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Lapakahi State Historical Park – Walk Through The Ruins Of An Ancient Hawaiian Fishing Village

It’s easy to imagine the days of old-time Hawaii at places like Lapakahi State Historical Park, where visitors can see firsthand how the ancestors of these islands once lived, worked and played. The park is a Big Island historical gem tucked away along the rocky, arid coast of Kohala District, roughly a dozen miles north …

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Mauna Kea- A Big Island Tradition of Stars, snow, and Lore

There is simply no better place on Hawaii Island to see the stars than from the summit and flanks of Mauna Kea – a dormant volcano towering more than 13,000 feet above sea level that makes up much of the island’s landmass and is indispensable to ancient Hawaiian spirituality. Above the cloud line, the night …

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Maku’u Farmers Market – A Sunday Morning Fixture of Local Handicrafts, Hot Food and Farm-Fresh Produce

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 …

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Hobby Garden – Pahoa’s Quirky Amusement Park and Botanical Garden With A Rideable Model Train

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 …

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Visiting the Big Island’s Planetarium and Science Museum: The Imiloa Astronomy Center In Hilo

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 …

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Ho’okena Beach Park – Kayaking, Snorkeling and Camping At A Traditional Fishing Village

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 Step at Honaunau Bay – Big Island’s Premiere Snorkeling Spot

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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The 5 Best Charters for Night Manta Ray Snorkeling on Big Island

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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