December = Kekemapa

What is the name of these two islets off the coast of Oahu?

Located less than one mile off the windward coast of Oahu, these two islands are commonly called "the Mokes" or the "Twin Islands". They are a part of the Hawaii State Seabird Sanctuary and activities on them are strictly regulated by law.

Local surfers ride the waves on both sides of the larger island (on the left), and kayak tours to both are popular, though the smaller island (on the right) is off-limits to visitors.

Tropical Paradise

Kahili Falls, where waterfalls abound

November = Nowemapa

What is the name of these lush falls?

Also known as Five Sisters, these waterfalls are located on Kauai's southern slopes. They are fed by a nearby 5,100-foot mountain, the peak of which is thought to be the wettest spot on earth, receiving more than 460 inches of rainfall each year.

With rain like that, it's no wonder the setting of these waterfalls is so lush and green.