Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black sand can get very hot. It will most likely take you some time to get ...

The sky is a gray canvas backlit by the moonlight and dotted with blots of Christmas green and red. Giant, glowing orbs ...

State Senate, District 1: Portion of Pepeekeo, Papaikou, Hilo, Keaukaha, Kaumana State Senate, District 2: Keaau, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Orchidlands Estates, Ainaloa ...

Have you ever seen Hawaii’s famous black sand beach before? How about a green sand beach? Both are available on the Big Island! Punalu’u Black Sand Beach is located on the southeast side of ...

For some of the most unique and delicious coffee in the world, head to this secret Hawaiian island. Enjoy a guided tour to ...

Visit a black-sand beach. Sand on the Hawaiian Islands can range from coconut white to midnight black, with some beaches even boasting green or red swathes. Punaluu Black Sand Beach on Big Island is a ...

Papakolea green sand beach is one of only four in the world and is close to the island’s southernmost tip. Punalu’u has black basalt sand and is also in the south but north of Papakolea. By contrast, ...

Picture relaxing in Hawai‘i.  We’re pretty sure you imagined a beach.   Hawai‘i has some of the best ones in the world, from ...

There’s no arguing that Hawaii is unique among the states for many reasons, and for the last quarter-century or so, I’ve been ...