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Located on Kauaʻi, Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park is a 6,175-acre state park on the northwestern edge of this Hawaiian island. It’s perhaps one of the most picturesque areas in Hawaii and was formed to protect the Kalalau Valley. The only legal ways to access the valley are by kayak, paddleboard or hiking via the 11-mile …
Located just off of Maui, Molokini is a crescent-shaped islet formed by a partially submerged volcanic crater, making it the perfect spot for a Hawaiian snorkeling or diving adventure. The experts at ScubaDiving.com put it best: “Molokini Crater is a geologic treasure, a picturesque submerged caldera filled with coral reefs that are a shallow, sunny haven for new …
Difficult to visit, the Molokaʻi Forest Reserve should only be on the most intrepid traveler’s list. Those who venture there will be rewarded with a secluded, otherworldly experience. Public access to the forest reserve is available via the western portion on Maunahui Road (also known as Molokaʻi Forest Reserve Road. The initial 5.5 miles of …
Lānaʻi is Hawaii’s sixth largest island and the smallest publicly accessible – and inhabited – island in the chain. With a population of 3,367, the island has an interesting history. The first inhabitants of the island arrived as late as the 15th century, likely from nearby Maui and Molokaʻi. Sugar growing came over from China in 1802, …
There are not many places in the world that you can easily witness the powerful forces of creation and destruction as you can at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Few tourists visit the Big Island compared to the more popular islands like Maui and Oahu. Fewer visitors still visit the southern end of the island, which is a shame.
Imagine witnessing the immense beauty of the Grand Canyon, but on a tropical island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean minutes away from the beach. Waimea Canyon State Park on the garden isle Kauai is an astounding travel destination that will leave you awestruck and perplexed to its origins amongst the island chain.
If you want to enjoy a piña colada on the beach, swim with turtles or see the biggest waves of your life, then Oahu’s North Shore should be your next travel destination. You can explore the picturesque white sand beaches, rocky cliffs, turquoise waters and bask in the Hawaiian sun.
Head over to the Big Island to experience Hawaii’s only active volcano and witness the magnificence of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting exceptional crater lookouts, education centers, travel experiences and cultural landscapes.
