Hawaii is well known for its world-class beaches and prehistoric landscapes. However, it also has a rich history and one of the most vivid, multi-layered cultures you'll find anywhere. Thankfully, ...

There’s a mountain on Oahu named for the Greek myth of Tantalus, for whom satisfaction was always just out of reach. The road up is winding, filled with switchbacks, hanging vines, and vistas where, ...

President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation declaring Hawaii the 50th state on this day in history, Aug. 21, 1959. "All 49 states will join in welcoming the new one – Hawaii – to this union," ...

HONOLULU -- More than 500 years ago, Hawaiians placed four boulders on a Waikiki beach to honor visitors from the court of Tahiti's king who had healed the sick. They were "mahu," which in Hawaiian ...

On the Oahu ridge named for the Greek myth of Tantalus, for whom satisfaction was always just out of reach, the winding road is filled with switchbacks, hanging vines, and vistas where couples linger ...