Located along the road to Akaka Falls, this charming roadside stand is colorful and inviting. Try a slice of sugar cane, or a taste of fresh coconut for a mere pittance. The stand also offers a grand selection of papayas or bananas for the condo kitchen and even a few exotic tropical fruits for the […]
Standing at 13,796 feet, the summit of Big Island’s Mauna Kea is the highest point in the state of Hawaii as well as the central pacific. With its last eruption more than 4,600 years ago, Hawaii’s most recoginized mountain is now home to some of the most technologically advanced astronomy equipment on the planet. Until […]
The Big Island is the youngest of all the Hawaiian islands. Older islands like Oahu and Maui have had time to erode, filling their surrounding waters with sand and silt which can limit visibility. Big Island’s Kona coastline is mostly rocky shore, and desert land conditions produce very little runoff. This make’s Kona’s waters some […]
Perhaps the most visited place on Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is unlike any other place found on the planet. With more than 30 destinations and over 100 miles of trails one could easily spend weeks inside the park and not see everything. Because of the sheer volume of things to do in Hawaii […]
The city of Kona sits on the side of the third largest mountain on the island: Hualalai. Its massive face rises high above sea level and hosts many unique environments. One such environment is the cloud forest above Kona which is accessed by one of the most scenic mountain drives in the area. Kaloko drive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Big Island tours help visitors take in views and join activities that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Whether it’s horseback riding on the remote north coastline or exploring deep coral reefs with a submarine, there is a heady mix of tour options to enjoy. Roberts Hawaii and Jack’s Tours both operate sightseeing bus tours […]
