The summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island hosts several world-renowned astronomical observatories. It provides an unparalleled vantage point for astronomical observations, thanks to its high elevation, dry atmosphere, and stable airflow. These conditions make it one of the premier sites globally for studying the universe across various wavelengths. About the 13 telescopes located on […]
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 […]
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 […]
You have probably found Arnott’s as you are looking for a good price, and we are often the lowest of the well-rated Hotels in Hilo. There is a reason for this, as we are a small operation two miles from the nearest “Big Hotel” in an uncrowded coastal area and residential neighborhood, away from the […]
Aloha to Arnott’s Guests and future guests!This is an update to the current status of the Kilauea volcano and its eruption. As of January 10th, 2023, there is a spectacular lake of molten lava with one fountain that varies from a few to 30 feet or more in height (10m +.)The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park […]
On the evening of November 27th at 11:30 p.m., we were just getting ready to sleep when social media became alive with news of a lurid glow over Mauna Loa and that an eruption was in progress. This announcement followed months of increased activity after years of mild tremor recorded by sensitive instruments placed at […]
Aloha guests and future guests. My Blog today is about our Mauna Kea Summit tour and why some companies advertise the use of expensive telescopes while we use a Laser Pointer, and also why our emphasis is on SUNSET and not so much on stargazing. Most people who go up Mauna Kea, have never experienced […]