Gods Smiled on the Lavish Shores of Kauai

Kauai, lush with foliage, resplendent with waterfalls, and isolated by tumultuous surf, is the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. It remained undisturbed by the tribal wars that plagued Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island of Hawaii for centuries. The protocols of the 2,000-year-old Polynesian Kapu system were practiced on Kauai in relative harmony. It […]

Discover Vintage Hawaii on Lanai

“Whoo, it’s lunar!” shouts my 11-year-old from the rear seat of the Jeep Wrangler Sahara. White knuckles gripping the wheel, I navigate the rutted, red-dirt track bouncing alongside mammoth boulders and rust-coloured rocks. Windows down, an earthy smell and sprinkle of dust float through the Jeep. We are exploring Garden of the Gods on the […]

Celebrating 50 Years of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act

Americans love their national parks, and for good reason. Protecting over six million acres of land, the parks are places of refuge, relaxation, and connection to nature. It turns out there’s a similar system for our oceans and lakes. This fall marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, an […]