We decided to do another day trip to the other side of the island to explore the Volcano National … [Read more...]
Liliuokalani Gardens and Banyan Tree Drive
Lili'uokalani gardens were designed to honor Hawaii's first Japanese immigrants. It's a 30 acre park … [Read more...]
Whale Watching and Dolphins
We paid for a whale watching trip with Captain Dan McSweeny. They do whale watching tours from late … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Luau
Having never been to Hawaii before we decided we must experience a lu'au while we are here. We … [Read more...]
Helicopter Over the Volcano
The only way to see active lava at our time of travel was from the air. The flow that had been … [Read more...]
Mauna Kea Summit
We booked a trip with Mauna Kea Summit Adventures. To get to Mauna Kea you have to travel on Saddle … [Read more...]
Hamakua Coast, Akaka Falls And Botanical Gardens
The area along the west side of the island is called the Hamakua coast. It is very lush and jungle … [Read more...]
(Place of Refuge) Pu’uhonau O Honaunau
Ancient Hawaii had a strict Kapu (taboo) system that had to be followed. The penalty for any Kapu … [Read more...]
Hapuna Beach and Puako Petroglyphs
Puako Petroglyphs The Puako petroglyphs are located about 45 minutes north of Kona. To get to … [Read more...]
Pololu Valley and Waipi’o Valley Lookouts
On the way to the lookouts we stopped in a small town called Hawi. It's a quaint little place with … [Read more...]
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