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 […]
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 […]