The Big Island of Hawaii has some fabulous waterfalls. Here are some of the best shots we've been able to find that show off this beauty. The tour goes from A-Z (actually, W, since there's no Z in the Hawaiian language). Some of these waterfalls can be viewed at no cost, while others may charge for parking—or for a guide to get you there. Of course, they're all free to view … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—spectacular Hawaiian waterfalls
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Friday Fotos—Cultural Festival at Volcanos National Park
Most likely, you have not had the opportunity to see the Cultural Festival held at Volcanos National Park each year. These photos are from the 2013 event, but they are timeless. Also, mahalo to the National Park Service at nps.gov for hosting a Hawaii Volcanos National Park page. If you want to see all of the 46 photos posted for the event, click here to visit the event … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—Cultural Festival at Volcanos National Park
Quaint, quirky, crowded Kona
Our trip to the Big Island concluded with two days in beautiful Kona. Once a sleepy little town, Kona has long since become a tourist mecca and a center for residents. Kona still has a quaint feel, but part of that might have been because we were there in the off season. Even though a cruise ship had come into port, there were very few tourists. Pau hana traffic, the jam up … [Read more...] about Quaint, quirky, crowded Kona
Welcome to Puako…a coastal town without the mega-resorts
In the short history provided by HawaiiLife.com, they say that the area has been many things over the years. “The life story of that small community began nearly a millennium ago. It has been a fishing village, a sugar plantation farm, a honey farm, a feeding stop for cattle drives, and today, the only residential oceanfront community on the South Kohala Coast of the island of … [Read more...] about Welcome to Puako…a coastal town without the mega-resorts
Big Island Upcountry – stunning scenery and cool nights
On the Big Island, they call this part of the island Upcountry. It’s home to beautiful Rolling Hills, cattle, cowboys, and incredibly friendly people. During our two-day stay in Waimea, which is also known as Kamuela, depending on who you happen to be talking to at the time, we discovered that upcountry also has some excellent restaurants. One in particular, Merriman’s, has a … [Read more...] about Big Island Upcountry – stunning scenery and cool nights