Hawaii history

Numerous myths and legends surround the life of King Kamehameha, unifier of the Hawaiian Islands and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.

Here are some things to know before visiting Hawaiʻi’s heiau, pōhaku, petroglyphs and other ancient sacred sites.

Travel back to May 1, 1976, the day the Hawaiian long-distance voyaging canoe launched and the journey that followed.

How a Kauai resort and the vision of one woman created a dream many hope will be recaptured

The stories behind the popular nicknames of natural landmarks across the Islands.

Get to know how these natural landmarks received their popular nicknames.