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Organic Farming

Posted on November 30, 2011 in Nature

Oahu Agri ToursThe organic farming movement has come to Hawai‘i in a major way, with many small farms embracing this clean, green method of agriculture. Come visit the farms and meet the forward-thinking farmers who are making a difference in the Islands.

Clean, Green Hawai‘i

Posted on September 30, 2011 in Hawaii, Nature

GreenHawai‘i is blessed with an abundance of sun, waves and wind, potential sources of alternative energy that can help keep the Islands clean and green. In this story, we meet some of the people dedicated to making Hawai‘i a better place by taking advantage of our renewable natural resources.

For the Birds

Posted on July 29, 2011 in Nature, Hawaii

For the BirdsThe unique birds of Hawaii, once so common in the Islands, have become increasingly rare and elusive. Finding them – and capturing their images for posterity – has become the personal mission of photographer Jack Jeffrey.

Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens

Posted on July 25, 2011 in Nature

Hoomaluhia Botanica GardensAll of Hawaii’s islands have their hidden gems, places with a beauty and spirit all their own. One of Oahu’s most glorious, relatively little-seen treasures is Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens. A profusion of tropical plants is waiting here to be discovered, and the scenery is spectacular, framed against the magnificent Koolau Mountains.

Colors of Hawai‘i - Yellow

Posted on April 4, 2011 in Nature

Colors of Hawai'i - Yellow

Hawai‘i is a treat for the senses. Certainly there is much for the eye to take in, as the Islands feature a bold and beautiful palette showcasing the colors of nature in their purest and most vibrant form.

Hawaiian Starlight

Posted on March 22, 2010 in Hawaii, Nature

Hawaiian Starlight

The summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island offers the clearest view of the heavens we can achieve from earth. Jean-Charles Cuillandre created Hawaiian Starlight here through the magic of time-lapse photography.

Hokule‘a

Posted on March 22, 2010 in Hawaii, Nature

In 2007, the iconic Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a embarked on its most ambitious voyage to date: to the Micronesian island home of Mau Piailug-Hokule’a’s first navigator—and from there, all the way to Japan.

Preserving Paradise

Posted on November 23, 2009 in Hawaiian Airlines, Nature

The Nature Conservancy

Visit a very special nature preserve on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. With the help of Hawaiian Airlines volunteers, the Nature Conservancy is working to create a refuge here for native Hawaiian flora and fauna.