Kapoho Tide Pools: One of the Most Beautiful Hidden Gems on the Big Island of Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii is full of wonders, but few places are as magical—or as hidden—as the Waiʻōpae Tide Pools were, also known as the Kapoho Tide Pools. Located along the island’s eastern Puna coastline, this secluded treasure […]
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 […]
Guess what time of year it is! That’s right, it’s hurricane season in Hawaii! Every year from the beginning of June to the end of November, Hawaii has its eyes on the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to Japan, watching for weather disturbances. The Central Pacific Basin, in which Hawaii squarely sits, is monitored constantly by […]
Sitting outside on the lanai, enjoying a cool drink and relaxing sea breeze, listening to the crashing waves in the distance…and then you hear it. This small, two-tone animal call. Most visitors to the Island think it is a small bird….but what bird is awake at night? It is actually a tiny, invasive frog endemic […]
When you hear “Hawai‘i”, what do you first think of? Sunshine, the beach, and the ocean, right? Many travelers coming to the islands often look forward to jumping into our warm waters, whether to surf and swim, or snorkel and dive! Just as the views from above the surface of the water are beautiful, the […]