My Honolulu: The Magic of Magic Island During the Pandemic
When the crowds disappeared, we discovered a new community of regulars and anything-but-regular encounters at Ala Moana Beach Park.
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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.
We Tried It: Summer Sunflower Event at Waimānalo Country Farms
Take cheerful Insta-worthy family photos, feed farm animals, eat a sunflower head and sip fresh squeezed lemonade.
6 Best Spots for A Family Picnic this Spring in Honolulu
Dine al fresco with your ‘ohana on April 23 for National Picnic Day.
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.
Looking For Things to Do By Yourself During Quarantine? Here Are the Best Solo Outdoor Activities on O‘ahu
The latest emergency orders allow us to try new things outdoors, find some new local grubs and relax—as long as we do it alone.
From ‘Iolani Palace to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Honolulu’s Street Art: Take a Virtual Tour Around the Islands
This summer, plan a trip to some of our state’s cultural, historical and natural treasures from the comfort of your quarantine cave.
Weekend Adventures in Honolulu: Our Family Guide to Exploring Wahiawā Botanical Garden
Spend a day hunting for exotic species at this cool, shady and tucked-away garden in Central O‘ahu.
What’s Reopening This Week: Outdoor Sports Fields and Courts, Retail Businesses and Drive-In Services
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell outlines the next phase of reopening the city in his Ho‘oulu i Honolulu, or “Restore Honolulu,” order, which has been extended through June 30.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Public Schools Will Remain Closed for the Rest of the School Year
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 17.
No Walk in the Park: 3 Honolulu Projects Making Headlines Right Now
Even playgrounds and parks can spark protests.
Our Family Guide: Waimea Valley on O‘ahu’s North Shore
Our 8 tips for swimming and playing games at a sacred spot and cultural park on O‘ahu's North Shore.
Cool Jobs: What It’s Like Being a Water Slide Tester at Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i
What does your child want to be when he or she grows up? In every issue of HONOLULU Family, we talk with people about their interesting jobs in Hawai‘i. This month, meet the man who spends his day on water slides.
A Walk in the Park? Why So Many Major Events Are Leaving Kapi‘olani Regional Park
Kapi‘olani Regional Park is somewhat of an anomaly: It is managed by the city but governed by a trust.
Inside HONOLULU: Life at the Smallest Park in Our City
The toughest stories sometimes come in tiny packages.
Field Notes: This Little Park Below Diamond Head Road is a Hidden Outdoor Gem
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Mākālei Beach Park.
Our Family Guide to a Town Treasure: The Lyon Arboretum in Honolulu
Discover hidden trails, tucked-away huts and thousands of plants at this Mānoa oasis.
This National Monument is Home to Rare Species Found Nowhere Else in the World
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument turns 10 this month. Here’s what that means for Hawai‘i.
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.
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.
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.
Bring a (Small) Blanket to Visit 7 of the Smallest City Parks on O‘ahu.
Tiny parks in Honolulu.
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We aren’t picky, we’re just…discerning.
Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.