January 15, 2015
No matter how you choose to fly, an AIR TOUR OF HAWAI‘I ISLAND is likely to bring into view the island’s intriguing assortment of VOLCANOES. They include: KĪLAUEA — One of Earth’s most ACTIVE VOLCANOES, it is located in HAWAI‘I…
January 15, 2015
If floating above the surface in a two-person fl ying machine sparks your imagination, take to the sky in a POWERED HANG GLIDER. During your flight, you’ll learn the basics of weight-shift control, aerodynamics and safety, as well as a…
January 15, 2015
Situated on bluffs high above the ocean on the island’s east coast, HONOKA‘A once was the hub of the Hamakua Coast sugar industry. Today, it is a little gem better known as the GATEWAY TO WAIPI‘O VALLEY, a popular VISITOR…
January 15, 2015
When Mother Nature set out to design Hawai‘i Island, she came up with 10 DISTINCT CLIMATE ZONES , ranging from tundra to tropical forest, and she saved the best for the KONA COAST . In the summer, less than an…
January 15, 2015
Known as the ONLY TROPICAL RAINFOREST ZOO IN THE UNITED STATES , Hilo’s PANA‘EWA RAINFOREST ZOO & GARDENS is a 12-acre habitat and botanical garden, where numerous animals, reptiles, monarch butterflies and birds, some of which are native only to…
January 15, 2015
The ISAACS ART CENTER is a good place to get out of the sun and get a feel for authentic HAWAIIAN ARTISTRY. The gallery is affiliated with the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy, a boarding and day school that was established in…
January 15, 2015
The sparsely populated KA‘Ū DISTRICT , at the southern tip of the island, is known for its rich environmental diversity A large chunk of HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK is located in this district, as are wind farms, highland forests, the…
January 15, 2015
One of the best ways to fully experience the fabled attributes of sailing the KONA COAST is to BOOK A TOUR ON A CATAMARAN OR SAILBOAT. It is a fine place to sail, protected as it is from the blustery…
January 15, 2015
Helicopters aren’t the only birds that tour the island. Try a FIXED-WING FLIGHT for longer travel time. Unlike most helicopter tours that cut across the saddle of the island to KNOW YOUR VOLCANOES PHO TO: HA W AI‘I T OURISM…
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
Mother Nature has dealt the Hawaiian Islands a few fierce blows in recorded history. Locals are especially wary of tsunamis. Massive tsunamis struck VISIT A VINTAGE PLACE AT HULIHE‘E PALACE PAGE 11 PHO TO: JEFF S ANNER | L OCA…
January 15, 2015
One of the best ways to get acquainted with a new location is through its food, and Hawai‘i’s unique, multiethnic culinary scene is a perfect reflection of the melting pot of cultures that call the Hawaiian Islands home. A little…