Onomea Bay is a tropical gemDuring our stay on the Big Island in 2019, we took the old road heading south toward Hilo from the house we were renting. We hadn’t planned the route, nor did we realize the breathtaking scenery we’d find along this four-mile stretch of road. The Old Mamalahoa Highway is a winding road that became an instant favorite of ours for its beauty and … [Read more...] about Friday Post – Onomea Bay is a real gem
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Friday Fotos – Kilauea summit view as it once was
It seems strange that not so long ago, this photo of Halema‘uma‘u taken from the visitor center at Hawaii Volcanos National Park was the way it had looked for a very long time. Now, the view at Kilauea summit is very different. This photo comes from the National Park Service website. And just so you know, the park has reopened! <h3>More from the Hawaii … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kilauea summit view as it once was
Friday Fotos – inside Thurston Lava Tube on the Big Island
Isn't this a cool place? If you've ever been to Hawaii Volcanos National Park, you've probably been through the Thurston Lava Tube. It's a major tourist attraction for good reason. Access isn't bad and it's an awe-inspiring place.More from the Hawaii archives [grid content="post" grid_title="More from the Hawaii archives" number="9" categories="52" order_by="rand" … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – inside Thurston Lava Tube on the Big Island
Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens statuary
Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo are a must-see. It's what I was told by a friend several years ago, and a mantra I've repeated since the first time we stopped there. There are so many things to see at the gardens. It pays to plan on slowing down your pace to view everything from the Liluokalani Gardens statuary to the distant views to the gorgeous flowers.More from the Hawaii … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens statuary
Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens offer time to reflect
Liliuokalani Gardens offer time to reflectI fell in love with Liliuokalani Gardens the first time I saw it. It makes perfect sense that it's ranked as #5 of eighty-five things to do in Hilo. With almost twenty-five acres of gardens, there are walking paths, lagoons, and spots to sit while you contemplate the fabulous surroundings or life in general. In this photo, there … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Liliuokalani Gardens offer time to reflect