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Aloha Friday Photo: Kikaua Point, Hawaii Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • August 12, 2022
Mahalo to Natalie Johnson for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Natalie tells us that she took this shot from Kikaua Point on Hawaii’s Big Island,…
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Take me there Tuesday: Punalu’u Black Sand Beach on Hawaii (Big) Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 26, 2022
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach sits on the southern side of Hawaii (Big) Island. What a sight it is with green coconut trees flanking one side of this black sand beach…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 15, 2022
Mahalo to Susan Cameron for this nicely composed Aloha Friday Photo. Susan took this shot while visiting Pu’uhonua O H?naunau National Historical Park in June 2019. This national park is…
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Where do you need reservations for a Hawaii (Big) Island vacation in 2026?

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 27, 2026
Unlike Oahu, Maui and Kauai,, you don’t need to secure reservations to see or experience Big Island parks. Yay!  That could change in the future, but for now, there’s a…
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Take me there Tuesday: Richardson Ocean Park on Hawaii (Big) Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2022
Hawaii is blessed with many miles of beautiful coastline, but Richardson Ocean Park is truly a stunning beach area. With a black sand beach, tall palm trees and ponds that…
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Take me there Tuesday: Pololu Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 10, 2020
As you drive around the edge of the Kohala volcanic mountain on Highway 270, you’ll pass through multiple climates and scenic terrain. The most spectacular view of this drive is…
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Hiking through the captivating Kona Cloud Forest

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 3, 2026
On the slopes of the Haulalai Volcano, you can find an amazing forest that almost seems to appear out of nowhere. On your way there, you may pass by fields…
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Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Island’s Place of Refuge

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 5, 2019
If you are visiting the Island of Hawaii (aka, the Big Island) then a stop at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a must. There’s so much history, culture…
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Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park on Hawaii’s Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 9, 2019
A cultural treasure sits just five miles south of Kona International Airport — Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park. Though the setting is beautiful and worth the visit on it’s beauty…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Holei Sea Arch

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 29, 2019
Mahalo to Travis McClure for sharing this amazing scene of Holei Sea Arch with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Travis took this photo in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s…
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Dolphin Experience and Snorkeling with Ali’i Ocean Tours

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2019
Hawaii’s sea life is amazing and we love to explore it every chance we get! On our recent trip to Hawaii (Big) Island, we took a tour to encounter dolphins…
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Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Tropical Botanical/Bioreserve Garden

  • Sheila Beal
  • October 28, 2023
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is such a delight to visit and one of our favorite places in Hawaii. Since our first visit to this garden back in 2010, we’ve been…
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