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Summer Beach Guide

Destination: Hawaiian Islands
Article Source: Outrigger
Islands and beaches. Some things just go better together. Macadamia nuts and pancakes, for example. Tropical sunrises and Kona coffee. In summer, nothing beats a day at the beach. And, boy, do the Hawaiian Islands offer up a selection of beaches. Practically no two beaches are alike, the best beaches vary by season and reason. That's why we crafted this beach guide to give you an idea of what beach to hit by island for snorkeling, surfing, families, turtle-spotting and more. Read More
Our Precious Reefs

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Hawaiian Islands
Article Source: Outrigger

Pioneering undersea explorer, Dr. Sylvia Earle says that every breath of air we take comes from the sea. The ocean is important, because without it, we would not exist. “There’s plenty of water in the universe without life, but nowhere is there life without water.” And at 97% of the Earth’s water, the ocean is the life-support system for all creatures on our planet. That’s a pretty clear reason why we should care about and for our seas.
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The Be-All, End-All Guide to Where to Do What on Waikiki Beach

Destination: Oahu/Waikiki
Article Source: Outrigger
Waikiki Beach contains a world of beach adventures to keep you exploring for days and weeks on end. So here's what you need: the be-all, end-all, grandaddy list of all lists for the best spot along Waikiki Beach to do just about whatever it is you could imagine doing. Read More
Warning Box Jellyfish Invasion

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Hawaii Island
Article Source: Blog Post
Once a month, Hawaii receives a visit from alien invaders. Instead of the air, they come from the sea. They are box jellyfish, and they particularly like the beaches along Waikiki. I've always heard they arrive a week or so after the full moon. I've seen warning signs placed on beaches. I've read about their "victims" in the newspapers. This month, when an email crossed my desk announcing the the pending arrival of these critters, I decided I wanted some more information. So, I went to the experts--the Waikiki Aquarium--and Karen Quinn patiently and thoroughly answered my questions. Read More
Things You Should Know about Hawaii Five-0 2.0

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Hawaii Island
Article Source: Blog Post
The reincarnation of Hawaii Five-0 premiers Monday, September 20, 2010 on CBS. For dedicated fans of the long-time running cop show, there are a few things you should know. Read More
Happy President's Day

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Kauai
Article Source: Blog Post
Many people wonder, my mother included, why I had to move so far away from home to find my home--from Missouri to Hawaii. A little over a year ago, I sat in my living room on Kauai watching history in the making on TV as Barack Obama was sworn in as President of the United States. President Obama spoke about community service. He spoke about volunteerism. Read More
This is Winter in Hanalei

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Kauai
Article Source: Blog Post
Today, I returned to my desk after a weekend writing retreat in Hanalei on Kauai's North Shore. The environmental philosopher Kathleen Dean Moore shared inspiration and tips on writing nature essays. Here, with Kathy's tutelage, is one essay I wrote from the retreat. She called this form, combining prose and poetry, a haibun. Read More
Eat of the Birds of Koolau

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Kauai
Article Source: Blog Post
Last week, I went for a walk on Kauai’s Aliomanu Beach at sunrise. It was a beautiful sunrise. I mean, what sunrise isn’t, especially one that pokes her head above the Pacific Ocean as the warm sands of Hawaii prickle my toes? There’s something about that big, ball of fire, though, that demands our attention and makes us stop in our tracks. Or, in the case of last week, the sunrise made me stop in the tracks of some dog’s footprints. Read More
2010 Year in Pictures

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Hawaii Island
Article Source: Blog Post
In 2010, I traveled around the main Hawaiian Islands, exploring Oahu, Maui, Big Island and, of course, the island on which I live--Kauai. I always pack one of my various cameras when I travel, either my handy iPhone, portable Canon G9 or my SLR, a Canon 20D with a variety of lenses, including a fun and funky Lensbaby, walk-around 17-85mm, and a super-telephoto Tokina 75-400mm. I take way more pictures than I ever post on this blog. Here, in a review of 2010 in pictures, are many of those images that, for one reason or another, were never published. Enjoy.
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The Sting of Rental Cars and Box Jellyfish

Kim Steutermann Rogers
Destination: Hawaii Island
Article Source: Blog Post

It won’t be a Maui weekend, after all. In an economic counter-move, rental car companies on Maui recently reduced their fleet. That means, they shipped cars off the island. I am sure they do this kind of thing on the mainland all the time. As seasons and travel flavors change, executives move their cars around like grocers use just-in-time inventory practices to stock shelves. Unfortunately, in the middle of the Pacific, when tourism picks up again, like it always does in February and March, there aren’t enough cars to go around.
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