There’s no arguing that Hawaii is unique among the states for many reasons, and for the last quarter-century or so, I’ve been ...

Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the ...

Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black ... remove any sand from the beach. Explore more of Hawaii's top ...

Not so fast. A development that includes condominiums and a conference center is being proposed for one of Hawaii’s famous black sand beaches, but some native islanders are against the idea.

The sky is a gray canvas backlit by the moonlight and dotted with blots of Christmas green and red. Giant, glowing orbs ...

Other places in the world that have a high concentration of black sand beaches include the Aleutians, Hawaii, and the Canary Islands. White sand beaches, on the other hand, form where there are large ...