There are lots of ways to spend your time on the land, in the ocean or in the air when you visit the Big Island of Hawaii.
99.99% of visitors to Hawaii have never seen the area covered on this hike. It explores a native ecosystem and complete watershed that ultimately feeds the world famous Hi'ilawe Falls and Waipio Stream. You'll see plants and trees that you may have seen in a botanical garden, but never before in their native habitat. You'll also get much better views into Waipio Valley than you can get from the v…
Our huge, 15 page feature with lots of photos and tips on visiting the Kalapana Lava Viewing Site at the end of Highway 130 in the Puna District on the Big Island of Hawaii. See the active lava flow.
A preview of the 2009 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival and photos and reviews of the previous year's events that will also be included in the 2009 festival.
If you're in for a fun adventure and want to see places that 99% of the visitors to the Big Island never see, the Parker Ranch Cattle Country Tour is a perfect choice.
If you have even a passing interest in astronomy or geology the Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure with Hawaii Forest and Trail is not to be missed. On the way you'll learn about the remarkable evolution and changes that the Big Island's natural world has experienced. Even if all you want to do is see one of the most amazing sunsets ever, you'll definitely want to make the trip.
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 'Tradition, Culture & Kona Coffee' celebrates its 38th anniversary with 10 days of festivities honoring pioneers, farmers, artisans and coffee, November 7-16, 2008.
You won't find more affordable activities on the Big Island of Hawaii than things that are free to do. Check out these great free things to do on Hawaii's Big Island.
If you plan it right, in one day on the Big Island of Hawaii, you can ride horseback in one of the most isolated places on earth, the Waipi'o Valley, and still have time to travel to the 13,796 ft. cold summit of Mauna Kea for sunset.
There are lots of things for the whole family to see and do on Hawaii's Big Island. Here are our picks for some of the best.
A guide to the top attractions in the Hilo area of the Big Island of Hawaii.
A virtual driving tour from Hilo along the Saddle Road with a sidetrip to the summit of Mauna Kea, the world's tallest mountain.
If you want to explore a place where old Hawaii and new Hawaii meet there's no better place to do it than with a horseback ride with Cowboys of Hawaii at Parker Ranch with its beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, cattle and wildlife.
At the end of Highway 270 in North Kohala, past the quaint towns of Hawi and Kapa'au, you'll find the Pololu Valley. Much less well known than the Waipio Valley located 12 miles further south and east, the Pololu Valley is the first of five majestic valleys that stretch along the coast to the southeast.
