It was humbling and mesmerizing experience to watch lava flowing into the ocean. I struggle to find the adequate words to describe it. If you are able to get out…
Woohoo! Lava began flowing to the ocean again yesterday! Hawaii county is in the process of preparing a lava viewing point. That point is planned to be in place by…
In the Puna area of the Big Island, you’ll find Lava Tree State Park. In this park you’ll find many examples of lava trees. What’s a lava tree, you ask?…
When you’re exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, don’t miss seeing Nahuku/Thurston Lava Tube. It’s an incredible stroll! A lava tube is a cave-like tube that lava…
If you are looking for a great luau experience for your Big Island vacation, we’ve created this very helpful list of luau options, days, prices and reviews.
As you have probably noticed in my recent series of posts on Hawaii’s best budget-friendly things to do, the Aloha State offers a playground of inexpensive, but memorable activities. In…
Did you know that macadamia trees are not indigenous to Hawaii? I didn’t either until I met Tuddie,the owner of Purdy’s Farm on Molokai. The macadamia nut tree is originally…
Where else but in Hawaii can you hike through a beautiful rain forest and then across a volcanic crater floor all in the same hike? This unique hike is one…
According to the Honolulu Advertiser, the most recent lava eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii is “offering the best daytime lava viewing opportunities for airborne tourists in years.” A…
Ancient Hawaiians were geniuses at making it easy to catch a fresh seafood dinner. They built fishponds along the shores and water inlets. The Hawaiians created rock walls that allowed…
You will find the fascinating Pu’uhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park on the southern Kona Coast and it is well worth the visit. (See this link for directions.) Through a self-guided…
If you are looking for the best beaches for snorkeling in Hawaii, then here is the online snorkeling guide for you. The site gives insider tips from someone who was born…
If you are going to Hawaii on vacation, do yourself a favor and plan to snorkel or scuba dive in some of the best waters on earth. I wanted to provide…