Culture at Kalaeloa Heritage Park
The “Malama Hawaii” program to increase cultural awareness among Hawaii visitors is working. Various studies and surveys are bearing this out, as more and more…
Maui vacation planning from Oahu by a local resident
The HAT Blog has been informed that the home office will relocate to Maui for one week in September so it’s a perfect opportunity to…
He’eia Fishpond: history and healing
For many hundreds of years, native Hawaiian fishponds (Loko I’a) have been a vital part of maintaining a balance between the natural resources that are…
Hawaii place names: Pearl Harbor/Pearl City
The vast majority of neighborhoods and towns in Hawaii are known by their traditional native Hawaiian names. The literal translations of those Hawaii place names…
Where’s the meat in Hawaii? The Livestock Tavern
We don’t often write about restaurants here but very often we’re asked where to get locally sourced meat. This is mostly because we tend to…
Hawaii vacation safety tips
We’ve just had a major swell event on Hawaii’s southern shores, so I have to provide some Hawaii vacation safety tips. We’ve seen a series…
Hawaii sports bars: don’t miss your game!
Summer is heating up, and so is the world of professional sports. While a Hawaii vacation is a chance to leave the everyday routine of…
Here’s how I rediscovered the Honolulu Zoo
One of the wonderful things about entertaining visiting family and friends in Hawaii is that it will often lead to activities we might otherwise regard…
Visit the Hidden Kawainui Marsh on Oahu
The Kawainui Marsh State Wildlife Sanctuary in Kailua on Oahu comprises 830 acres. It is the largest freshwater wetland in all of Hawaii and home…
Honolulu’s Exceptional Trees; “Tree Huggers” Here This!
We’ll go out on a limb here and suggest that the kind of tree most commonly associated with Hawaii is the coconut palm. It’s a…
Birding in Hawaii: a birdwatcher’s guide
Hawaii is home to a wide variety of native bird species. Many of them are on the Endangered Species List and some are “critically endangered”….
Waikiki Beach Services: generations of Waikiki Beach Boys
Surf lessons and beach rentals are a major attraction at Waikiki Beach. There are dozens of companies that cater to thousands of Waikiki beachgoers every…