Synopsis

Discover the rich cultural traditions and extraordinary natural resources that combine to create the true Hawaiian experience. See how volcanic chaos created this place of incredible splendor when we journey from the edge of fiery Kilauea to some of the world's most spectacular beaches.

Follow recent college graduate Sean Tadaki as he returns to the island where his ancestors lived and rediscovers what it means to be Hawaiian. Catch the perfect wave with surfing champion Rochelle Ballard as she builds up her stamina to face Oahu's dangerous North Shore. And encounter a family of Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) who have roped, wrangled, and broken broncos together for four generations under shadows of Maui's Mt. Haleakala.

From outrigger racing to spear fishing to illegal marijuana fields, explore the reality behind the travel brochures - Hawaii.