Are you a thrill seeker who also wants to see some of the most beautiful scenery the Big Island has to offer? Make sure to check out the South Point cliff dive, near the town of Naalehu. This national historic landmark district offers an amazing vista of the southernmost part of Hawaii. Treat yourself to a […]
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Ever heard of a green sand beach?
Ever heard of a green sand beach? You might find some green sand in various beaches, but to find an all-green beach IS rare – only four in the world – one in Guam, one in Norway, one in the Galapagos, and the last one, called Papakolea, right here on the Island of Hawaii. Papakolea got […]
Puako Petroglyphs
If you are at all interested in soaking up a bit of Hawaiian history in addition to our famous sunshine, please do yourself a favor and make time for the Puako Petroglyphs on Hawaii’s Big Island. In case you are unfamiliar, petroglyphs are prehistoric carvings/drawings. No one knows for sure why early Hawaiians carved the […]
Puʻukohola Heiau Historic Site – temple of Hawaii’s greatest king
The next time you’re on the Big Island, make sure to include a trip to Puʻukohola Heiau (temple). It’s a day out you won’t soon forget!Puʻukohola Heiau National Historic Site is not only educational and beautiful, but also a fabulous place to go whale AND shark watching. Puʻukohola Heiau means “Temple on the Hill of the Whale”.This site […]
Mauna Kea Stargazing at 14,000 Feet!
If you’re looking for adventure with amazing photo ops and maybe add a dash of romance too, check out the Mauna Kea Stargazing and Sunset Tours on the Big Island. Mauna Kea is the highest peak in the state of Hawaii, standing close to 14,000 feet above sea level. It’s considered the highest mountain in […]
Volcanoes National Park – Big Island Lava Experience
Volcanoes National Park is on the Big Island of Hawaii, about a 45 minute drive up the mountain from Hilo. Who can resist the excitement and drama that come with visiting a park with actual volcanic eruptions? However, before you go, it helps to be prepared. Since lava and volcanic eruptions are natural events, it’s […]
442 Foot Akaka Falls on the Big Island
One of Hawaii’s claims to fame is waterfalls – and Akaka Falls on the Big Island is not to be missed. Akaka Falls is a gigantic 442-foot waterfall. The waters cascade over the edge and crash down into a gorge below, which makes for a pretty dramatic display. You can find this beautiful waterfall on […]
Visit the Legendary Big Island Candies
One of the best places in Hawaii to indulge your sweet tooth is at Big Island Candies located on – you guessed it! – Hawaii’s Big Island. Big Island Candies is most famous for it’s chocolate-dipped macadamia nut shortbread. Mmmm, is it good! They actually have a ton of signature shortbread varieties, including pineapple shortbread, […]
Check Out the Captain Cook Monument on the Big Island
Located on the shores of the stunning Kealakekua Bay is the Captain Cook Monument, erected here to pay tribute to Captain Cook on the site where he first set foot on the island of Hawaii, as well as where he died, right near the very same spot. The story is an interesting one. Captain Cook […]