Warm Places in the Winter

As it gets colder and colder, we look forward to warmer days to come. In the meantime, conservationist and nature photographer Ian Shive shares photography that will make you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise.

December 21, 2020

By: Ian Shive

Show: Nature in Focus

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Photo By: Ian Shive

Honokaa, Hawaii

A zen moment along the Hamakua coast.

The Big Island, Hawaii

Winter from the Waipio Valley.

Kauai, Hawaii

Kalalau Lookout at the top of Waimea Canyon in Kokee State Park.

Waipio Valley, Hawaii

Swimming and meditating at the sacred falls in the valley. Known as the princess falls, this is where one of the princesses of Hawaii would come to bathe. She is rumored to be buried in the cliffs high above the valley floor.

Punalu'u, Hawaii

The Punalu'u Black Sand Beach are located in a county park just outside of Volcanoes National Park. This is a popular tourist spot because of the rare black sand and common sightings of turtles.

Kauai, Hawaii

A colorful bike tied to a lone palm tree on the north shore in Hanalei Colony.

Ofu Island

A coral reef in the National Park of American Samoa.

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial is located in the northwest Hawaiian Islands, though not part of the state of Hawaii.

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Spinner dolphins swimming among the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial.

Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California

An evening on Becher's Bay beach.

Republic of Palau

There are hundreds of these such islands, most uninhabited and home to birds and the surrounding, rich coral reef.

The Republic of Palau

Aerial view of coral and the uninhabited rock islands.

The Republic of Palau

Aerial view of Palau known as "70 Mile Islands" as well as the rich coral reef surrounding them. These islands are closed to the public, including divers, kayakers, etc. for conservation reasons.