Complete Rainbow over Waimea Canyon South Shore Kauai Hawaii 1

Waimea Canyon Guide: Drives, Hikes, Lookouts, and Fees

This is the ultimate Waimea Canyon guide for scenic drives, stunning hikes, and essential tips for an unforgettable adventure. One of my favorite hiking destinations in all of Hawaii, Kauai's Waimea Canyon is EPIC for views and experiences.
Black Sand Beaches on the Big Island: Where to Go

Black Sand Beaches on the Big Island: Where to Go

The unique black sand beaches on the Big Island are perfect for turtle sightings, snorkeling, and quiet escapes, but not all are for visitors. See where to find black sand beaches on the Big Island and how to plan your visits, including seeing honu resting on the warm sands.
Maui from the Air flying from Kauai

Interisland Flights in Hawaii: Routes, Fares, and Booking Tips

Discover quick interisland flights in Hawaii with tips on routes, fares, and booking strategies. Maximize your island-hopping adventure because getting to experience more than one of Hawaii's beautiful destinations in a trip makes for a very special adventure.
Lava Glow at Keanakako’i Overlook Trail Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Big Island

The Five Volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii has five different volcanoes, and each one is worth exploring. From the active lava flows at Kilauea to stargazing on Mauna Kea, coffee farms on Hualalai to waterfalls on Kohala, there's so much to see and do in the mountains of the Big Island of Hawai'i.
Taylor Family swimming at beach on Na Pali Coast Polihale State Park Kauai Hawaii 3

Polihale State Park: Kauai’s Most Beautiful Beach (and camping!)

Without a doubt, Polihale State Park is the most beautiful beach on Kauai that you can drive to. It's very remote and the road is terrible, but the payoff is amazing with towering cliffs and gorgeous water. And you can even camp here! Get all the details on planning a visit or camping trip to Polihale State Park on Kauai.
Kalij Pheasant on Mauna Loa Road Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Big Island 5

Mauna Loa Birding Trail: the Beautiful Kīpukapuaulu in Hawaii Volcanoes NP

The Kīpukapuaulu Trail, also known as the Mauna Loa Birding Trail, is a great stop just outside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park entrance and you're sure to see some interesting wildlife. Check out the birds you may see and our tips for having a good time seeking out the colorful birds here on the slopes of Mauna Loa.
Malasadas at Punaluu Bake Shop Big Island Hawaii 3

The Punalu’u Bake Shop in Naalehu: the Best Malasadas on the Big Island

The Punalu'u Bake Shop in Naalehu is one of our favorite places to stop when we're driving around the Big Island of Hawai'i. The malasadas, break and packaged bakery products are too good to pass up, and then you can enjoy them when you get home. And do you know about malasadas? We've got the full scoop!