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Field Notes: Go the Distance with Hawaiian Ultra Running Team
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Hawaiian Ultra Running Team, or HURT.
Hidden Honolulu: Explore the Best Secrets the City Has to Offer
We delve deep into underground passages, secret societies and mysteries to bring you the best secrets the city has to offer.
Lāna‘i Guide: 7 Places to Grab ‘Ono Kine Grindz on Lāna‘i
Find out where to eat on Lāna‘i.
Lāna‘i Guide: 5 Places to Stay on Lāna‘i
Stay at a plantation home or a luxurious hotel.
O‘ahu Hike of the Month: Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail
A challenging hike with beautiful views of Kailua and Waimānalo.
Field Notes: These Surfers Get Up Before Dawn to Catch the Best Waves
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: dawn patrollers.
Big Island Guide: Explore the Outdoors
Get out there, is all we can say. (Oh, and pack water and a lunch.)
Field Notes: The Scoop on Hawai‘i’s Dog Parks
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Ala Wai Dog Park.
Get Lost: Visit 16 Iconic O‘ahu Filming Locations From the Hit Show
You’ll never believe how they transformed some of these iconic O‘ahu locations into Lost film sets. Join us on a virtual tour of the show.
Field Notes: Inside a Honolulu Community Garden
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Makiki Community Garden.
3 Essential Ways to Survive in the Wild, Hawaiian Style
Brother Noland teaches us how to use a rabbit stick, start a fire and throw a net.
Go Mauka: 5 Peaceful Mountainside Adventures for Land Lovers on Oahu
Beaches are great, but some weekends you just have to head for the hills. Here are a few of our favorite land-based adventures.
16 Fascinating Facts About Sharks in Hawai‘i Every Local Should Know
We came up with a handy list of 16 facts you may not know about sharks in Hawai‘i.
3 Serene Places to Picnic on O‘ahu
In Hawai‘i, eating out doesn’t have to mean at a restaurant. Here are a few of our favorite picnic spots.
5 Nighttime Outdoor Adventures on O‘ahu
Some of O‘ahu’s coolest adventures happen outdoors at night.
23 Outdoor Hawai‘i Adventures to Enjoy Now
Hawaii is a beautiful place. Don’t let tourists have all the fun.
4 Stunning Camp Sites Hidden on O‘ahu
With our perfect weather, camping in Hawai‘i couldn’t be easier. Just grab a tent and some supplies, and head out to one of these scenic spots.
14 Stages of Simulated Skydiving in Hawai‘i
Our senior editor took an early test flight, and laid out the basics.
Hōkūleʻa: Teaching on the Wind
As the Hōkūleʻa sets off across the world, Hawaii students will be taking notes.
Getting an Early Glimpse of Hokulea and Hikianalia Canoe Trek
Polynesian canoes go on a three-hour tour.
Field Notes: Paragliding in Hawai‘i
Each month Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Paragliding.
North Shore’s Surf Row: Where The Pro Surfers Live
We road-tripped to the North Shore of O‘ahu to take a neighborly peek over the surf world’s most expensive fences.
Birds of Paradise: Can You Spot These 5 Hawai‘i Birds in Honolulu?
You don’t have to venture deep into the forest to spot beautiful, interesting birds.
