Big Island Hawaii Vacation & Travel Guide
Waipio Valley: Hawaii’s Garden of Eden Waipio Valley, often called the Valley of the Kings, is easily among the most beautiful places in the world. It is considered the cradle of life for Hawaiians. Few sites on the planet combine its rich history with such lush vegetation and pristine beaches. It stands out on the Hamakua coast as a popular … [Read more...]
When choosing your Big Island rental car, we strongly recommend considering a four wheel drive sports utility vehicle. Although not the absolute cheapest rental car available, it does provide you the most flexible means of transportation on the Big Island. Not only is this the biggest island in the Hawaiian chain, there are also many areas … [Read more...]
Halemaumau Crater, Kilauea Volcano The Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture (Ka Ho'ola'a O Na Ali'i) is held the last Saturday in August each year at the Halema`uma`u Crater in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Pele, the Hawaiian Fire Goddess, is said to reside in Halemaumau Crater at the summit of Kilauea, where this … [Read more...]
Big Island Nightlife? Before I packed up and moved out here, I was a tourist looking for cool things to do on the island for a week. Mostly I looked for active, outdoor adventures, but I was also faced with the all-too-common question: What is there to do around here at night? On the first night of my first week on the Big Island, I went to … [Read more...]
The green turtle is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. In 1978, the Hawaiian population of the green turtle was listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973.Turtle enthusiasts are spreading the word about saving this threatened species from extinction. Sea turtles evolved 180 … [Read more...]
Hawaii Photos Collection Hawaiian Sea Turtle - photos of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Volcano Photos - photos of the Kilauea volcano active lava flow Sunset Photos - photos of beautiful Kona and Kohala sunsets Diving Photos - underwater photos of diving on the Big Island Hawaii Outdoors Scenic - photos of outdoors and hiking … [Read more...]
The underwater world off the Big Island's Kona Coast is known as a premier destination for SCUBA divers. And why not? Its calm, crystal clear water, protected from standard trade-wind patterns by two sprawling mountain masses, often allow visibility in excess of 100 feet making the view of the spectacular marine landscape and its teeming sea life a … [Read more...]
Hawaii Photos Collection Hawaiian Sea Turtle - photos of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Volcano Photos - photos of the Kilauea volcano active lava flow Sunset Photos - photos of beautiful Kona and Kohala sunsets Diving Photos - underwater photos of diving on the Big Island Hawaii Outdoors Scenic - photos of … [Read more...]
1. Be Qualified - Diving is for qualified and certified divers only. You must be either NAUI or PADI certified before you can rent diving equipment. If you are not certified or haven't been diving for a while, dive only with an instructor. If you are unfamiliar with your dive site, seek advice from an instructor or … [Read more...]
We received the following question by email: Hi. Coming to Hawaii in July 2011. Spending most time on Kauai. Would like to come to Kona and hike and see volcano/lava. Was there any damage from storms that would prevent us from doing that in Kona? ------------------------------- Answer: Most of Kona is back to normal following the … [Read more...]
Hiking & Volcano Tours
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Hike
with an expert guide in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, in the rain
forests, deep in remote valleys, and explore hidden waterfalls
Enjoy
a picturesque Hawaiian horseback ride through the Valley of the
Kings, a lush tropical paradise of jungle trails, waterfalls, and spiritual sites.
