Tag: hawaii
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Waimea Canyon in Kauai, Hawaii

By Rachel Puryear The Hawaiian island of Kauai is a bit less known than some of its neighbors, but it also has plenty of awe-inspiring beauty to showcase. It’s a little sleepier, too, which can offer a bit quieter island-exploring experience. Here are some highlights of beautiful Kauai: Waimea Canyon Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of…
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Exploring Honolulu, Hawaii

By Rachel Puryear Honolulu is Hawaii’s largest city, and its capital, and it’s on the coast of the island of Oahu. It’s also the world’s most remote major city of its size, located thousands of miles from the nearest other large cities. Its isolation shapes the local culture and economy. There’s plenty to see and…
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The Volcanoes of Hawaii, Part 2: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

By Rachel Puryear The beautiful Hawaiian islands are known for their warm tropical weather, beaches, abundant rainforests, and laid-back culture – but did you know that these islands are also home to some pretty magnificent volcanoes, too? Hawaii’s two national parks both showcase these volcanoes fantastically, and this post will cover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,…
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The Volcanoes of Hawaii, Part 1: Haleakala National Park

By Rachel Puryear The beautiful Hawaiian islands are known for their warm tropical weather, beaches, abundant rainforests, and laid-back culture – but did you know that these islands are also home to some pretty magnificent volcanoes, too? Hawaii’s two national parks both showcase these volcanoes fantastically, and this post will cover Haleakala National Park, on…