Standing on the western slopes of Hualalai volcano, watching the sunset paint the ancient lava flows in hues of amber and gold, I’m reminded why this is one of the Big Island’s most intriguing yet overlooked volcanic treasures. While her more famous sisters—Kilauea, Mauna Loa, and Mauna Kea—often steal the spotlight, Hualalai offers visitors a […]
Big Island of Hawaii: Where Earth is Still in Motion Where Fire Meets Ocean and Legends Come Alive If you travel to Hawaii, you must visit the Big Island. Imagine standing at the edge of the world, where molten lava pours into the sea, where the ground beneath your feet is still warm from the […]
The Road Less Traveled The first time I stumbled upon Ho’okena Beach Park, it wasn’t by accident—it was by necessity. A long day of exploring the rugged Kona coastline had left me sunburned, sand-covered, and craving a quiet spot to unwind. I had heard whispers from locals about a tucked-away beach where the water shimmered […]
Table of Contents: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park One of the Most Extraordinary Places on Earth Spend A Day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park What to Expect at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park How Many Volcanoes Are in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? Latest Eruptions of the Hawaii Volcanoes Respecting The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Things to Do […]
The Road Less Traveled on the Big Island What to Expect on the Pu’u Wa’awa’a Cinder Cone Hike A View Unlike Any Other The Story Beneath Your Feet Weather at Pu’u Wa’awa’a Cinder Cone Why Pu’u Wa’awa’a Cinder Cone Hike is a Must-Do Related Hike Suggestion Four Hidden Hikes for True Adventure Seekers The Road […]
The first time I stepped into Kalōpā Native Forest State Park, it felt like I had stumbled into a secret portal—one that transported me back to a time when Hawaii’s forests were untouched, teeming with native plants and birdsong. Just a 40-minute drive from Hilo, Kalōpā isn’t the kind of place that makes the front […]
A Secret Worth Discovering The first time I stumbled upon Kukio Beach, it felt like I had unlocked a hidden level in an adventure game—one of those places only the locals whisper about. The sun hung low in the sky, painting the ocean in streaks of gold, while the rhythmic crash of waves against lava […]
Punaluʻu Bake Shop (Naʻalehu) – A Hidden Culinary Gem on the Big Island A Sweet Discovery on the Road Less Traveled The road through Kaʻū is the kind that makes you forget to check your phone. As the miles stretch ahead, you pass through sleepy plantation towns, where time moves a little slower, and the […]
Table of Contents Standing on the Summit of the Sky Background on The White Mountain of the Pacific Topographic Prominence: The Tallest Mountain You’ve Never Heard Of Geological History: A Million Years in the Making Future Activity on Mauna Kea: Will It Erupt Again? Native Hawaiian History: A Sacred Mountain The Modern Era of Mauna […]
Arnott’s Lodge is Where Adventure Meets Comfort Imagine waking up to the sound of palm trees swaying in the breeze, the scent of tropical flowers filling the air, and the distant rumble of waves crashing against the rugged Hilo coastline. This is the experience of staying at Arnott’s Lodge, a true Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and […]