When the early Polynesians first landed in Hawaii, about 1,000 years ago, future habitation of the islands was no doubt assured when the newcomers came across their first waterfall. There are lots of ...

Beautiful beaches, world-class surfing, awe-inspiring volcanoes and lush rainforests are all things to get excited about when visiting Hawaii. But some people enjoy the breathtaking waterfalls as much ...

I love a good guided hike and have gotten to go out with Hawaii Forest & Trail several times for them. The Kohala waterfalls hike and adventure to the North Shore of the Big Island is such a special, ...

Are you looking for the best Road to Hana stops for kids that are worth it? Keep scrolling for an honest review of Pua’a Ka’a Falls and tips for hiking with kids. This review of Pua’a Ka’a Falls as a ...

HILO, Hawaii — The first time you fly into the Kona Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island, you’ll be struck by two things: the nearly relentless sunshine (moderated by volcanic smoke that locals call “vog”) ...

(Note: In honor of Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood this year, I am posting occasional Hawaii travel stories on this blog.) It didn't take long to figure out that Herman Kunewa had both a sense ...

At 38 miles long and 10 miles across, Molokai is Hawaii's fifth-largest island. It's home to a population of about 7,400 people, and the residents here, largely native Hawaiians, all strive to ...

HILO, HAWAII — The sights and sounds of falling water trip the senses. The noise alone — the gushing, the rolling, the crashing, the sprinkling — is a delightful earful. Then the visuals: the sprays ...

The four-story showplace on the Big Island of Hawaii features a lighted sports court with stadium-style seating, an aquatic center and an Olympic-sized swimming pool, among other things. Perched atop ...

Characterized by lush tropical foliage, thundering waterfalls, multicolored beaches, and rugged cliffs, Hawaii is the textbook definition of paradise. While there are plenty of high-end homes for ...

Tour: The 3 1/2-hour Hilo Tropical Waterfalls Tour with Hawaii Forest & Trail guide service is $118-$142, including lunch: hawaii-forest.com. For an up-close waterfall experience, book a room or ...