February 14, 2022
Traverse the rugged backcountry of North Kohala. This landscape, dense with forests and marked by steep valleys, has served as both refuges and battleground. Powerful chiefs who had sought control of the island for centuries often tracked rebels to this…
January 15, 2015
Whether you prefer to play in a cool, misty climate reminiscent of Scotland or so close to the Pacific that you have to wipe salt spray off your clubs, Hawai‘i Island has all you need for a great day at…
January 15, 2015
In Hawai‘i, “keeping it local” and celebrating island food, art and culture are important. For many Hawai‘i residents, local support is the only thing that keeps them afloat, and for visitors and kama‘aina (locals) alike, cultural fun creates amiable festivities.…
January 15, 2015
Known for its small-town charm, Hilo’s bustling ART SCENE is often overlooked. But if you know where to look, you’ll find a smattering of talents, from local emerging artists to international entertainers. One such place to catch a show is…
January 15, 2015
The 45-MILE HĀMĀKUA COAST ROAD TRIP from Hilo to Honoka‘a is stunning. Highway 19 rises above HIGH, EROSIONAL CLIFFS that drop to the foaming surf below. Above the highway, the mountainside is blanketed in greenery interlaced by rushing streams, with…
January 15, 2015
Whether you’re planning a Big Island SHOPPING SPREE or just a window-shopping walkabout, don’t expect to hit a mall stocked with mainland look-alikes. Part of the island’s charm is the fact that it’s not riddled with department store chains. Don’t…
January 15, 2015
Not far from Hilo, there is a lush garden laid out in an exquisite natural environment: BOTANICAL WORLD ADVENTURES. Botanical World Adventures (botanicalworld.com) is home to World Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls, and offers popular rainforest tours, zip lines, waterfalls, Hawai‘i’s…