Aloha ohana, You may have heard the news networks reporting nonstop about the recent volcano eruptions, fissures and gigantic ash plumes smearing the Big Island sky and forcing locals to evacuate their homes. Even local news networks here in Hawaii continue to send their reporters in to capture the tears,…
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Aloha hikers, It is incredibly difficult to choose the best Big Island hikes. Seriously, how do you choose? While the Big Island is probably the most famous for its volcanoes and lava, it’s also a fantastic island for weeping waterfalls and its fresh rainforest scenery in Hilo. Scenic hikes on…
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Aloha Cave Explorers, Kaumana Caves is a must if you’re headed off to the Big Island and are eager to explore a maze of lava tubes created on Hawaii’s youngest island. There is A LOT to see in these tubes and caverns. Please be warned, this isn’t a lighted trail…
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Akaka Falls Akaka Falls is one of the Big Island’s most famous waterfalls measuring at over 400+ feet. If you’re spending time on the Hilo side of the Big Island, you may want to put this on your list if you love waterfalls. The best time to visit is after…
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For Those Living The Foodie Lifestyle You’ve probably already seen the tourist brochures boasting the best shave ice, plate lunches and loco mocos in the state, but what about for the Big Island? Hawaii Island is a great place for some of the purest foods out there. Locals will grab…
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Aloha birders, Nene geese may be “just birds,” but I grew up learning about these rare birds that were endangered and native to Hawaii. In our culture, we have a great respect for them and I am always ecstatic when I see them because I know how rare they are. You can…
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It’s Science, Really… We all know that turtles are reptiles – there’s no question about that. And, reptiles are well known for lazing about in the sun because they are cold-blooded. We see this all the time at the zoo, in our yards, out hiking and most certainly at black…
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What You Need To Know For Your Mauna Kea Ascent Most Mauna Kea visitors make their way up this dormant volcano on a 4×4 vehicle, which is bumpy but a relatively easy drive. But, if you have the time, the energy and the equipment, you may want to attempt this…
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The Waterfalls Of Big Island There are plenty of waterfalls to see when on the Big Island no matter where you are. Waterfall hikes can be difficult to complete since getting to them means going up a steep hill at some point. But, they don’t have to be! Here are…
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No photo or video on the internet can compare to seeing running lava with your own eyes. There are a few lava boat tour companies to choose from, but smaller boats with less people are often regarded as the best ride to really enjoy the view. The privacy, space and better…
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UPDATE: Hawaii Volcanoes Jaggar Museum is closed due to the recent lava eruption. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will definitely be one of the highlights of your trip if you’re headed to the Big Island. It’s a national park that is completely different compared to all of the other national parks…