Heritage Sites of the Island of Hawai‘i 🌺​ ​ From sacred heiau (temples) to royal palaces, lush waterfalls, and storied coastlines, the island of Hawai‘i is home to places that hold centuries of history and meaning. Visiting these sites is a chance to learn, reflect, and connect with the living culture of Hawai‘i.​ ​ Explore with care — follow signs, stay on paths, and honour the spiritual meaning of these sites.​ ​ 📌 Save this guide for your next trip to Hawai‘i ​ 📷 Credit: Hawai‘i Tourism A

Today is Earth Day and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is celebrating the native rainforest by honoring the biology of aloha, or “commensalism.” This special relationship can be spotted throughout the forest along many of the park’s popular hiking trails. The relationship is neither parasitic nor symbiotic but a beautiful balance of mutually shared habitat. Keep your eyes open for the reclining “nurse log” trunks of giant hapuʻu tree ferns. Here you can spot multiple species growing from the sam