Recently President Obama spoke at a Conservation Conference in Washington D.C. We have taken a section and posted it here: “And this is personally important to me. Some of you know that I grew up in Hawaii mostly, and we got some pretty nice outdoors in Hawaii. (Laughter.) And you spend a lot of time [...]
In hula, hand gestures illustrate the words of the song or chant that accompanies it. In ancient times, dancers would act out events they hoped would occur. Therefore, in a sense, the hula was a kind of prayer.
Each island has its own official color and flower: The Big Island’s color is red, and its flower is the red ohia lehua blossom. Oahu’s color is yellow, and its flower is the ilima flower Lanai’s color is orange and its flower is the kaunaoa (air plant) Molokai’s color is green and its flower is [...]
It is a bit different here in Hawaii when you have a Monday than it is in other places in the world. Especially if you are a guest of Hawaii Outdoor Guides. We still snorkel in the ocean and visit Volcanoes National Park to see glowing lava. Days that feel like a Monday to us [...]
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Are you looking forward to seeing whales on your trip to Hawaii? We stay in touch with local captains to see what is happening in the water. On our last snorkel trip we could hear the whales singing underwater! It is such an amazing experience to be here for whale season. What happens if you [...]
Lava is again flowing inside Volcanoes National Park. Look at our video of the lava that we captured December 18th. Then book a Volcanoes Tour with us!
Are you looking to hike Mauna Loa, camp overnight and get a shuttle back to your car? Hawaii Outdoor Guides is now offering a special shuttle service for hikers that want to start from the Saddle Road side of Mauna Loa and finish at Mauna Loa Rd inside Volcanoes National Park. Why do you need [...]
If you noticed our new pictures on our facebook page you probably noticed our new volcano picture. Did we really see that view? Yes, on our last tour you could see the red glow from the lava lake inside the halemaumau crater where the goddess Pele lives. Is there any other lava flowing on Hawaii? [...]
Hawaii Outdoor Guides offer small group tours of the island of Hawaii. Why does this matter to you? More personal attention, less time getting on and off of a large bus and more time exploring the sites. Call us crazy but that is what gets us excited about seeing a new place. When you go [...]