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 […]
The Call of the Wild in Waimanu Valley The first time I laid eyes on Waimanu Valley, it felt like stepping into a world forgotten by time. The sun hung low, casting golden light over the emerald cliffs, while the distant roar of waterfalls echoed through the misty air. This wasn’t just another scenic spot […]
The Kings of Waipi’o Valley Waipi‘o Valley isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling. A whisper of the past, carried on the mist that rolls down its emerald cliffs. It’s the kind of place that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and wonder if you’ve stepped into another world. For many visitors, Waipi‘o Valley is […]
Kaumana Caves Hilo’s Hidden Lava Tube Adventures A hidden lava tube just outside Hilo, filled with natural skylights and caverns. Bring a flashlight and explore this geological wonder. The first time I stepped into Kaumana Caves, I felt like an explorer discovering an uncharted world—untouched, raw, and pulsing with the spirit of Hawai‘i’s volcanic past. […]
Kaimu Black Sand Beach – Hidden Gem Of Big Island There’s something magical about standing at the edge of creation itself. Imagine walking across an untouched, jet-black shoreline, the soft crunch of volcanic sand beneath your feet, waves crashing against the rugged coast. The air is thick with the salty breath of the Pacific, while […]
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach – Where Adventure Meets a Geological Wonder Imagine standing at the edge of the world, where emerald green sand spills gently into the sea, and waves crash against black volcanic cliffs as if nature itself is whispering ancient secrets. Papakōlea Green Sand Beach isn’t just a destination; it’s an experience that […]
Step Back in Time on the Lava Fields of Hawaii Imagine the heat of the sun dancing off the blackened lava fields, the crunch of volcanic rock beneath your hiking boots, and the vast silence interrupted only by the whispers of the wind. This is Pu’u Loa—a hidden gem nestled within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, […]
Ka’awaloa Bay – Captain Cook Monument: A Bucket List Adventure Ka’awaloa Bay – Captain Cook Monument: As I paddled across the gentle ripples of Kealakekua Bay, the world seemed to fall away behind me—no traffic noise, no bustling crowds, just the rhythmic splash of my paddle cutting through glassy waters. Above me, the cliffs of […]
Aloha, this is Doug Arnott updating our Blog and apologizing for such a big gap since Christmas 2023. So much has happened that time flew and here we are with word that a major East and Gulf coast Dock Strike was avoided but that workers will get $62 an hour. On the other side of […]