The quiet town of Pahala is tucked away deep in the heart of Ka’u’s upland plains. This lesser-known area is home to quite a few back country scenic drives, and Wood Valley Road (6.5 miles long) is one of them. As you leave Pahala area and head up into the valley you you’ll pass by […]
For those living in the rain forest community of Mountain View on the Big Island, there’s only one place in town to get a bite after 5pm and that’s Verna’s Too Drive In in the heart of Mountain View town. Next to the gas station, Verna’s Too is open until 9pm. This is some authentic […]
Many Big Island locals have their own opinions on where the best Malasadas can be found. Malasadas Portuguese donuts made popular by immigrants working in the sugar cane fields. Today you can travel to any major Hawaiian town (and quite a few of the smaller ones) and find yourself a place to buy this sugary […]
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is gigantic. It’s over 200,000 acres, and half of that lies in the park’s Kahuku unit accessible from the South Point/Ocean View area, currently only open from 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays due to park budgetary restrictions. If you’re passing through on a weekend, or are staying in the Ka’u area […]
Hilo only has a few sushi options, and if you’re looking for good, affordable, unpretentious japanese food in Hilo, Ocean Sushi Deli is the place. True, if you’re coming from Honolulu or a city on the mainland you may be unimpressed, but walk by this place on any night of the week and you’ll see […]
What are Mouflon Sheep? Mouflon sheep, scientifically classified as Ovis orientalis orientalis, are perceived to be one of the primordial ancestors to the contemporary domesticated sheep. Originating from the arid steppes near the Caspian Sea, within the ancient realms of Mesopotamia (which is now Iran and Iraq), these creatures are a living emblem of our […]
Located at the 2500 foot level at the base of Mauna Kea, this family run farm puts forth gorgeous produce. Stop by any Tuesday or Friday afternoons or Saturdays at the nearby Waimea Town Market at Parker School on Saturday mornings to gather the sweetest carrots, lettuce and other treats found in high-end island restaurants.
Nestled in Pahala’s scenic Wood Valley 2.4 miles up the road from town sits the Ka’u Coffee Mill. The mill, which processes nearly all of the coffee grown in the Ka’u area, currently offers tours and tastings by appointment only (808) 928-9811. In recent years Ka’u coffee has gained recognition worldwide, and the mill offers […]
Located within walking distance of the bus terminal and historic downtown Hilo, this intimate inn offers a great location and reasonable rates. The inn is located in one of Hilo’s original commercial buildings. Built in 1944, guest rooms have hardwood floors an private baths. The accommodations are basic, but the innkeeper keeps the modern necessities available […]
Arguably Ka’u’s most scenic drive, Kaalaiki road (15 miles one way) lies between Pahala and Na’alehu up on the mountainside above both towns. Referred to as “the high road” by locals, Kaalaiki is the scenic route through this lesser-known part of big island. Sitting on Mauna Loa’s eastern flanks, the best time to do this […]
