Yes that is snow on top of a mountain. And, yes this photo captured on Hawaii. We took this photo on a Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing tour on Hawaii’s Big Island. What a contrast it was to go from sea level to snow capped cinder cones in a space of just two hours! Though it was very cold at nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, we really didn’t mind as the intensity of these sunset colors had us wide-eyed and wanting to soak it all in. If you are considering taking a tour up to the top of the Big Island, be sure and read my advice on choosing a Mauna Kea stargazing tour.
You May Also Like
It’s Summer and Only 38 Degrees in Hawaii?
- Sheila Beal
- June 5, 2007
Yes, it’s true. The temperature on Hawaii’s Big Island registered only 38 degrees Fahrenheit early Sunday morning. With wind speeds of up to 25 mph it felt like 29 degrees. Actually,you…
Big Island Sunset at Mauna Kea
- Sheila Beal
- April 1, 2008
We captured the photo just at sunset last night. We were standing close to the very top of Mauna Kea at nearly 14,000 feet above sea level. That’s snow on…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 10, 2013
- Sheila Beal
- January 10, 2013
* Have you checked airfare to Hawaii lately? I’ve noticed some surprising sales recently. My favorite tool to find the lowest airfare is CheapAir.com. Just enter your home and destination…
Can you guess the southernmost point in the US?
- Sheila Beal
- July 18, 2007
Some might guess the Florida Keys, but unfortunately that guess is wrong. Think Pacific Ocean. Think Hawaii. Ah, now you are in the right direction. The answer is appropriately named,…
Where to Stay in Hawaii to Avoid Rain
- Sheila Beal
- March 26, 2019
The Hawaiian Island’s volcanic mountains combined with the pleasant trade winds create such a diversity of climates. As we’ve share with you before, each island has a wetter windward side…
Big Island July 4th Fireworks & Events 2010
- Sheila Beal
- June 29, 2015
If you are looking for the 2014 list of Hawaii’s Big Island Fireworks & Events, they’re here –> Hawaii’s Big Island July 4th Fireworks & Events 2015. – – –…
5 comments
Wow! That is one incredible photo. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the sky so orange and I’ve lived in Hawaii all my life. Truly one of the amazing things about Hawaii. Mother Nature showing off.
Thanks, Nathan. Hawaii is one colorful state all around!
That is one beautiful picture – I just love that ‘above the clouds’ look. My husband proposed to me up there 🙂
Hi Lisa – that’s a great place for a proposal. How neat!
Beautiful!