Hilo is a charming town on the Windward side of the Big Island. It is the Hawaii County seat and a wonderful place to visit for history, culture, food, shopping, and beautiful sights. The name Hilo comes from a rope made by Kamehameha the Great’s men who thought they needed to rescue him near the…
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Ka’u and Puna regions – Big Island Hawaii
The southern side of the Big Island includes the Ka’u and Puna regions. The slopes of Kilauea and Mauna Loa have always provided good agricultural land. The land has been changed and renewed by lava flows and tsunamis. The Ka’u and Puna regions are beautiful countryside to visit. Attractions As of March 2021, Kilauea has been…
Hawaii: Big Island overview
The Big Island, Hawaii, is the youngest and largest in Hawaii. I love Hawaii; it’s my happy place. I am excited to share my love of our 50th state. I hope to inspire you to fully learn about and enjoy this Pacific paradise. Hawaii island was formed by five volcanoes: Kohala, Haulalai,and the famous Maunakea,…
Things to do in Kona Coast Part 2 – Big Island
The Kona coast is the leeward (western) side of the Big Island. If you are a coffee or Ironman fan, you’ve heard about it. There are lots of things to do in Kona along the coast south of Kailua Kona. The Kona coast is home to Kona coffee farms, famous Kealakekua Bay, and one of…
Things to do in Kona Hawaii – Big Island
The Kona coast is the leeward (western) side of the Big Island. If you are a coffee or Ironman fan, you’ve heard about it. Yet there are lots of things to do in Kona that are fun for all kinds of interests. Kailua Kona village is home to the airport and the pier. In Part…