Big Island’s beloved Mauna Kea Hotel is scheduled to reopen next Spring. I received this preview today of what it’s going to look like. The hotel was closed due to damage from a 2006 earthquake, which was strong enough to be felt throughout all the main Hawaiian Islands. When the hotel opened in 1965, it [...]

I was walking along the beach the other morning and came across this beautiful Hawaiian Monk Seal. Usually these guys are napping when I take their photo. This time I caught one wide awake.  I hope you enjoy.