Just in case you missed the previous Heritage Gardens photos, they can be found here. This time, we'll take a short tour of the Japanese section of Heritage Gardens. The park is a living memorial to the immigrants who moved to Hawaii and helped settle the island. Many who came eventually returned home, but others stayed. Here are a few Heritage Gardens photos that give a small … [Read more...] about Maui’s Heritage Gardens photos – part 2
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Craig Johnson on the latest Walt Longmire mystery
Craig Johnson is the author of the Walt Longmire mystery series. In this interview, the New York Times bestselling author discusses the series and how the latest installment, “Dry Bones,” came about.“It should come as no surprise that all of my books are based on newspaper articles from the high plains region,” Johnson said. “It's a way of keeping the books grounded in the … [Read more...] about Craig Johnson on the latest Walt Longmire mystery
Friday Fotos — Horsing Around with Laurie Hanan
These photos were taken by Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan. We begin with a few rodeo shots, then move on to polo, which turns out to be big in Hawaii. As you would most likely guess, horses aren't native to the islands. They were first brought there in 1803 when a mare and her foal were given to King Kamehameha as a gift. Horses, ranching, rodeos, and polo became an integral part … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Horsing Around with Laurie Hanan
Kay Hadashi returns to Friday Fotos with an Orchids and Ice tour
One of the things I love about featuring photos from others is that I get to see parts of Hawaii I've never seen before. This week, Kay Hadashi returns with a trip to parts of Hawaii Volcanos National Park she took while researching "Orchids and Ice." When you get to the photo of the steam vent at the park, take note that it's the site of a gruesome (but ficititious!) murder in … [Read more...] about Kay Hadashi returns to Friday Fotos with an Orchids and Ice tour
Friday Fotos – fabulous Hawaii sunset photos by Laurie Hanan
A beautiful Hawaii sunset is like no other. This week, Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan is my guest photographer and is showing off some of her Hawaii sunset photos. Laurie is one of those lucky people who lives in one of the world's most beautiful places, has an eye for a fabulous photos, and tells great stories.This week, she's sharing some of her Hawaii sunset shots taken near … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – fabulous Hawaii sunset photos by Laurie Hanan