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 ...

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”) ...

Are you starting to plan your Maui vacation and want some ideas of Maui tours and activities worth adding to your itinerary?

(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 ...

In a video posted on TikTok, the normally serene Hawaiian waterfall, Rainbow Falls, is transformed into a raging wall of water by Hurricane Hone. The 80 foot (24 metre) waterfall near Hilo on Hawaii’s ...

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 ...

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 ...