During the transition period, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, under the direction of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, remains the principal agency to make final management ...

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From stargazing on the tallest mountain in Hawaiʻi to staying at an exclusive, adults-only resort, the Islands offer ...

Mount Everest is indeed the world's highest mountain, with its peak standing at 8,849m (that's 8.8km) above the ocean.

From discovering secret waterfalls and stargazing, to checking out the epic surf and catching a glimpse of an erupting volcano, Hawaii is full of surprises ... At over 4000m, Mauna Kea is said to be ...

Looking to height from the base to peak rather than measurement above sea level, Mauna Kea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is the highest mountain in the world. Measuring from its ocean floor ...

Every time we visit a Hawaiian island we make it a point to try out something new or unusual. Our preference is to go off the beaten path or to try a lesser-known tour that isn’t packed with tourists.

Be careful! Rainbow Falls in Hawaii Visit the Dormant Volcano Mauna Kea If you’re spending 5 days on The Big Island, be sure to visit Mauna Kea. This is a dormant volcano that last erupted around ...

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa continues to solidify its status as a leading research institution with multiple rankings, ...