Papakōlea Beach on the Big Island gets its stunning emerald hue from a mineral called olivine. Papakōlea Beach isn’t your typical beach. Commonly referred to as “Green Sand Beach,” the stretch of ...

Hawaii's coastline is legendary, drawing millions of visitors every year who dream of soft sand and crystal-clear waters.

When Kawika Riley surveys the beaches and forested hills of the Hawaiian islands, his eyes are drawn to a dangerous interloper: flammable invasive grasses. Two years ago, such grasses fed devastating ...