Kaumana Cave
Mauna Loa erupted spectacularly in 1880, illuminating the skies above Hilo. Fiery jets of gas and lava were launched thousands of feet skyward, and could be seen from afar...

Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea ("White Mountain") is a dormant volcano on Hawai'i Island, the youngest, largest and southernmost island in the Hawaiian Archipelago. At 13,796 feet, Mauna Kea is the highest volcano in Hawai'i.

Kamehameha, The Lonely One
Legend surrounds the birth and death of Hawaii's greatest warrior-king. It is said that he was born on a stormy night, during which a bright star, Kokoiki, appeared in the heavens. Some historians believe that Kokoiki refers to Halley's Comet...

The Legend of Hinaikeahi and Hinaikawai
The legend of Maui's sisters, Hinaikeahi and Hinaikawai, is perhaps the most fantastic of the tales surrounding the Hala'i Hills.

The Legend of Kauila at Punalu'u
Long, long ago, a magnificent turtle appeared on the moonlit shores of Punalu'u. Honu-po'o-kea was no ordinary sea turtle....

Aloha Festival
Think September and you think of Labor Day and going back to school after a long, hot summer. In Hawaii, September also brings the Aloha Festival.

Tango-no-sekku, the Boy's Day Festival
On May 5th, Japanese families throughout Hawaii display beautiful carp banners outside their homes. Called koi-nobori, each streamer traditionally symbolizes a son in the household. The largest carp at the top represents the eldest son, while the littlest at the bottom represents the youngest boy.

Hina Matsuri, the Girl's Day Festival
Hina Matsuri is the annual Girls' Day Festival celebrated on March 3 by Japanese and Okinawan families in Hawai'i.

Hawaiian Monk Seal
On July 6, 2000, the residents on the island of Kauai were treated to a very special event. A baby Hawaiian monk seal, or pup, was born on the shores of Poipu beach...

Hawaiian Tree Snail (Pupu Kani Oe)
Imagine walking through a tropical Hawaiian forest and hearing a faint song rising from the tangled brush. Where is it coming from? Is it coming from the trees? The ferns? The grass?

Humpback Whale
Visit Hawai'i during the winter months, and you may be lucky enough to see humpback whales...

'I'iwi
What's that squeaky song? Peering through tree ferns, you spy a red bird high in the rainforest canopy...

Kamehameha Butterfly
The pulelehua, or Kamehameha butterfly, is one of only two butterflies that are native to Hawai'i...

'Opihi
"Got 'opihi?" It's the question asked at every Hawaiian lu'au...

Pacific Green Sea Turtle
Did you know that all the hatchlings in the nest of the Pacific green sea turtle are either male or female? The sex of the turtles is determined by the temperature of the nest...

Pueo (Hawaiian Short-eared Owl)
What is it about owls that inspires so many myths and legends? Owls are a symbol of wisdom; their watchful eyes penetrate the darkness, seeing all...