Every Sunday morning along a nondescript stretch of highway in Big Island’s Puna District, local vendors of every stripe arrive at Maku’u Farmers Market to set up their elaborate village of pop-up tents, flea markets, produce racks, food trucks and display tables crammed with all sorts of handmade merchandise. They arrive to the market space’s …
Along an unassuming side street within Big Island’s Hawaiian Paradise Park neighborhood is Hobby Garden – the brainchild of long-time island resident Johnson Lum, who many years ago sought to build a one-of-a-kind amusement park on his acre of rural, agricultural land that was equal parts science fair, petting zoo, museum and teaching farm. Johnson …
There is simply no better place on Big Island for science nerds than the Imiloa Astronomy Center – or for anyone else looking to learn more about the island’s geology, ancient maritime culture and massive mountaintop space telescopes – than at Imiloa Astronomy Center, located within the University of Hawaii-Hilo’s Science and Technology Park in …
If you’re looking for an up-close encounter with some of the world’s largest mammals, then whale watching on the Big Island of Hawaii is some of the best whale watching in the world . Here, you can find out when is the best time to see whales, what types of whales you might encounter and …
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South of the small town of Captain Cook, and two and a half miles along a one-lane road winding downhill to meet the ocean, the soft grey sands of Ho’okena Beach Park come into view for the first time. Flanked on either side by walls of sea cliffs, the crescent-shaped beach of protected waters is …
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Two naturally-formed lava rocks platforms lead snorkelers into the electric-turquoise waters of Honaunau Bay, which give way to reveal a colorful, rugged seafloor bustling with all sorts of marine life. This is hands-down the best snorkeling spot on the island, dubbed by locals as simply “Two Step” after the two giant stairs found at the …
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There’s an incredible thrill in floating face down in the ocean at night, with only the sound of your breath flowing through your snorkel. Dim blue lights dot the area, barely illuminating the dark water beneath you. As the first manta ray gracefully emerges from the darkness, your anticipation builds into an unforgettable mix of …
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, A Beautiful Garden In A Valley On The Ocean Imagine this. Breathtaking natural beauty surrounds you. Simply “nani.” Everywhere you look, there is something new, extremely unexpected, and new to experience. If you are looking for something amazing to awaken all of your senses at once, add The Hawaii Tropical Botanical …
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People who visit Hawaii are quite familiar with the white sandy beaches and lush forested hills so frequently depicted on postcards and promotional materials, but one landscape feature many aren’t aware of is the network of lava tubes crisscrossing just beneath their feet. Parts of these Big Island lava tubes exist as massive tunnels in …
Are you eager to go chasing waterfalls on your Hawaii adventure? The Big Island of Hawaii is a fantastic place to get started, thanks to its lush and varied landscapes and environmental facets that work together to create the perfect conditions for massive Big Island waterfalls. In fact, there are so many waterfalls on the …