Mountain View is a small town south of Hilo on the east side, and most people’s only encounter with it is driving through on the way to the volcano. One wouldn’t expect one of the best bakeries on the island to be hidden here, but Pearl’s Bakery is head and shoulders above anything you’ll find […]
Getting to and from the Big Island seems to getting easier every year especially for those who are arriving for the North American continent and points beyond. Many large airlines have discovered the Big Island and continue to expand non-stop service from the continent on a regular basis. Larger than al the other islands put […]
Located along Kamehameha III Road just makai of Mamalahoa Highway, there is a restaurant that is near and dear to all who love genuine island cuisine. It is the perfect mix of island atmosphere, endless Pacific Ocean views that offers lots of home grown style and flavors. Perched on the slopes of the Keauhou resort, […]
Many may have already encountered this Big Island talent during one of his performances as a part of the group Na Palapalai. The group was frequently featured at special events around the islands where they would bring their creative and cultural sounds to many visitors lucky enough to experience them at sunset in one of […]
Four miles from downtown Hilo sits the only rainforest zoo in the United States: The Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. With over 80 animal species and beautifully landscaped park grounds tended by various plant clubs from around east Hawaii, the zoo is a great place to spend an hour or two in a lush rainforest setting. The Pana’ewa […]
It’s a trip I’ve taken more than once over the past two years, but today, I thought it should be taken a slower than usual. Other times I have visited have been in the crush of the summer months where areas along Alii Drive swell with tourists, rental cars and other sign of economic prosperity. […]
One of the more enjoyable things to do while on the Big Island is a visit to one of the island’s many farmers markets. It provides those staying in large resorts a bounty of fresh fruit and treats and for the condominium dwellers, it offers an option to overpriced resort grocery stores. For the souvenir […]
Luxury resorts are numerous along the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, but many especially return visitors will opt out of the upscale resort experience in search of something more unique personal and private. The Big Island has many options to satisfy the tastes of the resort weary. However, there are many cautions for those […]
By far the most impressive and accessible waterfall in the immediate Hilo area is Rainbow falls. Just a short drive up Waianuenue avenue, this spot is a favorite among both locals and tourists. The 80-foot waterfall sits on Wailuku stream, which forms the northern boundary of Hilo, and is entirely fed by runoff from the […]
East Hawaii isn’t really known for its snorkeling. Strong currents and heavy rainfall tend to make most areas murky and unsuitable for underwater viewing, but there are still a few jewels along the coastline and the Waiopae tidepools, sometimes also referred to as Kapoho tidepools is one of them. These pools are large depressions in the lava that […]
