These are really exciting times around Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. I check the Hawaii Volcano Observatory Kilauea updates and web camera images fairly regularly. For quite…
Pu’u O’o vent is back in action this morning!
Banana Plant in Bloom
Sheila Beal Hawaii’s tropical climate is well suited for growing banana plants and there’s a good chance you may see one when you visit Hawaii. I took the photo above near Rainbow…
The Shaka Sign
When you visit Hawaii, I hope you’ll get a shaka directed towards you. Why? This hand signal is a kind gesture. Much unlike the middle finger salute, you actually want…
Why Does Kauai Have So Many Wild Chickens?
If you’ve been to Kauai then you’ve probably noticed all the feral chickens. They’re hard to miss. I’d imagine just about everyone who has been to Kauai has vacation photos…
How Pele Celebrates the 4th of July – Amazing Lava Explosion Videos
Whoa! You’ve got to check out these two tremendous videos of Kilauea volcano activity. The first video was shot over the past couple of days. (Credit for this video find…
Happy July 4th
If you can’t be in Oahu to watch fireworks this year, then I hope you’ll enjoy this photo of Pele’s natural fireworks as lava flows to the ocean on the…
Maui Keiki Hula Festival – July 26th and 27th
Hula dancing can be beautiful, graceful, and powerful. It can also be extremely adorable when the kids (keikis) are hula dancing. The Lahaina Cannery Mall on Maui will be hosting…
Where to watch Fireworks on Oahu
2012 UPDATE: Click here for Oahu July 4th Fireworks & Events 2012 2011 UPDATE: Click here for Oahu’s July 4th Fireworks & Events for 2011 Every Friday, there’s fireworks at…
Dear Readers – Please share your Hawaii travel tips.
I’ve been really excited about the community that’s been building up here at Go Visit Hawaii. I love your comments and insight. Your input really helps all of us Hawaii…
What to see on Hawaii’s Big Island in One Day – Part Two from the Hilo Side
Hawaii’s Big Island is truly big and much too large to see the island’s highlights in a days time. As there are two major airports and cruise ship stops on…
Oahu’s Largest Heiau (Hawaiian Temple) Puu O Mahuka
Oahu’s largest heiau,a Hawaiian religious temple, is Puu O Mahuka. You’ll find this temple perched on a hill overlooking Waimea Bay on the North Shore. It’s definitely worth a 20…
"Beware of Falling Coconuts"
When I first saw this sign several years ago on the Big Island, I thought it was intended to be quirky and funny. I didn’t take much notice of the…
