Nestled between the Mauna Lani Beach Club and the Mauna Lani Terrace condos are some fishponds with a lot of Hawaiian history. Surrounding them you can find petroglyphs, lava tubes, and many other historical sites. The Kalahuipua’a fishponds are some of the largest in the area spanning over four acres. …
Nestled on the northern part of the Big Island, Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park offers one of the more scenic settings on the island and is a very historical piece of the Big Island of Hawaii. As you travel along the northern area of the island traveling through the gulches and…
Umauma Falls is a beautiful set of tiered waterfalls located on the northeastern part of the Big Island of Hawaii. If you are traveling the island and going to Akaka Falls State Park, it is worth stopping by and seeing Umauma Falls. If you are traveling from the resorts, you…
If you are into Hawaiian history and hiking, Lapakahi State Historical Park is a must visit location. Located on the norther portion of the Big Island of Hawaii this is a great place to stop and tour on your way to or from Pololu Valley. It was ancient Hawaiian Village…
Located just off Honokohou Harbor on the Big Island of Hawaii is the Honokohou Beach, which is part of the Honokohou Historical Park. If you are traveling from Waikoloa Beach Resort or any of the Kohala Coast Resorts you will travel south on highway 19 and there is a noticable…
Mauna Kea is the most beloved feature of the Big Island for locals and native Hawaiians. It is a dormant volcano reaching 13,803’ in elevation from the seafloor and is the second-highest peak of an island in the world. As the summit of Mauna Kea is above the clouds, it…
The Big Island of Hawaii is home to the world’s most active volcanoes. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park covers 335,259 acres from the summit of Mauna Loa to the ocean with 150 miles of hiking trails through volcanic craters, petroglyphs, lava tubes, rainforests, lava fields, and two active volcanoes: Kilauea…
If you are considering booking one of the best, private, vacation villas the Big Island of Hawaii has to offer, you may also be considering what you want to do while you are at Kolea in Waikoloa Village. When planning a trip, we know how important it is to get…
If there is one thing Hawaii is known for, it is the volcanos throughout the state and more specifically the Big Island of Hawaii. Some lie dormant but others like Kilauea, do not. Some days, onlookers can physically view lava while other days, only the steam vents can be seen….
As far as weddings go, there are quite a few options on the Big Island of Hawaii for both ceremony and reception sites. One such unique location is Anna Ranch Heritage Center, Waimea, Hawaii. Dating back to 1847, Anna Ranch showcases the history of ranching on the island and captures…
