The most breathtaking view on Oahu: The Pali Lookout Whenever I have first-time friends and family visiting, this is our first stop and though I've seen this view countless times since the mid-80s, I'm just as awe-inspired today as I was from the first time I saw it. Pali Panorama by Scott Smithson
Akaka Falls, a short drive from Hilo The windward sides of the islands are packed with lush greenery and abundant waterfalls. Akaka falls on the Big Island is a can't-miss sight that's easy to get to. Today, you can put it on your desktop! Akaka Falls (2) by Kristina D.C. Hoeppner is licensed under
A gem of a beach on Maui - Big Beach What the locals call "Big Beach" at Makena holds a very special place in my heart - it was the very first Hawaiian beach I ever stepped into and it changed my life forever after. This specific shot is on a "big day" where the
Stare and this long enough and you'll feel the warmth of the Hawaiian Sunset This was taken from Ala Moana Beach park, a popular centrally located beach on Oahu just a few minutes from Waikiki. It's the kind of photo that, if you look at it long enough, will transport you there. Try it and
East Oahu’s last remaining wilderness and a treasure for all to enjoy The Kaiwi Coastline on Oahu's southeast shores has something for everyone - surfing a world-famous Sandy Beach, a great hike for the whole family at Makapuu Lighthouse, and a pristine sandy coastline that stretches for several miles. It's a great place to enjoy
Is this what heaven looks like? Kauai's Kalalau Valley I have been to this valley both from the mountains (about where this view is) and from the ocean and while there are many beautiful places in Hawaii, I still think this one is above all others. Kauai is my 2nd favorite island and this stunning
An amazing spectacle of power I vividly remember seeing a lava flow for the first time. I was staying with some friends on the Big Island and we drove to a spot in the middle of the night. I looked out and saw a long finger of the most captivating deep-orange red color I've ever
The most beautiful place on earth I spent a week kayaking and camping on Kauai's Na Pali coast in my 20s and it was the most amazing nature trip I've ever taken. For me, this is the most beautiful place on earth. I'd have to say that Kauai is my 2nd favorite island (Oahu No
Rainbow Falls on the Big Island This is one of the most accessible waterfalls in the entire state of Hawaii. It's short drive outside of Hilo town and is practically next to a local highway. It's a major tourist attraction with ample parking and wheelchair accessibility. That side of the island is very wet and
Nothing quite like a sunset, right? One of the most amazing things about sunsets besides their incredible beauty is how people line up on the beach to watch them. It's like we're all mesmerized for about a half hour until the sun falls below the horizon. A long time ago I had an office with
I have had several people ask me how oceans are different from lakes. After all, they are both a body of water, right? This is true, however there are some key differences between the two. There are different varieties of sea life and water sports, for example. There are also just simple differences like the
When I talk to tourists who have just been to the islands, their reviews are usually dominated by their newfound love for Hawaiian island food. I love hearing their reviews of poke (island fish) and laulau (pork wrapped in taro leaf.) There’s a good chance that they went to a Hawaiian Luau and visited local
