by Andrew Doughty | May 3, 2025 | Blog
May is the start of Invasive Species Awareness Month in Hawai‘i. While recognizing this issue as an “awareness month” is in its eighth year, invasive species have been a problem for much longer than that. The isolated evolution of the plants and animals...
by Andrew Doughty | Apr 19, 2025 | Blog, Great Smoky
Today starts the annual celebration known as National Park Week. If you ever needed an excuse to get out and explore America’s backyard, this is a great time to do it. The writer and historian Wallace Stegner famously called the national parks “…the...
by Andrew Doughty | Apr 12, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
Heading to Hawaii? Whether you’re soaking up the sun, snorkeling with sea turtles, or just floating your worries away, a little ocean-themed humor is the perfect way to keep things light. So, before you dive in (literally or figuratively), here’s a fresh batch...
by Andrew Doughty | Apr 5, 2025 | Blog
Snorkeling in Hawaii is like diving into a tropical aquarium without the glass walls. Whether you’re gliding over shallow coral gardens or exploring volcanic lava formations, you’ll encounter a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful marine life. But before you...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 29, 2025 | Blog
Stargazing in Death Valley is like nature handing you a VIP pass to the universe. The skies are so dark and clear that the stars practically yell, “Look at me!” But what really steals the show are the constellations. It’s like a cosmic scavenger hunt, and honestly,...