The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s Young Aquatic Athletes of 1925
Here’s a look back at December 1925.
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8 Eco-Friendly Cups, Flasks and Bottles You Can Buy on O‘ahu
Opt for a reusable, collapsible and stylish drink container for your next sip on the go.
Kalihi Gets a Little More Public Space with this Bright Pint-Sized Park
Organizations, residents and volunteers are trying new ways to provide pop-up mini parks in communities across O‘ahu.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Skiing in the 1960s
Here’s a look back at March 1967.
Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Hau Tree Restaurant at the Kaimana Beach Hotel Wins Gold for Best Outdoor Dining in Hawai‘i
Shade of the Century: Come for the tree, stay for the food.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: Finding Peace and Waves with AccesSurf
For more than a decade, people have been able to found joy in the waves through the work and assistance of a dedicated group started by a recreational therapist and adaptive athlete.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—beach cleanups to land restoration, fishing equipment to surf shop, free gym to yoga studio—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Birth of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1921.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in July 2021
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2021
Outdoor adventurer, indoor enthusiast, stand-up comedy admirer, Hawaiian music lover, yacht appreciator: Whoever you are, get ready for an action-packed start to the summer.
The Best of Hawai‘i’s Great Outdoors: 20 Great O‘ahu Hikes
Here are 20 great adventures that offer beautiful vistas and waterfalls, steep climbs and relics of the past.
View From Above: Photos From the Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor
It's never been open to the public, but now everyone can appreciate this new view of history.
Meet Honouliuli National Historic Site’s First Superintendent
The granddaughter of internment camp survivors talks about what’s next for Hawai‘i’s largest internment camp site, her own journey through history and how an order at a Honolulu Starbucks helped the Idaho native feel at home in the Islands.
Honolulu is Losing Trees When We Need Them More Than Ever. Can New Initiatives Save Us?
If you can only plant one tree, make it an urban one.
Honolulu’s New Urban Garden Project Helps People Living in Vulnerable Communities Grow Their Own Food
“I’m a gardener, I love gardening and I love saving the world one garden at a time. That’s my motto.”
2021 Astronomical Highlights: When to Watch the Sky in Hawaiʻi
This year, we can see a lunar eclipse. We’re just saying.
Life of the Tree People: Meet the President of the Aloha Arborist Association and System Arborist with Hawaiian Electric Co.
We talk with Desiree Page about how criminal statistics pushed her into arboriculture, how HECO manages power lines and trees, and why trees grow up so fast in Waimānalo.
We Tried This: Electric Mountain Biking Behind Hawai‘i Island’s Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Big Island Bike Tours offers an e-bike ride around the historic property.
Explore Waimea Valley’s Cultural Sites, Native Plants and Waterfall on O‘ahu’s North Shore
The 1,875-acre ahupua‘a is open for swimming, picnicking and exploring.
Life of the Tree People: Meet the Arborist, Landscape Designer and Author of “Growing Native Hawaiian Plants”
Heidi Bornhurst talks about designing a zoo habitat for elephants, using a forklift to pick up her future husband and why grass is a super alien.
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.