tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19201722288197127722023-11-15T20:27:56.582-10:00Tour Guide Hawaii-GPS Tours make YOU the GuideTourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-15621589871232258522010-04-04T13:27:00.004-10:002010-04-04T13:35:41.524-10:00Everything you ever wanted to know about Hawaii but didn't know where to look...an index to Tour Guide Hawaii's free information about the Big Island<h3 style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><b><b><b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" target="_blank">by Donald B. MacGowan</a></b></b></b></b></h3> <h5><i><b><i><b> </b></i></b></i> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5445" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><i><b><i><b><i><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5445" title="La Aloa Sunset Kailua Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg?w=225" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg?w=225" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="300" width="225" /></a></b></i></b></i></b></i></b></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">La Aloa Sunset Kailua Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><i><b><i><b>There are many wondrous, enigmatic and fascinating attractions on the Big Island of Hawaii, some better known than others, many out of the way and generally off the beaten track. <a href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/" target="_blank">Tour Guide Hawaii</a> has produced an encyclopedic collection of the most up-to-date information, presented as short GPS-cued videos, in an <a href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" target="_blank">app downloadable to iPhone and iPod Touch</a> that covers the entire Big Island, highlighting the popular and the uncrowded, the famous and the secluded, the adventurous and the relaxing.</b></i></b></i></p></h5> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5446" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5446 " title="Moon over Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic From Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="227" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Moon over Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic From Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best About Planning Your Hawaii Trip</b></p> <p>What To Pack And Take To Hawaii: What You Need, What You Want, What You Can Leave Out Of Your Luggage: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/" mce_href="../2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/</a><br /></p> <p>Getting To Hawaii, Getting Around Hawaii, Getting the Most From Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Guide to Pronouncing Hawaiian Words: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/" mce_href="../2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/</a><br /></p> <p>What sunglasses should I buy to go to Hawaii?: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/what-sunglasses-should-i-buy-to-go-to-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/11/what-sunglasses-should-i-buy-to-go-to-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/what-sunglasses-should-i-buy-to-go-to-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Going to Hawaii? Let's Chat about Sunburn and Sunscreen...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/going-to-hawaii-lets-chat-about-sun-burn-and-sunscreen/" mce_href="../2010/01/13/going-to-hawaii-lets-chat-about-sun-burn-and-sunscreen/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/going-to-hawaii-lets-chat-about-sun-burn-and-sunscreen/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5447" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5447 " title="Beautiful Waialea Beach, Kohala Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="227" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Beautiful Waialea Beach, Kohala Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best Beaches on Hawaii</b></p> <p>A Quick Guide to The Best Beaches of Hawaii Island: Sun, Surf, Solitude: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Green, Black, White, Grey and Piebald: The Colored Sand Beaches of the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/bgreen-black-white-grey-and-piebald-the-colored-sand-beaches-of-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/10/bgreen-black-white-grey-and-piebald-the-colored-sand-beaches-of-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/bgreen-black-white-grey-and-piebald-the-colored-sand-beaches-of-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>The Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 1, The Main Kohala Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/" mce_href="../2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/</a><br /></p> <p>The Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 2, The Kona and South Kohala Coasts: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/" mce_href="../2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 3, Unusual, Uncrowded and Untamed Beaches of South Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 4, Wilderness Beaches of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/" mce_href="../2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Beaches in Hawaii Part 5--Best Beaches for Snorkeling: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/" mce_href="../2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5448" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5448" title="Lava from Kilauea Volcano Flowing into the Sea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg?w=300" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="225" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Lava from Kilauea Volcano Flowing into the Sea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii</b></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; The Most Interesting, Amazing and Diverse Scenic Drive in Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/a-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-most-interesting-amazing-and-diverse-place-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/22/a-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-most-interesting-amazing-and-diverse-place-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/a-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-most-interesting-amazing-and-diverse-place-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona Heritage Corridor Scenic Drive: An Exceptional Day Trip Exploration of Historical, Lovely, Up-Country Kona!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1325" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1325">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/kona-heritage-corridor-scenic-drive-an-exceptional-day-trip-exploration-of-historical-lovely-up-country-kona/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #1: The Saddle Road...Kona to the Summit of Mauna Kea, Kaumana Cave and Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/" target="_blank">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #2: North Kona and Kohala, Ancient History, Sumptuous Beaches: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/08/21/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/01/scenic-drive-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #3: Kona to Hamakua and Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo/" mce_href="../2009/08/23/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives in Hawaii #4: Kona Coast to South Point and Ka'u: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau-2/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau-2/" target="_blank">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives in Hawaii #5: Kailua Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Puna and Lava Viewing: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2009/08/30/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing-2/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Scenic Drive #6: Big Island Whirlwind Road Trip...I have to see the whole Big Island all in one day!<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/big-island-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/" mce_href="../2009/09/15/big-island-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-6-hawaii-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/</a><br /></p> <p>What Do I Do on the Big Island? Explore Hawaii's Incomparable, Fantastic and Wild South Coast!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/what-do-i-do-on-the-big-island-explore-hawaiis-incomparable-fantastic-and-wild-south-coast/" mce_href="../2008/12/20/what-do-i-do-on-the-big-island-explore-hawaiis-incomparable-fantastic-and-wild-south-coast/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/what-do-i-do-on-the-big-island-explore-hawaiis-incomparable-fantastic-and-wild-south-coast/</a><br /></p> <p>Road Trip Through Keauhou Historic District, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/" mce_href="../2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Explore Hawaii's Hidden, Romantic and Mysterious Places: The South Coast of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5456" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5456" title="Papakolea: Green Sand (Mahana) Beach at South Point (Ka Lae), Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="221" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Papakolea: Green Sand (Mahana) Beach at South Point (Ka Lae), Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best About Hiking:</b></p> <p>The Best Short Hikes on Hawaii Island:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1425" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1425"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>The Adventure and Romance of Hiking To Kilauea Volcano's Active Lava Flows: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/" mce_href="../2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Summit Hikes of Mauna Kea: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>South Point's Justly Famous Green Sand Beach Hike, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/south-points-justly-famous-green-sand-beach-hike-papakolea-bay-and-mahana-beach-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/29/south-points-justly-famous-green-sand-beach-hike-papakolea-bay-and-mahana-beach-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/south-points-justly-famous-green-sand-beach-hike-papakolea-bay-and-mahana-beach-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking to Captain Cook Monument on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a class="mceItemAnchor" name="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/" href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking the Kilauea Iki Trail: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking Hawaii's Magnificent Waipi'o Valley: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/" mce_href="../2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/</a><br /></p> <p>Hike to Kamehameha's Birthplace and the Forbidding Temple of Human Sacrifice, Mo'okini Heiau, on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/hike-to-kamehamehas-birthplace-and-the-forbidding-temple-of-human-sacrifice-mookini-heaiau-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/21/hike-to-kamehamehas-birthplace-and-the-forbidding-temple-of-human-sacrifice-mookini-heaiau-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/hike-to-kamehamehas-birthplace-and-the-forbidding-temple-of-human-sacrifice-mookini-heaiau-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Ka'u Desert's Unearthly Hike to the Eerie Warrior Footprint Casts: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/2965/" mce_href="../2009/11/05/2965/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/2965/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking Down Into Pololu Valley, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kiholo Bay Beach Hike: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/" mce_href="../2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking to Honomalino Bay, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Historic Kailua Kona Town on the Big Island of Hawaii: A Walking Tour: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/" mce_href="../2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking and Camping at Hawaii's Last Wilderness Beach: La'amaomao the Wind God and Makalawena Beach: Advice: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/" mce_href="../2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Driving and Hiking to the Summit of Mauna Kea, Big Island of Hawaii:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1475" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1475"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/">mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hidden Secrets of Hawaii: The Golden Ponds of Ke-awa-iki: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/" mce_href="../2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking at Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/"> </a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5450" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5450 " title="Liz Fuller at Honaunau Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="227" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Liz Fuller at Honaunau Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best About Snorkeling</b></p> <p>The Best Snorkeling Spots on Hawaii Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Kona: Snorkeling at the Incomparable Two-Step Beach at Honaunau Bay: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/" mce_href="../2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kona: Discover hidden, beautiful, special Ho'okena Beach Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/" mce_href="../2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part I: Gear: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part II: Technique : <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part III: Protecting the Reef and Reef Animals: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part IV: Snorkeling Safety: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part V: Best Snorkeling Beaches of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips Part VI: Wilderness Beaches of the Big Island!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/" mce_href="../2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5451" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5451 " title="Frank Burgess giving travel advice at Pu'u Honua O Honaunau National Historic Park, Kona Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="228" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Frank Burgess giving travel advice at Pu'u Honua O Honaunau National Historic Park, Kona Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints</b></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #1: Introduction: Kona Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #2: Kona South to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hilo:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/" mce_href="../2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #3: Kona North to Waikoloa and the Kohala Coast:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/1794/" mce_href="../2009/09/29/1794/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/1794/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #4: Waikoloa to Pololu Valley; <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/franks-big-island-travel-hints-4-waikoloa-to-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/">pololu-valley-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #5:<b> </b>Hawi to Kona via the Kohala Mountain road, Waimea and Waikoloa:<b> </b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/03/franks-big-island-travel-hints-5-hawi-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/">to-kona-via-kohala-mountain-road-waimea-and-waikoloa-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #6: Waimea and the Hamakua Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/" mce_href="../2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/" mce_href="../2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/">hamakua-coast-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints # 7: Around Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-around-hilo-3/" mce_href="../2009/03/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-around-hilo-3/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-hilo-side-akaka-falls-to-panaewa-rainforest-zoo/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #8: Mysterious Puna!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/franks-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna-3/" mce_href="../2009/04/03/franks-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna-3/"> http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/franks-big-island-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #9: Made for Adventure: The Jungles, Volcanoes, Hot Springs and Tidepools of Puna!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/franks-hawaii-travel-tips-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna-2/" mce_href="../2008/10/26/franks-hawaii-travel-tips-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/franks-hawaii-travel-hints-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #10: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/franks-travel-tips-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/" mce_href="../2009/04/19/franks-travel-tips-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/franks-big-island-travel-hints-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Travel Hints # 11: Exploring Deeper Into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/franks-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-vocanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-2/" mce_href="../2009/04/27/franks-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-vocanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #12: More fun in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/12/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-3/" mce_href="../2009/06/12/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-3/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #13: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Chain of Craters Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/" mce_href="../2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-hawaii-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/" mce_href="../2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/">volcanoes-national-park-chain-of-craters-road/</a><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5452" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5452 " title="My Sister and Nieces Entering Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="235" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">My Sister and Nieces Entering Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best Exploration Information, Interesting Stories and General Reading about Hawaii</b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5453" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5453" title="Cliffs at Pololu Valley, North tip of Hawaii Island: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="226" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Cliffs at Pololu Valley, North tip of Hawaii Island: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Kohala</b></p> <p>Hawaii's Most Famous Beach: Anaeho'omalu Bay on the Incomparable Kohala Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/hawaiis-most-famous-beach-anaehoomalu-bay-on-the-incomparable-kohala-coast/" mce_href="../2010/02/19/hawaiis-most-famous-beach-anaehoomalu-bay-on-the-incomparable-kohala-coast/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/hawaiis-most-famous-beach-anaehoomalu-bay-on-the-incomparable-kohala-coast/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring the Wild Kohala Coast: Hapuna Beach, the Crown Jewel of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/exploring-the-wild-kohala-coast-hapuna-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/26/exploring-the-wild-kohala-coast-hapuna-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/exploring-the-wild-kohala-coast-hapuna-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Park: A Warrior becomes a King, an Island Archipelago Becomes a Kingdom: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/" mce_href="../2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/" mce_href="../2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/">becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Dreamy, laid back Hawi and Kapa'au: The Joy of North Kohala: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/dreamy-laid-back-hawi-and-kapaau-the-joy-of-north-kohala/" mce_href="../2010/02/28/dreamy-laid-back-hawi-and-kapaau-the-joy-of-north-kohala/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/dreamy-laid-back-hawi-and-kapaau-the-joy-of-north-kohala/</a><br /></p> <p>What's Out There On The Western Tip of Hawaii Island? Kekaha Kai State Park!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/whats-out-there-on-thethe-western-tip-of-hawaii-island-kekaha-kai-state-park/" mce_href="../2010/02/18/whats-out-there-on-thethe-western-tip-of-hawaii-island-kekaha-kai-state-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/whats-out-there-on-thethe-western-tip-of-hawaii-island-kekaha-kai-state-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Delightful, beautiful Kua Bay on the Southern Kohala Coast, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/">kohala-coast-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Fabulous, secluded, amazing Waialea Beach (Beach 69) on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/">69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring the Incredible Kohala Coast: Samuel Spencer Beach County Park and Mau'umae Beach: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/exploring-the-incredible-kohala-coast-samuel-spencer-beach-county-park-and-mauumae-beach/" mce_href="../2010/03/02/exploring-the-incredible-kohala-coast-samuel-spencer-beach-county-park-and-mauumae-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/exploring-the-incredible-kohala-coast-samuel-spencer-beach-county-park-and-mauumae-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Wild Kohala Coastline: Lapakahi State Historical Park and Koai’e Cove, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/">state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Kohala Coast: Discover Maka O Hule Navigation Heiau: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/4017/" mce_href="../2010/01/08/4017/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/4017/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Kohala: Driving the Scenic and Fabulous Kohala Mountain Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/" mce_href="../2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/" mce_href="../2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/">fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5454" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5454" title="Morning at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="221" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Morning at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Kona</b></p> <p>Historic Kailua Kona Town on the Big Island of Hawaii: A Walking Tour: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/" mce_href="../2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kona: Kahalu'u Beach, where people go to meet the fish!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/exploring-kona-kahaluu-beach-where-people-go-to-meet-the-fish/" mce_href="../2010/02/15/exploring-kona-kahaluu-beach-where-people-go-to-meet-the-fish/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/exploring-kona-kahaluu-beach-where-people-go-to-meet-the-fish/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Fabulous, Coastal Scenic Drive through Keauhou Historic District, North to South: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/fabulous-coastal-scenic-drive-through-keauhou-historic-district-north-to-south/" mce_href="../2010/02/23/fabulous-coastal-scenic-drive-through-keauhou-historic-district-north-to-south/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/fabulous-coastal-scenic-drive-through-keauhou-historic-district-north-to-south/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Kona: Snorkeling at the Incomparable Two-Step Beach at Honaunau Bay: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/" mce_href="../2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Beautiful Kona, Hawaii: Magic Sands, La'aloa Beach Park and Haukalua Heiau: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/explorng-beautiful-kona-hawaii-magic-sands-laaloa-beach-park-and-haukalua-heiau/" mce_href="../2010/02/14/explorng-beautiful-kona-hawaii-magic-sands-laaloa-beach-park-and-haukalua-heiau/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/explorng-beautiful-kona-hawaii-magic-sands-laaloa-beach-park-and-haukalua-heiau/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kona: Discover hidden, beautiful, special Ho'okena Beach Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/" mce_href="../2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Exploring Kealakekua Bay Archeological and Historical District, Captain Cook Monument and Hikiau Heiau, Perhaps the Most Important Historical Sites in Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/konas-fascinating-history-exploring-kealakekua-bay-archeological-and-historical-district-captain-cook-monument-and-hikiau-heiau-perhaps-the-most-important-historical-sites-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/30/konas-fascinating-history-exploring-kealakekua-bay-archeological-and-historical-district-captain-cook-monument-and-hikiau-heiau-perhaps-the-most-important-historical-sites-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/konas-fascinating-history-exploring-kealakekua-bay-archeological-and-historical-district-captain-cook-monument-and-hikiau-heiau-perhaps-the-most-important-historical-sites-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Ahu'ena Heiau at Kamakahonu Beach: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/konas-fascinating-history-ahuena-heiau-at-kamakahonu-beach/" mce_href="../2009/11/04/konas-fascinating-history-ahuena-heiau-at-kamakahonu-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/konas-fascinating-history-ahuena-heiau-at-kamakahonu-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Pu'u Honua O Honaunau, The Place Of Refuge, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/konas-fascinating-history-puu-honua-o-honaunau-the-place-of-refuge/" mce_href="../2009/11/24/konas-fascinating-history-puu-honua-o-honaunau-the-place-of-refuge/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/konas-fascinating-history-puu-honua-o-honaunau-the-place-of-refuge/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: The Ancient Temples and Villages, Fabulous Beaches and Scenic Hiking Trails of Koloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, Kona Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/3407/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/3407/" target="_blank">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/3407/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Hulihe'e Palace: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/konas-fscinating-history-hulihee-palace/" mce_href="../2009/11/01/konas-fscinating-history-hulihee-palace/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/konas-fscinating-history-hulihee-palace/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Moku'aikaua Church--the First Christian Church in Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/konas-fscinating-history-mokuaikawa-the-first-christian-church-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/02/konas-fscinating-history-mokuaikawa-the-first-christian-church-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/konas-fscinating-history-mokuaikawa-the-first-christian-church-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Kamakahonu Rock, the Kailua Pier and Seawall: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/konas-fascinating-history-kamakahonu-rock-the-kailua-pier-and-seawall/" mce_href="../2009/10/30/konas-fascinating-history-kamakahonu-rock-the-kailua-pier-and-seawall/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/konas-fascinating-history-kamakahonu-rock-the-kailua-pier-and-seawall/</a><br /></p> <p>Heartbreak of the Gods: Kuamo'o Battle Field and Lekeleke Graveyard: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Rising From The Past: The Rebirth of Hapaiali'i Heiau, a Hawaiian Temple for Honoring Royalty: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/1118/" mce_href="../2009/05/01/1118/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/1118/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5455" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5455" title="The Green Sand Beach at South Point, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="221" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Green Sand Beach at South Point, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Ka'u</b></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii's South Point: Ka Lae And the Hike to the Green Sand Beach: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/exploring-hawaiis-south-point-ka-lae-and-the-hike-to-the-green-sand-beach/" mce_href="../2009/12/05/exploring-hawaiis-south-point-ka-lae-and-the-hike-to-the-green-sand-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/exploring-hawaiis-south-point-ka-lae-and-the-hike-to-the-green-sand-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Punalu'u Black Sand Beach in Ka'u Hawaii: Hiking, Snorkeling, Ancient Temples and Endangered Sea Turtles: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/" mce_href="../2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5457" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5457" title="Halema'uma'u Eruption in Kilauea Crater from the Jagger Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="218" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Halema'uma'u Eruption in Kilauea Crater from the Jagger Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park</b></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The Beating Heart of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-beating-heart-of-the-big-island/" mce_href="../2010/03/31/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-beating-heart-of-the-big-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-beating-heart-of-the-big-island/</a><br /></p> <p>An Unforgettable Scenic Drive through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Puna on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/an-unforgettable-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-and-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/18/an-unforgettable-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-and-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/an-unforgettable-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-and-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Along Crater Rim Drive: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/27/explorng-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-along-the-chain-of-craters-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/27/explorng-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-along-the-chain-of-craters-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/27/explorng-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-along-the-chain-of-craters-road/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Down the Chain of Craters Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/28/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-down-the-chain-of-craters-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/28/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-down-the-chain-of-craters-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/28/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-down-the-chain-of-craters-road/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Lava Viewing: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2010/03/29/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-lava-viewing/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-lava-viewing/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Alanui Kahiko: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-alanui-kahiko/" mce_href="../2010/02/20/chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-alanui-kahiko/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-alanui-kahiko/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5458" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5458" title="Littoral explosion plume at Waikupanaha lava ocean entry, Puna Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="263" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Littoral explosion plume at Waikupanaha lava ocean entry, Puna Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Devastation Trail: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devastation-trail/" mce_href="../2010/03/06/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devastation-trail/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devastation-trail/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Devil's Throat Collapse Crater: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devils-throat-collapse-craterdevil%E2%80%99s-throat-less-than-110-of-a-mile-southwest-along-chain-of-craters-road-from-the-hilina-pali-road-turnoff-is-a-s/" mce_href="../2010/03/07/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devils-throat-collapse-craterdevil%E2%80%99s-throat-less-than-110-of-a-mile-southwest-along-chain-of-craters-road-from-the-hilina-pali-road-turnoff-is-a-s/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devils-throat-collapse-craterdevil%E2%80%99s-throat-less-than-110-of-a-mile-southwest-along-chain-of-craters-road-from-the-hilina-pali-road-turnoff-is-a-s/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: What's at the End of Chain of Craters Road? Hiking! Mountain biking! Bird-watching!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-whats-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/08/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-whats-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-whats-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hiking and Biking the Escape Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiking-and-biking-the-escape-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiking-and-biking-the-escape-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiking-and-biking-the-escape-road/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Halema'uma'u Crater Overlook: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/26/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halemaumau-crater-overlook/" mce_href="../2010/03/26/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halemaumau-crater-overlook/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/26/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halemaumau-crater-overlook/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Halona Kahakai: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halona-kahakai/" mce_href="../2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halona-kahakai/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halona-kahakai/</a><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hi'iaka Crater and the Lava Flow of 1973: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiiaka-crater-and-the-lava-flow-of-1973/" mce_href="../2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiiaka-crater-and-the-lava-flow-of-1973/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiiaka-crater-and-the-lava-flow-of-1973/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The incredible Hilina Pali Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-incredible-hilina-pali-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-incredible-hilina-pali-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-incredible-hilina-pali-road/</a><br /></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_6006" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6006" title="Sea arches, cliffs and wild ocean at the end of Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Sea arches, cliffs and wild ocean at the end of Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Holei Lava Tube: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-lava-tube/" mce_href="../2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-lava-tube/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-lava-tube/</a><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Holei Pali: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-pali/" mce_href="../2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-pali/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-pali/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Holei Sea Arch: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-sea-arch/" mce_href="../2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-sea-arch/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-holei-sea-arch/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Jagger Museum and Hawai’i Volcano Observatory: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-jagger-museum-and-hawai%E2%80%99i-volcano-observatory/" mce_href="../2010/03/12/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-jagger-museum-and-hawai%E2%80%99i-volcano-observatory/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-jagger-museum-and-hawai%E2%80%99i-volcano-observatory/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kealakomo Overlook: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kealakomo-overlook/" mce_href="../2010/03/13/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kealakomo-overlook/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kealakomo-overlook/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Keanakako'i Crater: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-keanakakoi-crater/" mce_href="../2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-keanakakoi-crater/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-keanakakoi-crater/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kilauea Iki Overlook: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-iki-overlook/" mce_href="../2010/03/13/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-iki-overlook/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-iki-overlook/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kilauea Crater Overlook: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-crater-overlook/" mce_href="../2010/03/14/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-crater-overlook/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-crater-overlook/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kilauea Military Camp: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-military-camp/" mce_href="../2010/03/14/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-military-camp/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-military-camp/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kilauea Visitor's Center: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-visitors-center/" mce_href="../2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-visitors-center/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kilauea-visitors-center/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kipuka Kahali'i: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kipuka-kahakihi/" mce_href="../2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kipuka-kahakihi/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kipuka-kahakihi/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Ko'oko'olau Crater: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kookoolau-crater/" mce_href="../2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kookoolau-crater/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kookoolau-crater/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_6453" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/appeasing-the-goddess-at-halemaumau-crater-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/appeasing-the-goddess-at-halemaumau-crater-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6453" title="Appeasing the goddess at Halema'uma'u Crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/appeasing-the-goddess-at-halemaumau-crater-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/appeasing-the-goddess-at-halemaumau-crater-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Appeasing the goddess at Halema'uma'u Crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kulanaokuaiki Campground: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kulanaokuaiki-campground/" mce_href="../2010/03/16/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kulanaokuaiki-campground/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-kulanaokuaiki-campground/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Mauna Loa Lava Tree Molds: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mauna-loa-lava-tree-molds/" mce_href="../2010/03/16/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mauna-loa-lava-tree-molds/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mauna-loa-lava-tree-molds/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Lua Manu Crater: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-lua-manu-crater/" mce_href="../2010/03/17/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-lua-manu-crater/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-lua-manu-crater/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The Main Entrance: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-main-entrance/" mce_href="../2010/03/17/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-main-entrance/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-main-entrance/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Mau Loa O Mauna Ulu: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mau-loa-of-mauna-ulu/" mce_href="../2010/03/18/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mau-loa-of-mauna-ulu/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mau-loa-of-mauna-ulu/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Along the Mauna Loa Scenic Road…Tree Molds, Kipuka Puaulu and Mauna Loa Summit Trailhead: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-along-the-mauna-loa-scenic-road%E2%80%A6tree-molds-kipuka-puaulu-and-mauna-loa-summit-trailhead/" mce_href="../2010/03/18/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-along-the-mauna-loa-scenic-road%E2%80%A6tree-molds-kipuka-puaulu-and-mauna-loa-summit-trailhead/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-along-the-mauna-loa-scenic-road%E2%80%A6tree-molds-kipuka-puaulu-and-mauna-loa-summit-trailhead/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Mauna Ulu, the Growing Mountain: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mauna-ulu-the-growing-mountain/" mce_href="../2010/03/19/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mauna-ulu-the-growing-mountain/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-mauna-ulu-the-growing-mountain/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Muliwai a Pele : <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-muliwai-a-pele/" mce_href="../2010/03/19/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-muliwai-a-pele/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-muliwai-a-pele/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Namakani Paio Campground: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-namakani-paio-campground/" mce_href="../2010/03/20/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-namakani-paio-campground/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-namakani-paio-campground/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Pauahi Crater: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-nationa-park-pauahi-crater/" mce_href="../2010/03/20/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-nationa-park-pauahi-crater/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-nationa-park-pauahi-crater/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Pu'u Pua'i: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puu-puai/" mce_href="../2010/03/21/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puu-puai/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puu-puai/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Puhimau Crater: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puhimau-crater/" mce_href="../2010/03/21/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puhimau-crater/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puhimau-crater/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Field: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puu-loa-petroglyph-field/" mce_href="../2010/03/22/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puu-loa-petroglyph-field/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puu-loa-petroglyph-field/</a><br /></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_6454" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/visitors-inspect-petroglyphs-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/visitors-inspect-petroglyphs-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6454" title="Visitors inspect petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/visitors-inspect-petroglyphs-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/visitors-inspect-petroglyphs-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Visitors inspect petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The Southwest Rift Zone: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-southwest-rift-zone/" mce_href="../2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-southwest-rift-zone/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-southwest-rift-zone/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Sulfur Banks and Steaming Bluff: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-sulfur-banks-and-steaming-bluff/" mce_href="../2010/03/22/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-sulfur-banks-and-steaming-bluff/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-sulfur-banks-and-steaming-bluff/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National park: The Thurston Lava Tube: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-thurston-lava-tube/" mce_href="../2010/03/23/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-thurston-lava-tube/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-thurston-lava-tube/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The Volcano Art Center: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/exporing-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-thurston-lava-tube/" mce_href="../2010/03/23/exporing-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-thurston-lava-tube/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/exporing-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-thurston-lava-tube/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Volcano House Hotel: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-volcano-house-hotel/" mce_href="../2010/03/24/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-volcano-house-hotel/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-volcano-house-hotel/</a><br /></p> <p>Picturesque Volcano Village: Food, gasoline and accommodations, just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/picturesque-volcano-village-food-gasoline-and-accomodations-just-outside-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/" mce_href="../2010/03/24/picturesque-volcano-village-food-gasoline-and-accomodations-just-outside-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/picturesque-volcano-village-food-gasoline-and-accomodations-just-outside-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Waldron Ledge Hike: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-waldron-ledge-hike/" mce_href="../2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-waldron-ledge-hike/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-waldron-ledge-hike/</a><br /></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_6455" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/anthropomorphic-petroglyph-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-graphic-from-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/anthropomorphic-petroglyph-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-graphic-from-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6455" title="Anthropomorphic petroglyph at Pu'u Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Graphic from Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/anthropomorphic-petroglyph-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-graphic-from-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/anthropomorphic-petroglyph-at-puu-loa-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-graphic-from-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Visitors inspect petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" height="218" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Anthropomorphic petroglyph at Pu'u Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Graphic from Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Puna </b></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;">Exploring Mysterious, Magnificent, Unspoiled Puna: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/exploring-mysterious-magnificent-unspoiled-puna/" mce_href="../2010/01/02/exploring-mysterious-magnificent-unspoiled-puna/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/exploring-mysterious-magnificent-unspoiled-puna/</a><br /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;">Kalapana, Hawaii: From the Fires of Hades to the Eden of</span> Rebirth: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/" mce_href="../2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/" mce_href="../2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/">eden-of-rebirth/</a><br /></p> <p>Exciting Puna: See flowing lava at Waikupanaha, Puna on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/hiking-at-the-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-entry-in-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/16/hiking-at-the-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-entry-in-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/hiking-at-the-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-entry-in-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Puna: Exploring Lava Trees State Monument on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/19/dicovering-puna-exploring-lava-trees-state-monument-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/19/dicovering-puna-exploring-lava-trees-state-monument-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/19/dicovering-puna-exploring-lava-trees-state-monument-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_6456" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kupaianaha-vent-on-kilauea-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kupaianaha-vent-on-kilauea-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6456" title="Kupaianaha Vent on Kilauea Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kupaianaha-vent-on-kilauea-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kupaianaha-vent-on-kilauea-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="" height="222" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Kupaianaha Vent on Kilauea Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Exploring Puna: Ahalanui Pond at Pu’ala’a County Park in Puna, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/exploring-puna-ahalanui-pond-at-pu%E2%80%99ala%E2%80%99a-county-park-in-puna-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/29/exploring-puna-ahalanui-pond-at-pu%E2%80%99ala%E2%80%99a-county-park-in-puna-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/exploring-puna-ahalanui-pond-at-pu%E2%80%99ala%E2%80%99a-county-park-in-puna-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Puna: Discover Charming, Eclectic, Surprising Pahoa Town!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/3982/" mce_href="../2010/01/07/3982/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/3982/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Puna: Explore Isaac Hale Beach Park at Pohoiki Bay, Puna Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/discovering-puna-explore-isaac-hale-beach-park-at-pohoiki-bay-puna-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/03/discovering-puna-explore-isaac-hale-beach-park-at-pohoiki-bay-puna-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/discovering-puna-explore-isaac-hale-beach-park-at-pohoiki-bay-puna-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Puna: Discovering the Majestic, Primeval Tree Tunnels of Puna: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/exploring-puna-discovering-the-majestic-primeval-tree-tunnels-of-puna/" mce_href="../2010/01/01/exploring-puna-discovering-the-majestic-primeval-tree-tunnels-of-puna/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/exploring-puna-discovering-the-majestic-primeval-tree-tunnels-of-puna/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5459" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5459" title="From Mauna Kea to Mauna Loa, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="225" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">From Mauna Kea to Mauna Loa, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Hilo, Waimea, Saddle Road and Hamakua</b></p> <p>Unimaginably beautiful, surprisingly engaging and fantastically fun Hilo, Hawaii!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/unimaginably-beautfiul-surprisingly-engaging-and-fantastically-fun-hilo-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/06/unimaginably-beautfiul-surprisingly-engaging-and-fantastically-fun-hilo-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/unimaginably-beautfiul-surprisingly-engaging-and-fantastically-fun-hilo-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->My Favorite Scenic Drive: Hawaii's Wild and Scenic Saddle Road!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1587" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1587"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/my-favorite-scenic-drive-hawaiis-wild-and-scenic-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/09/02/my-favorite-scenic-drive-hawaiis-wild-and-scenic-saddle-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/</a><br /></p> <p>The Heart of Paniolo Country on the Big Island of Hawaii: Scenic, Historic Waimea: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/" mce_href="../2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/" mce_href="../2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/">historic-waimea/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the jungle trails of Akaka Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Wailuku River Park and Rainbow Falls, Hilo Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/12/exloring-wailuku-river-park-and-rainbow-falls-hlio-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/12/exloring-wailuku-river-park-and-rainbow-falls-hlio-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/12/exloring-wailuku-river-park-and-rainbow-falls-hlio-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Serene, lovely, enchanting Richardson Ocean Park, Hilo Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/">hilo-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Fabulous Hamakua: Discovering Honoka'a Town on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>The Magic of Hilo District: Pe'epekeo Scenic Drive and Onomea Bay Trail: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/the-magic-of-hilo-district-peepekeo-scenic-drive-and-onomea-bay-trail/" mce_href="../2010/01/28/the-magic-of-hilo-district-peepekeo-scenic-drive-and-onomea-bay-trail/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/the-magic-of-hilo-district-peepekeo-scenic-drive-and-onomea-bay-trail/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Laupahoehoe Park, Hamakua Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/exploring-laupahoehoe-park-hamakua-coast-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/21/exploring-laupahoehoe-park-hamakua-coast-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/exploring-laupahoehoe-park-hamakua-coast-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kaumana Cave, Just Outside Hilo Along the Saddle Road on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>The Magic of Hilo District: Unforgettable, surprising, peaceful Kolekole Beach Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/the-magic-of-hilo-district-unforgetable-surprising-peaceful-kolekole-beach-park/" mce_href="../2010/01/29/the-magic-of-hilo-district-unforgetable-surprising-peaceful-kolekole-beach-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/the-magic-of-hilo-district-unforgetable-surprising-peaceful-kolekole-beach-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Hamakua Coast, North of Hilo, Hawaii: Hakalau Canyon: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/" mce_href="../2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/" mce_href="../2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/">hawaii-hakalau-canyon/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii's Saddle Road: Kipuka Pu’u Huluhulu Nature Trails and Kipuka Aina Hou Nene Sanctuary: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/5130/" mce_href="../2010/02/11/5130/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/5130/</a><br /></p> <p>Hilo Askance: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hilo-askance/" mce_href="../2009/10/10/hilo-askance/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hilo-askance/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5460" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5460" title="Hikers at the beach in Waipio Valley, Hamakua Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="225" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hikers at the beach in Waipi'o Valley, Hamakua Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Big Island General</b></p> <p>The Call of Aloha...:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/" mce_href="../2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/" mce_href="../2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/"><br /></a>The Beautiful, Enigmatic and Cryptic Petroglyphs of Hawaii Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles: Honu of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/" mce_href="../2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/</a><br /></p> <p>A Brief History of Kona Coffee...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/a-brief-history-of-kona-coffee/" mce_href="../2009/02/03/a-brief-history-of-kona-coffee/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/a-brief-history-of-kona-coffee/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii's Amazing Lava Fossils: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/" mce_href="../2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/" mce_href="../2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/">amazing-lava-fossils/</a><br /></p> <p>The Sugar Industry in Hawaii: Kona Sugar Company and West Hawai’i Railway Company: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/" mce_href="../2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/" mce_href="../2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/">company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/</a><br /></p> <p>The Hawaiian Snow Goddess Poliahu and the Summit of Mauna Kea...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/" mce_href="../2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/" mce_href="../2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/">summit-of-mauna-kea/</a><br /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;">Why I love Hawaii...: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;">A Brief History of Ranching in Hawaii: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/">rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;">Conjuring Visions of Paradise: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/" mce_href="../2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/</a><br /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;"><b> </b></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5461" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5461 " title="Eric Carr braves high altitude and low temperatures to shoot video on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="225" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Eric Carr braves high altitude and low temperatures to shoot video on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Video</b></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;">Kilauea's Eruption Just Keeps Getting More Fantastic!:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;"><b> </b></span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/" mce_href="../2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/</a><br /></p> <p>Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Field, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/823/" mce_href="../2009/03/17/823/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/823/</a><br /></p> <p>Volcano Art Center—A Kipuka of Creativity on the Rim of Madam Pele's Home: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/" mce_href="../2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/"><span style="font-size: small;" mce_style="font-size: small;">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/</span></a><br /></p> <p>Jagger Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/" mce_href="../2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/</a><br /></p> <p>Captain Cook's Legacy: Exploring the History and Waters of Kealakekua Bay: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/949/" mce_href="../2009/04/07/949/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/949/</a><br /></p> <p>Mo'okini Heiau: Warrior Kings and Human Sacrifice on Hawai'i: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/" mce_href="../2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/</a><br /></p> <h3><b><i> </i></b> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5462" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><i><b><i><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5462 " title="Bart Hunt Snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="227" width="300" /></a></i></b></i></b></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Bart Hunt Snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><i>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</a></i></b><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/">here</a>. </b></i></span></p></h3> <h3><i><b><b><i> </i></b></b></i> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_5463" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><b><i><i><b><b><i><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5463 " title="King Kamehameha Statue, Wailoa Park, Hilo Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="218" width="300" /></a></i></b></b></i></i></b></b></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">King Kamehameha Statue, Wailoa Park, Hilo Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><b><b><i>For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com</a>.</i></b><i> </i></b></i></span></p></h3> <h3><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><b><b>For independent reviews of our product, written by some of our legions of satisfied customers, please check <a href="http://iphoneapps.ismashphone.com/tourguidehawaii-iphone-69280/app" mce_href="http://iphoneapps.ismashphone.com/tourguidehawaii-iphone-69280/app">this</a> out.</b></b></i></span></h3> <h3> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><b><b>All media copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i>Donald B. MacGowan</i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></i></span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_5464" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><b><i><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5464" title="Captain James Cook Monument from Manini Beach on Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." height="223" width="300" /></a></b></b></i></b></b></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Captain James Cook Monument from Manini Beach on Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><i><b><b> </b></b></i></p></h3>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-77328371678943854932010-03-11T10:24:00.006-10:002010-03-11T10:34:22.947-10:00Everything you ever wanted to know about Hawaii but didn't know where to look...an index to Tour Guide Hawaii's free information about the Big Island<h3 style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="text-align: center;"><b><b><b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" target="_blank">by Donald B. MacGowan</a></b></b></b></b></h3> <h5><i><b><i><b> </b></i></b></i> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5445" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><i><b><i><b><i><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5445" title="La Aloa Sunset Kailua Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg?w=225" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/la-aloa-sunset-kailua-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan3.jpg?w=225" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="225" height="300" /></a></b></i></b></i></b></i></b></i></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">La Aloa Sunset Kailua Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><i><b><i><b>There are many wondrous, enigmatic and fascinating attractions on the Big Island of Hawaii, some better known than others, many out of the way and generally off the beaten track. <a href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/" target="_blank">Tour Guide Hawaii</a> has produced an encyclopedic collection of the most up-to-date information, presented as short GPS-cued videos, in an <a href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" target="_blank">app downloadable to iPhone and iPod Touch</a> that covers the entire Big Island, highlighting the popular and the uncrowded, the famous and the secluded, the adventurous and the relaxing.</b></i></b></i></p></h5> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5446" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5446 " title="Moon over Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic From Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/moon-over-kahlauu-kona-hawaii-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="227" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Moon over Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic From Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best About Planning Your Hawaii Trip</b></p> <p>What To Pack And Take To Hawaii: What You Need, What You Want, What You Can Leave Out Of Your Luggage: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/" mce_href="../2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/</a><br /></p> <p>Getting To Hawaii, Getting Around Hawaii, Getting the Most From Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Guide to Pronouncing Hawaiian Words: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/" mce_href="../2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/</a><br /></p> <p>What sunglasses should I buy to go to Hawaii?: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/what-sunglasses-should-i-buy-to-go-to-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/11/what-sunglasses-should-i-buy-to-go-to-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/what-sunglasses-should-i-buy-to-go-to-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Going to Hawaii? Let's Chat about Sunburn and Sunscreen...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/going-to-hawaii-lets-chat-about-sun-burn-and-sunscreen/" mce_href="../2010/01/13/going-to-hawaii-lets-chat-about-sun-burn-and-sunscreen/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/going-to-hawaii-lets-chat-about-sun-burn-and-sunscreen/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5447" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5447 " title="Beautiful Waialea Beach, Kohala Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/beautiful-wailea-beach-kohala-coast-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="227" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Beautiful Waialea Beach, Kohala Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best Beaches on Hawaii</b></p> <p>A Quick Guide to The Best Beaches of Hawaii Island: Sun, Surf, Solitude: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Green, Black, White, Grey and Piebald: The Colored Sand Beaches of the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/bgreen-black-white-grey-and-piebald-the-colored-sand-beaches-of-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/10/bgreen-black-white-grey-and-piebald-the-colored-sand-beaches-of-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/bgreen-black-white-grey-and-piebald-the-colored-sand-beaches-of-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>The Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 1, The Main Kohala Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/" mce_href="../2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/</a><br /></p> <p>The Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 2, The Kona and South Kohala Coasts: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/" mce_href="../2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 3, Unusual, Uncrowded and Untamed Beaches of South Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 4, Wilderness Beaches of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/" mce_href="../2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Beaches in Hawaii Part 5--Best Beaches for Snorkeling: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/" mce_href="../2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5448" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5448" title="Lava from Kilauea Volcano Flowing into the Sea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-2.jpg?w=300" alt="Afternoon sunlight makes the small kipuka at Alanui Kahiko glow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="225" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Lava from Kilauea Volcano Flowing into the Sea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii</b></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; The Most Interesting, Amazing and Diverse Scenic Drive in Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/a-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-most-interesting-amazing-and-diverse-place-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/22/a-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-most-interesting-amazing-and-diverse-place-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/a-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-most-interesting-amazing-and-diverse-place-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona Heritage Corridor Scenic Drive: An Exceptional Day Trip Exploration of Historical, Lovely, Up-Country Kona!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1325" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1325">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/kona-heritage-corridor-scenic-drive-an-exceptional-day-trip-exploration-of-historical-lovely-up-country-kona/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #1: The Saddle Road...Kona to the Summit of Mauna Kea, Kaumana Cave and Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/" target="_blank">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #2: North Kona and Kohala, Ancient History, Sumptuous Beaches: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/08/21/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/01/scenic-drive-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #3: Kona to Hamakua and Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo/" mce_href="../2009/08/23/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives in Hawaii #4: Kona Coast to South Point and Ka'u: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau-2/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau-2/" target="_blank">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Best Scenic Drives in Hawaii #5: Kailua Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Puna and Lava Viewing: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2009/08/30/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing-2/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Scenic Drive #6: Big Island Whirlwind Road Trip...I have to see the whole Big Island all in one day!<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/big-island-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/" mce_href="../2009/09/15/big-island-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-6-hawaii-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/</a><br /></p> <p>What Do I Do on the Big Island? Explore Hawaii's Incomparable, Fantastic and Wild South Coast!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/what-do-i-do-on-the-big-island-explore-hawaiis-incomparable-fantastic-and-wild-south-coast/" mce_href="../2008/12/20/what-do-i-do-on-the-big-island-explore-hawaiis-incomparable-fantastic-and-wild-south-coast/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/what-do-i-do-on-the-big-island-explore-hawaiis-incomparable-fantastic-and-wild-south-coast/</a><br /></p> <p>Road Trip Through Keauhou Historic District, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/" mce_href="../2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Explore Hawaii's Hidden, Romantic and Mysterious Places: The South Coast of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5456" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5456" title="Papakolea: Green Sand (Mahana) Beach at South Point (Ka Lae), Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/green-sand-beach-e.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="221" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Papakolea: Green Sand (Mahana) Beach at South Point (Ka Lae), Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best About Hiking:</b></p> <p>The Best Short Hikes on Hawaii Island:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1425" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1425"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>The Adventure and Romance of Hiking To Kilauea Volcano's Active Lava Flows: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/" mce_href="../2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Summit Hikes of Mauna Kea: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>South Point's Justly Famous Green Sand Beach Hike, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/south-points-justly-famous-green-sand-beach-hike-papakolea-bay-and-mahana-beach-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/29/south-points-justly-famous-green-sand-beach-hike-papakolea-bay-and-mahana-beach-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/south-points-justly-famous-green-sand-beach-hike-papakolea-bay-and-mahana-beach-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking to Captain Cook Monument on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a class="mceItemAnchor" name="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/" href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking the Kilauea Iki Trail: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking Hawaii's Magnificent Waipi'o Valley: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/" mce_href="../2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/</a><br /></p> <p>Hike to Kamehameha's Birthplace and the Forbidding Temple of Human Sacrifice, Mo'okini Heiau, on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/hike-to-kamehamehas-birthplace-and-the-forbidding-temple-of-human-sacrifice-mookini-heaiau-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/21/hike-to-kamehamehas-birthplace-and-the-forbidding-temple-of-human-sacrifice-mookini-heaiau-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/hike-to-kamehamehas-birthplace-and-the-forbidding-temple-of-human-sacrifice-mookini-heaiau-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Ka'u Desert's Unearthly Hike to the Eerie Warrior Footprint Casts: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/2965/" mce_href="../2009/11/05/2965/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/2965/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking Down Into Pololu Valley, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kiholo Bay Beach Hike: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/" mce_href="../2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking to Honomalino Bay, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Historic Kailua Kona Town on the Big Island of Hawaii: A Walking Tour: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/" mce_href="../2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking and Camping at Hawaii's Last Wilderness Beach: La'amaomao the Wind God and Makalawena Beach: Advice: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/" mce_href="../2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Driving and Hiking to the Summit of Mauna Kea, Big Island of Hawaii:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1475" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1475"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/">mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Hidden Secrets of Hawaii: The Golden Ponds of Ke-awa-iki: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/" mce_href="../2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/</a><br /></p> <p>Hiking at Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/"> </a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5450" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5450 " title="Liz Fuller at Honaunau Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/liz-fuller-at-hounaunau-bay-hawaii-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="227" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Liz Fuller at Honaunau Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best About Snorkeling</b></p> <p>The Best Snorkeling Spots on Hawaii Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Kona: Snorkeling at the Incomparable Two-Step Beach at Honaunau Bay: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/" mce_href="../2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kona: Discover hidden, beautiful, special Ho'okena Beach Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/" mce_href="../2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part I: Gear: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part II: Technique : <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part III: Protecting the Reef and Reef Animals: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part IV: Snorkeling Safety: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part V: Best Snorkeling Beaches of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips Part VI: Wilderness Beaches of the Big Island!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/" mce_href="../2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5451" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5451 " title="Frank Burgess giving travel advice at Pu'u Honua O Honaunau National Historic Park, Kona Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/zzaour-gps-tours-make-you-the-guide-e.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="228" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">F</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >rank Burgess giving travel advice at Pu'u Honua O Honaunau National Historic Park, Kona Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints</b></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #1: Introduction: Kona Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #2: Kona South to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hilo:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/" mce_href="../2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #3: Kona North to Waikoloa and the Kohala Coast:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/1794/" mce_href="../2009/09/29/1794/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/1794/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #4: Waikoloa to Pololu Valley; <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/franks-big-island-travel-hints-4-waikoloa-to-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2009/03/06/big-island-day-trips-4-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/">pololu-valley-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #5:<b> </b>Hawi to Kona via the Kohala Mountain road, Waimea and Waikoloa:<b> </b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/03/franks-big-island-travel-hints-5-hawi-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/">to-kona-via-kohala-mountain-road-waimea-and-waikoloa-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #6: Waimea and the Hamakua Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/" mce_href="../2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/" mce_href="../2009/03/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-3/">hamakua-coast-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints # 7: Around Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-around-hilo-3/" mce_href="../2009/03/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-around-hilo-3/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-hilo-side-akaka-falls-to-panaewa-rainforest-zoo/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #8: Mysterious Puna!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/franks-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna-3/" mce_href="../2009/04/03/franks-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna-3/"> http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/franks-big-island-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #9: Made for Adventure: The Jungles, Volcanoes, Hot Springs and Tidepools of Puna!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/franks-hawaii-travel-tips-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna-2/" mce_href="../2008/10/26/franks-hawaii-travel-tips-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/franks-hawaii-travel-hints-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #10: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/franks-travel-tips-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/" mce_href="../2009/04/19/franks-travel-tips-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/franks-big-island-travel-hints-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Travel Hints # 11: Exploring Deeper Into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/franks-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-vocanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-2/" mce_href="../2009/04/27/franks-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-vocanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #12: More fun in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/12/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-3/" mce_href="../2009/06/12/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-3/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-4/</a><br /></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #13: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Chain of Craters Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/" mce_href="../2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-hawaii-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/" mce_href="../2009/06/16/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-4/">volcanoes-national-park-chain-of-craters-road/</a><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5452" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5452 " title="My Sister and Nieces Entering Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/neices-entering-thurston-lava-tube-hawaiii-volcaoes-national-park-e_edited-1-copy.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="235" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">My Sister and Nieces Entering Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>Best Exploration Information, Interesting Stories and General Reading about Hawaii</b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5453" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5453" title="Cliffs at Pololu Valley, North tip of Hawaii Island: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="226" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Cliffs at Pololu Valley, North tip of Hawaii Island: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Kohala</b></p> <p>Hawaii's Most Famous Beach: Anaeho'omalu Bay on the Incomparable Kohala Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/hawaiis-most-famous-beach-anaehoomalu-bay-on-the-incomparable-kohala-coast/" mce_href="../2010/02/19/hawaiis-most-famous-beach-anaehoomalu-bay-on-the-incomparable-kohala-coast/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/hawaiis-most-famous-beach-anaehoomalu-bay-on-the-incomparable-kohala-coast/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring the Wild Kohala Coast: Hapuna Beach, the Crown Jewel of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/exploring-the-wild-kohala-coast-hapuna-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/26/exploring-the-wild-kohala-coast-hapuna-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/exploring-the-wild-kohala-coast-hapuna-beach-the-crown-jewel-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Park: A Warrior becomes a King, an Island Archipelago Becomes a Kingdom: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/" mce_href="../2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/" mce_href="../2009/11/28/puukohola-heiau-national-historic-park-a-warrior-becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/">becomes-a-king-and-island-archepelago-becomes-a-kingdom/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Dreamy, laid back Hawi and Kapa'au: The Joy of North Kohala: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/dreamy-laid-back-hawi-and-kapaau-the-joy-of-north-kohala/" mce_href="../2010/02/28/dreamy-laid-back-hawi-and-kapaau-the-joy-of-north-kohala/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/dreamy-laid-back-hawi-and-kapaau-the-joy-of-north-kohala/</a><br /></p> <p>What's Out There On The Western Tip of Hawaii Island? Kekaha Kai State Park!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/whats-out-there-on-thethe-western-tip-of-hawaii-island-kekaha-kai-state-park/" mce_href="../2010/02/18/whats-out-there-on-thethe-western-tip-of-hawaii-island-kekaha-kai-state-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/whats-out-there-on-thethe-western-tip-of-hawaii-island-kekaha-kai-state-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Delightful, beautiful Kua Bay on the Southern Kohala Coast, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/10/delightful-beautiful-kua-bay-on-the-southern-kohala-coast-hawaii/">kohala-coast-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Fabulous, secluded, amazing Waialea Beach (Beach 69) on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/20/fabulous-secluded-amazing-waialea-beach-beach-69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/">69-on-the-kohala-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring the Incredible Kohala Coast: Samuel Spencer Beach County Park and Mau'umae Beach: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/exploring-the-incredible-kohala-coast-samuel-spencer-beach-county-park-and-mauumae-beach/" mce_href="../2010/03/02/exploring-the-incredible-kohala-coast-samuel-spencer-beach-county-park-and-mauumae-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/exploring-the-incredible-kohala-coast-samuel-spencer-beach-county-park-and-mauumae-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Wild Kohala Coastline: Lapakahi State Historical Park and Koai’e Cove, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/16/exporing-the-wild-kohala-coastline-lapakahi-state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/">state-historical-park-and-koai%E2%80%99e-cove-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Kohala Coast: Discover Maka O Hule Navigation Heiau: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/4017/" mce_href="../2010/01/08/4017/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/4017/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Kohala: Driving the Scenic and Fabulous Kohala Mountain Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/" mce_href="../2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/" mce_href="../2009/12/31/discovering-kohala-driving-the-scenic-and-fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/">fabulous-kohala-mountain-road/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5454" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5454" title="Morning at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/p4270003_edited-11.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="221" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Morning at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Kona</b></p> <p>Historic Kailua Kona Town on the Big Island of Hawaii: A Walking Tour: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/" mce_href="../2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kona: Kahalu'u Beach, where people go to meet the fish!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/exploring-kona-kahaluu-beach-where-people-go-to-meet-the-fish/" mce_href="../2010/02/15/exploring-kona-kahaluu-beach-where-people-go-to-meet-the-fish/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/exploring-kona-kahaluu-beach-where-people-go-to-meet-the-fish/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Fabulous, Coastal Scenic Drive through Keauhou Historic District, North to South: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/fabulous-coastal-scenic-drive-through-keauhou-historic-district-north-to-south/" mce_href="../2010/02/23/fabulous-coastal-scenic-drive-through-keauhou-historic-district-north-to-south/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/fabulous-coastal-scenic-drive-through-keauhou-historic-district-north-to-south/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Kona: Snorkeling at the Incomparable Two-Step Beach at Honaunau Bay: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/" mce_href="../2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/discovering-kona-snorkeling-at-the-incomparable-two-step-beach-at-honaunau-bay/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Beautiful Kona, Hawaii: Magic Sands, La'aloa Beach Park and Haukalua Heiau: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/explorng-beautiful-kona-hawaii-magic-sands-laaloa-beach-park-and-haukalua-heiau/" mce_href="../2010/02/14/explorng-beautiful-kona-hawaii-magic-sands-laaloa-beach-park-and-haukalua-heiau/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/explorng-beautiful-kona-hawaii-magic-sands-laaloa-beach-park-and-haukalua-heiau/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kona: Discover hidden, beautiful, special Ho'okena Beach Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/" mce_href="../2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/exploring-kona-discover-hidden-beautiful-special-hookena-beach-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Exploring Kealakekua Bay Archeological and Historical District, Captain Cook Monument and Hikiau Heiau, Perhaps the Most Important Historical Sites in Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/konas-fascinating-history-exploring-kealakekua-bay-archeological-and-historical-district-captain-cook-monument-and-hikiau-heiau-perhaps-the-most-important-historical-sites-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/30/konas-fascinating-history-exploring-kealakekua-bay-archeological-and-historical-district-captain-cook-monument-and-hikiau-heiau-perhaps-the-most-important-historical-sites-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/konas-fascinating-history-exploring-kealakekua-bay-archeological-and-historical-district-captain-cook-monument-and-hikiau-heiau-perhaps-the-most-important-historical-sites-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Ahu'ena Heiau at Kamakahonu Beach: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/konas-fascinating-history-ahuena-heiau-at-kamakahonu-beach/" mce_href="../2009/11/04/konas-fascinating-history-ahuena-heiau-at-kamakahonu-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/konas-fascinating-history-ahuena-heiau-at-kamakahonu-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Pu'u Honua O Honaunau, The Place Of Refuge, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/konas-fascinating-history-puu-honua-o-honaunau-the-place-of-refuge/" mce_href="../2009/11/24/konas-fascinating-history-puu-honua-o-honaunau-the-place-of-refuge/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/konas-fascinating-history-puu-honua-o-honaunau-the-place-of-refuge/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: The Ancient Temples and Villages, Fabulous Beaches and Scenic Hiking Trails of Koloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, Kona Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/3407/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/3407/" target="_blank">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/3407/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Hulihe'e Palace: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/konas-fscinating-history-hulihee-palace/" mce_href="../2009/11/01/konas-fscinating-history-hulihee-palace/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/konas-fscinating-history-hulihee-palace/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Moku'aikaua Church--the First Christian Church in Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/konas-fscinating-history-mokuaikawa-the-first-christian-church-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/11/02/konas-fscinating-history-mokuaikawa-the-first-christian-church-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/konas-fscinating-history-mokuaikawa-the-first-christian-church-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Kona's Fascinating History: Kamakahonu Rock, the Kailua Pier and Seawall: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/konas-fascinating-history-kamakahonu-rock-the-kailua-pier-and-seawall/" mce_href="../2009/10/30/konas-fascinating-history-kamakahonu-rock-the-kailua-pier-and-seawall/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/konas-fascinating-history-kamakahonu-rock-the-kailua-pier-and-seawall/</a><br /></p> <p>Heartbreak of the Gods: Kuamo'o Battle Field and Lekeleke Graveyard: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Rising From The Past: The Rebirth of Hapaiali'i Heiau, a Hawaiian Temple for Honoring Royalty: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/1118/" mce_href="../2009/05/01/1118/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/1118/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5455" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5455" title="The Green Sand Beach at South Point, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kau_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="221" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Green Sand Beach at South Point, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Ka'u</b></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii's South Point: Ka Lae And the Hike to the Green Sand Beach: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/exploring-hawaiis-south-point-ka-lae-and-the-hike-to-the-green-sand-beach/" mce_href="../2009/12/05/exploring-hawaiis-south-point-ka-lae-and-the-hike-to-the-green-sand-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/exploring-hawaiis-south-point-ka-lae-and-the-hike-to-the-green-sand-beach/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Punalu'u Black Sand Beach in Ka'u Hawaii: Hiking, Snorkeling, Ancient Temples and Endangered Sea Turtles: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/" mce_href="../2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5457" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5457" title="Halema'uma'u Eruption in Kilauea Crater from the Jagger Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jagger-museum-1_edited-2.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="218" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Halema'uma'u Eruption in Kilauea Crater from the Jagger Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park</b></p> <p>An Unforgettable Scenic Drive through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Puna on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/an-unforgettable-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-and-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/18/an-unforgettable-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-and-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/an-unforgettable-scenic-drive-through-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-and-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Alanui Kahiko: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-alanui-kahiko/" mce_href="../2010/02/20/chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-alanui-kahiko/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-alanui-kahiko/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5458" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5458" title="Littoral explosion plume at Waikupanaha lava ocean entry, Puna Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/littoral-explosion-plume-at-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-intry-puna-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="263" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Littoral explosion plume at Waikupanaha lava ocean entry, Puna Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Devastation Trail: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devastation-trail/" mce_href="../2010/03/06/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devastation-trail/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devastation-trail/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Devil's Throat Collapse Crater: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devils-throat-collapse-craterdevil%E2%80%99s-throat-less-than-110-of-a-mile-southwest-along-chain-of-craters-road-from-the-hilina-pali-road-turnoff-is-a-s/" mce_href="../2010/03/07/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devils-throat-collapse-craterdevil%E2%80%99s-throat-less-than-110-of-a-mile-southwest-along-chain-of-craters-road-from-the-hilina-pali-road-turnoff-is-a-s/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-devils-throat-collapse-craterdevil%E2%80%99s-throat-less-than-110-of-a-mile-southwest-along-chain-of-craters-road-from-the-hilina-pali-road-turnoff-is-a-s/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: What's at the End of Chain of Craters Road? Hiking! Mountain biking! Bird-watching!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-whats-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/08/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-whats-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-whats-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hiking and Biking the Escape Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiking-and-biking-the-escape-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiking-and-biking-the-escape-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiking-and-biking-the-escape-road/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Halona Kahakai: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halona-kahakai/" mce_href="../2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halona-kahakai/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-halona-kahakai/</a><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hi'iaka Crater and the Lava Flow of 1973: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiiaka-crater-and-the-lava-flow-of-1973/" mce_href="../2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiiaka-crater-and-the-lava-flow-of-1973/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-hiiaka-crater-and-the-lava-flow-of-1973/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The incredible Hilina Pali Road: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-incredible-hilina-pali-road/" mce_href="../2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-incredible-hilina-pali-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/exploring-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-the-incredible-hilina-pali-road/</a><br /></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_6006" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6006" title="Sea arches, cliffs and wild ocean at the end of Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/sea-arches-cliffs-and-wild-ocean-at-the-end-of-chain-of-craters-road-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-photo-by-donald-b-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="227" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Sea arches, cliffs and wild ocean at the end of Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Puna </b></p> <p><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Exploring Mysterious, Magnificent, Unspoiled Puna: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/exploring-mysterious-magnificent-unspoiled-puna/" mce_href="../2010/01/02/exploring-mysterious-magnificent-unspoiled-puna/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/exploring-mysterious-magnificent-unspoiled-puna/</a><br /></p> <p><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kalapana, Hawaii: From the Fires of Hades to the Eden of</span> Rebirth: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/" mce_href="../2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/" mce_href="../2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/">eden-of-rebirth/</a><br /></p> <p>Exciting Puna: See flowing lava at Waikupanaha, Puna on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/hiking-at-the-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-entry-in-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/16/hiking-at-the-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-entry-in-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/hiking-at-the-waikupanaha-lava-ocean-entry-in-puna-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Puna: Exploring Lava Trees State Monument on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/19/dicovering-puna-exploring-lava-trees-state-monument-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/19/dicovering-puna-exploring-lava-trees-state-monument-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/19/dicovering-puna-exploring-lava-trees-state-monument-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Puna: Ahalanui Pond at Pu’ala’a County Park in Puna, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/exploring-puna-ahalanui-pond-at-pu%E2%80%99ala%E2%80%99a-county-park-in-puna-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/29/exploring-puna-ahalanui-pond-at-pu%E2%80%99ala%E2%80%99a-county-park-in-puna-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/exploring-puna-ahalanui-pond-at-pu%E2%80%99ala%E2%80%99a-county-park-in-puna-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Puna: Discover Charming, Eclectic, Surprising Pahoa Town!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/3982/" mce_href="../2010/01/07/3982/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/3982/</a><br /></p> <p>Discovering Puna: Explore Isaac Hale Beach Park at Pohoiki Bay, Puna Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/discovering-puna-explore-isaac-hale-beach-park-at-pohoiki-bay-puna-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/01/03/discovering-puna-explore-isaac-hale-beach-park-at-pohoiki-bay-puna-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/discovering-puna-explore-isaac-hale-beach-park-at-pohoiki-bay-puna-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Puna: Discovering the Majestic, Primeval Tree Tunnels of Puna: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/exploring-puna-discovering-the-majestic-primeval-tree-tunnels-of-puna/" mce_href="../2010/01/01/exploring-puna-discovering-the-majestic-primeval-tree-tunnels-of-puna/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/exploring-puna-discovering-the-majestic-primeval-tree-tunnels-of-puna/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5459" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5459" title="From Mauna Kea to Mauna Loa, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/from-mauna-kea-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="225" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">From Mauna Kea to Mauna Loa, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Hilo, Waimea, Saddle Road and Hamakua</b></p> <p>Unimaginably beautiful, surprisingly engaging and fantastically fun Hilo, Hawaii!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/unimaginably-beautfiul-surprisingly-engaging-and-fantastically-fun-hilo-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/06/unimaginably-beautfiul-surprisingly-engaging-and-fantastically-fun-hilo-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/unimaginably-beautfiul-surprisingly-engaging-and-fantastically-fun-hilo-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } -->My Favorite Scenic Drive: Hawaii's Wild and Scenic Saddle Road!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1587" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1587"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/my-favorite-scenic-drive-hawaiis-wild-and-scenic-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/09/02/my-favorite-scenic-drive-hawaiis-wild-and-scenic-saddle-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-2/</a><br /></p> <p>The Heart of Paniolo Country on the Big Island of Hawaii: Scenic, Historic Waimea: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/" mce_href="../2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/" mce_href="../2010/02/02/the-heart-of-paniolo-country-in-hawaii-scenic-historic-waimea/">historic-waimea/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the jungle trails of Akaka Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/18/exploring-the-jungle-trails-of-akaka-falls-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Wailuku River Park and Rainbow Falls, Hilo Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/12/exloring-wailuku-river-park-and-rainbow-falls-hlio-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/12/exloring-wailuku-river-park-and-rainbow-falls-hlio-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/12/exloring-wailuku-river-park-and-rainbow-falls-hlio-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Serene, lovely, enchanting Richardson Ocean Park, Hilo Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/08/serene-lovely-enchanting-richardson-ocean-park-hilo-hawaii/">hilo-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Fabulous Hamakua: Discovering Honoka'a Town on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2010/02/01/fabulous-hamakua-discovering-honokaa-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>The Magic of Hilo District: Pe'epekeo Scenic Drive and Onomea Bay Trail: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/the-magic-of-hilo-district-peepekeo-scenic-drive-and-onomea-bay-trail/" mce_href="../2010/01/28/the-magic-of-hilo-district-peepekeo-scenic-drive-and-onomea-bay-trail/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/the-magic-of-hilo-district-peepekeo-scenic-drive-and-onomea-bay-trail/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Laupahoehoe Park, Hamakua Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/exploring-laupahoehoe-park-hamakua-coast-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/21/exploring-laupahoehoe-park-hamakua-coast-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/exploring-laupahoehoe-park-hamakua-coast-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Kaumana Cave, Just Outside Hilo Along the Saddle Road on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/12/20/exploring-kaumana-cave-just-outide-hilo-on-the-saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">saddle-road-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p>The Magic of Hilo District: Unforgettable, surprising, peaceful Kolekole Beach Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/the-magic-of-hilo-district-unforgetable-surprising-peaceful-kolekole-beach-park/" mce_href="../2010/01/29/the-magic-of-hilo-district-unforgetable-surprising-peaceful-kolekole-beach-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/the-magic-of-hilo-district-unforgetable-surprising-peaceful-kolekole-beach-park/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring the Hamakua Coast, North of Hilo, Hawaii: Hakalau Canyon: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/" mce_href="../2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/" mce_href="../2009/12/27/exporng-the-hamakaua-coast-north-of-hilo-hawaii-hakalau-canyon/">hawaii-hakalau-canyon/</a><br /></p> <p>Exploring Hawaii's Saddle Road: Kipuka Pu’u Huluhulu Nature Trails and Kipuka Aina Hou Nene Sanctuary: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/5130/" mce_href="../2010/02/11/5130/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/5130/</a><br /></p> <p>Hilo Askance: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hilo-askance/" mce_href="../2009/10/10/hilo-askance/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hilo-askance/</a><br /></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5460" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5460" title="Hikers at the beach in Waipio Valley, Hamakua Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/waipio-beach-bums_edited-12.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="225" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hikers at the beach in Waipi'o Valley, Hamakua Coast Hawaii: Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Big Island General</b></p> <p>The Call of Aloha...:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/" mce_href="../2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/" mce_href="../2009/12/22/exploring-punaluu-black-sand-beach-in-kau-hawaii-hiking-snorkeling-ancient-temples-and-endangered-sea-turtles/"><br /></a>The Beautiful, Enigmatic and Cryptic Petroglyphs of Hawaii Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles: Honu of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/" mce_href="../2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/</a><br /></p> <p>A Brief History of Kona Coffee...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/a-brief-history-of-kona-coffee/" mce_href="../2009/02/03/a-brief-history-of-kona-coffee/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/a-brief-history-of-kona-coffee/</a><br /></p> <p>Hawaii's Amazing Lava Fossils: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/" mce_href="../2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/" mce_href="../2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/">amazing-lava-fossils/</a><br /></p> <p>The Sugar Industry in Hawaii: Kona Sugar Company and West Hawai’i Railway Company: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/" mce_href="../2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/" mce_href="../2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/">company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/</a><br /></p> <p>The Hawaiian Snow Goddess Poliahu and the Summit of Mauna Kea...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/" mce_href="../2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/" mce_href="../2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/">summit-of-mauna-kea/</a><br /></p> <p><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why I love Hawaii...: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A Brief History of Ranching in Hawaii: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-</a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/">rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Conjuring Visions of Paradise: </span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/" mce_href="../2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/</a><br /></p> <p><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b> </b></span></p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5461" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5461 " title="Eric Carr braves high altitude and low temperatures to shoot video on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="225" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Eric Carr braves high altitude and low temperatures to shoot video on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b>-Video</b></p> <p><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kilauea's Eruption Just Keeps Getting More Fantastic!:</span><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b> </b></span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/" mce_href="../2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/</a><br /></p> <p>Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Field, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/823/" mce_href="../2009/03/17/823/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/823/</a><br /></p> <p>Volcano Art Center—A Kipuka of Creativity on the Rim of Madam Pele's Home: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/" mce_href="../2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/"><span mce_="" style="font-size:small;">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/</span></a><br /></p> <p>Jagger Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/" mce_href="../2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/</a><br /></p> <p>Captain Cook's Legacy: Exploring the History and Waters of Kealakekua Bay: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/949/" mce_href="../2009/04/07/949/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/949/</a><br /></p> <p>Mo'okini Heiau: Warrior Kings and Human Sacrifice on Hawai'i: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/" mce_href="../2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/</a><br /></p> <h3><b><i> </i></b> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5462" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><i><b><i><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5462 " title="Bart Hunt Snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bart-hunt-snorekling-at-kahauu-beach-graphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="227" /></a></i></b></i></b></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Bart Hunt Snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b><i>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</a></i></b><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/">here</a>. </b></i></p></h3> <h3><i><b><b><i> </i></b></b></i> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5463" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><b><i><i><b><b><i><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5463 " title="King Kamehameha Statue, Wailoa Park, Hilo Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/kamehameha-statue-wailoa-park-hilo-hawaii-gaphic-from-photo-by-donnie-macgowan5.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="218" /></a></i></b></b></i></i></b></b></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">King Kamehameha Statue, Wailoa Park, Hilo Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><i><b><b><i>For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com</a>.</i></b><i> </i></b></i></p></h3> <h3><i><b><b>For independent reviews of our product, written by some of our legions of satisfied customers, please check <a href="http://iphoneapps.ismashphone.com/tourguidehawaii-iphone-69280/app" mce_href="http://iphoneapps.ismashphone.com/tourguidehawaii-iphone-69280/app">this</a> out.</b></b></i></h3> <h3> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><i><b><b>All media copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i>Donald B. MacGowan</i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_5464" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><b><i><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5464" title="Captain James Cook Monument from Manini Beach on Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donald B MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/graphic_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand. Interactive maps, GPS and WiFi enabled, dozens of videos…available at iTunes or www.tourguidehawaii.com." width="300" height="223" /></a></b></b></i></b></b></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Captain James Cook Monument from Manini Beach on Kealakekua Bay, Kona Hawaii: Graphic from Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><i><b><b> </b></b></i></p></h3>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-55290555452866456832009-11-01T10:24:00.004-10:002009-11-01T10:32:21.441-10:00Kona's Fscinating History: Hulihe'e Palace<p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9">Donald B. MacGowan</a></b></i></p> <p><i><b> </b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2635" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-walking-tou2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-walking-tou2.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-walking-tou2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-walking-tou2.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Hulihe'e Palace in the Heart of Old Kailua Town, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2635" height="236" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hulihe'e Palace in the Heart of Old Kailua Town, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>Whether you visit the Big Island for a few days, a couple weeks or a few months, you want to make the most of your time in Paradise. With such a wide variety of natural and commercial attractions, it is natural for the visitor to get a little overwhelmed in the “Option Overload” and not be able to make a balanced and informed decision on what they want to do and how best to spend their time. <p>Choosing which beach you want to spend time on, or where you want to hike or drive can be an exercise in confusion and conflicting advice. Even more so, finding quality information on the history, culture, geology and natural history of the area can be almost impossible--and much of what you do find is inaccurate, or third-hand retellings that are, well, better stories than histories. Clearly, visitors to Hawaii could use help making quality decisions about how best to spend their time and understanding what they are seeing, the culture they are visiting.</p> <p>This is why <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></a> is so excited and proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><i><b>GPS/WiFi enabled App for iPhone and iPod</b></i></a> video tour that helps you navigate your trip to Hawaii with hours of informative, location-aware video and information. Although our video guide will lead you to dozens of unusual, untamed and unspoiled spots, as an example of the fabulous coverage our <i><b><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><i><b>App for iPhone and iPod</b></i></a></b></i> provides, let's look at a fascinating historical site in the heart of Old Kailua Town itself, one which you might pass by, uninterested and uninformed, if you did not have Tour Guide Hawaii's new App.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hulihe'e Palace</b></i></p><div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2636" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-33-v2_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-33-v2_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-33-v2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-33-v2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Hulihe'e Palace on Ali'i Drive in Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2636" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hulihe'e Palace on Ali'i Drive in Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>It is said that ghosts of Hawai’ian monarchs still haunt this palace, walking up and down the grand staircase and around the grounds. Built by Governor James Kuakini in 1838 as a home, it was used for many years by Hawai’ian royalty as a summer get-away palace, a place of great galas and parties. Abandoned to ruin in 1914, since 1928 the Palace has been operated as a museum by the Daughters of Hawai’i. <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2639" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-ii1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-ii1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-ii1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-ii1.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="View off the back lanai at Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Eric Carr" class="size-medium wp-image-2639" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">View off the back lanai at Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Eric Carr</span></dd></dl></div>Also on the Palace grounds are the Pohaku Likanaka, a ceremonial execution stone, a fishpond and the Palace Gift Store, which has many fine art items and hard-to-find books on Hawai’iana. <p>The museum is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are friendly and knowledgeable docents who give free tours, which last about 45 minutes. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $1 for students; photographing inside the museum is forbidden.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2640" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nimalu-beach_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nimalu-beach_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nimalu-beach_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nimalu-beach_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Tiny Nimalu Beach (meaning = "shade of the coconut tress") at Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2640" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Tiny Nimalu Beach (meaning = "shade of the coconut tress") at Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>One of the more interesting things about the Palace is the derivation of its name, Hulihe’e. Huli means “to turn or spin” and comes from the same root as “hula” the “dance of turns”. He’e is a generic term for cephalopods (octopus and squid). The term “spinning octopus” refers not to an aquatic species, but rather to a form of tactical defense employed by the Hawai’ians when defending coastline against superior attacking forces. The defenders are spread-out in arms, or tentacles, which rotate from area to area as waves of attackers come ashore. <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2641" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 235px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/luakini-stone-hulihee-palace_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/luakini-stone-hulihee-palace_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/luakini-stone-hulihee-palace_edited-1.jpg?w=225" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/luakini-stone-hulihee-palace_edited-1.jpg?w=225" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Luakini Stone; a plae of human sacrifice at Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. Macgowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2641" height="300" width="225" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Luakini Stone; a plae of human sacrifice at Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>Hulihe’e Palace was built by High Chief (later Governor) James Kuakini in 1838 as a home. After his death, Princess Ruth Ke’elikolani lived in a grass house (hale pili) on the grounds, the foundations of which are still visible. The Palace next reverted to a summer party palace for the Hawai’ian Royalty, then residing in Honolulu, especially King Kalakaua--The Merrie Monarch--until it was abandoned to ruin in 1914. Prince Kuhio, the first delegate to Congress from Hawai’i, inherited the Palace from his father and in the 1920’s decided to auction-off all the furnishings. The Palace staff numbered every piece and noted who the buyers were. <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2642" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Hulihe'e Palace fom the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2642" height="235" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hulihe'e Palace from the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>Around the turn of the century, the Palace fell into disrepair and provided a discreet spot for men to gather in the evenings, play poker and drink by the light of kerosene lanterns. The Daughter’s of Hawai’i, when they learned in 1920 that the Inter Island Steamship Company planned to acquire and tear-down the Palace to build a luxury resort on the royal grounds, rescued the Palace and have operated it as a museum ever since. The Daughters of Hawai’i found the old list of purchasers of the furnishings Prince Kuhio had auctioned and persuaded many of the owners to return, re-sell or permanently lend these priceless pieces to the Museum. <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2643" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-4_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-4_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-4_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-palace-4_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Hulihe'e Palace from behind, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2643 " height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hulihe'e Palace from behind, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>Today the museum contains an impressive array of native Hawai’ian artifacts from fishhooks to clubs to combs. The walls are hung with many portraits of Ali’i and westerners important to Hawai’ian history. Also there are intricately carved pieces of furniture by local and European masters such as Wilhelm Fisher, including massive beds, impressive armoires and a 6-foot diameter table carved from a single koa log. <p><b><i><b><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2644" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><i><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-from-mokuaikawa_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-from-mokuaikawa_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-from-mokuaikawa_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/hulihee-from-mokuaikawa_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Hulihe'e Palace From Mokuaikawa Church, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2644" height="225" width="300" /></a></b></i></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Hulihe'e Palace From Mokuaikawa Church, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</i></span></dd></dl></div></b></i></b><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/">here</a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i></b></p> <div><dl id="attachment_2441"><dt style="text-align: center;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2645" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><b><b><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="iPhone and iPod Touch Video Tour Guide for Hawaii-fully GPS and WiFi Enabled, fully interactive. Hours of interesting and compelling content. Available from iTunes or at www.tourguidehawaii.com." title="Sunset over Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2645 " height="227" width="300" /></a></b></b></b></b></b></b></dt><dd style="font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>Sunset over Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></span></dd></dl></div><b><b><b>Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i>Donald B. MacGowan</i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></b></dt></dl></div><p><b> </b></p> <p><b><b><b><br /></b></b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-58326732115834168732009-10-30T09:40:00.004-10:002009-10-30T09:53:11.410-10:00Kona's Fascinating History: Kamakahonu Rock, the Kailua Pier and Seawall<b><i><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></b></i></b><p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><i><b>by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9">Donald B. MacGowan</a></b></i></p><p><i><b> </b></i></p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2425" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Sunset from the Kailua Seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Sunset from the Kailua Seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2425" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Sunset from the Kailua Seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Whether you visit the Big Island for a few days, a couple weeks or a few months, you want to make the most of your time in Paradise. With such a wide variety of natural and commercial attractions, it is natural for the visitor to get a little overwhelmed in the “Option Overload” and not be able to make a balanced and informed decision on what they want to do and how best to spend their time.</p><div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2426" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Along the Seawall from the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Along the Seawall from the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2426" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Along the Seawall from the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p>Choosing which beach you want to spend time on, or where you want to hike or drive can be an exercise in confusion and conflicting advice. Even more so, finding quality information on the history, culture, geology and natural history of the area can be almost impossible--and much of what you do find is inaccurate, or third-hand retellings that are, well, better stories than histories. Clearly, visitors to Hawaii could use help making quality decisions about how best to spend their time and understanding what they are seeing, the culture they are visiting.</p><div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2427" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hualalai-looms-over-the-sleepy-fishing-village-of-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hualalai-looms-over-the-sleepy-fishing-village-of-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hualalai-looms-over-the-sleepy-fishing-village-of-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hualalai-looms-over-the-sleepy-fishing-village-of-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Hualalai Looms over the sleepy fishing village of Kailua Kona, protected by it's seawall, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Hualalai Looms over the sleepy fishing village of Kailua Kona, protected by it's seawall, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2427" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hualalai Looms over the sleepy fishing village of Kailua Kona, protected by it's seawall, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>This is why <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></a> is so excited and proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><i><b>GPS/WiFi enabled App for iPhone and iPod</b></i></a> video tour that helps you navigate your trip to Hawaii with hours of informative, location-aware video and information. Although our video guide will lead you to dozens of unusual, untamed and unspoiled spots, as an example of the fabulous coverage our <i><b><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><i><b>App for iPhone and iPod</b></i></a></b></i> provides, let's look at a fascinating, but perhaps mundane-appearing couple of places in the heart of Old Kailua Town itself, but might not be able to find from maps and guidebooks and would otherwise miss if you did not have Tour Guide Hawaii's new App.</p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kamakahonu Rock, Kailua Pier and Sea Wall</b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2428" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-old-seawall-behind-the-kona-inn-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-old-seawall-behind-the-kona-inn-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-old-seawall-behind-the-kona-inn-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-old-seawall-behind-the-kona-inn-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="The Old Seawall Behind the Kona Inn, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="The Old Seawall Behind the Kona Inn, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2428" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Old Seawall Behind the Kona Inn, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>In the heart of Old Kailua Town's downtown section, amidst the many shops and restaurants, lies the old Kailua Pier and Seawall. As they excitedly trek from the pre-contact Hawaiian temple at Ahu'ena Heiau, to Hulihe'e the Hawaii Royal Palace and Moku'aikaua, the first Christian Church in the state of Hawaii, tourists busy shopping, dining and snapping photos often do not even notice these historic constructions. But the pier and the seawall have an ancient, complex and fascinating history, the stones recycled from gun-turreted forts and ancient Hawaiian royal palace walls over the centuries.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2429" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mokuaikawa-church-and-hulihee-palace-stand-above-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mokuaikawa-church-and-hulihee-palace-stand-above-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mokuaikawa-church-and-hulihee-palace-stand-above-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mokuaikawa-church-and-hulihee-palace-stand-above-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Mokuaikawa Church and Hulihee Palace stand above the seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Mokuaikawa Church and Hulihee Palace stand above the seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2429" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mokuaikawa Church and Hulihee Palace stand above the seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Congregationalist missionaries from Boston crossed the Atlantic Ocean, fought the frigid, turbulent waters off Cape Horn, endured 5 months of intense stormy weather and unimaginably cramped and filthy quarters below decks on the Brig Thaddeus, and headed for a new life in Hawai’i. In March of 1820, the missionaries sailed into the balmy waters of Kailua Bay and landed at Kamakahonu Rock, the “Plymouth Rock” of Hawai’i, in 1820.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2430" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/along-the-seawall-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Along the Seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Along the Seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2430" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Along the Seawall, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>First constructed in 1900 and then rebuilt in 1950, stones for the pier and the seawall that runs from the pier to the Old Kona Inn were scavenged from the immense stonewall that once surrounded the Ahu’ena Heiau Temple complex and from the massive stone fort erected after the destruction of the heiau during the reign of Kamehameha II. The large stone fort once boasted a dozen 18-inch naval cannon and was nick-named “The Rock” by passing whalers; today, that appellation is universally applied by locals to the entirety of the Big Island.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2431" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="A Hand-Built Boat Tied-up at Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="A Hand-Built Boat Tied-up at Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2431" height="200" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">A Hand-Built Boat Tied-up at Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>The pier originally was built to facilitate loading cattle onto steam freighters bound for Honolulu. Before the advent of the pier, horseback cowboys used to rope and drag individual steers from Kaiakeakua Beach (the miniscule beach just south of the pier), plunge them into the surf and swim them out to waiting whaleboats. There, the cows were lashed to the gunwales of the whaleboat and, with their backs awash, ferried farther out to the steamer offshore. The cows were then, unceremoniously, by means of sling and crane hoisted aboard the steamer</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2432" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/morning-at-ahuena-heiau-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/morning-at-ahuena-heiau-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/morning-at-ahuena-heiau-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/morning-at-ahuena-heiau-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Morning at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Morning at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2432" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Morning at Ahu'ena Heiau, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>The pier sat on Kamakahonu rock and pilings until 1950 when concrete pylons were poured. From around the turn of the last century until the 1970’s the pier was covered by various sheds and warehouses that served to protect 100 pound coffee bags, sugar and other goods ready for shipment. Renovators in the early 1950s even planted trees along the pier in an effort to beautify the downtown area. The modern shape and configuration of the pier resulted from a year and a half’s renovations during 2003-2004.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2433" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/canoes-parked-at-kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/canoes-parked-at-kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/canoes-parked-at-kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/canoes-parked-at-kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Canoes Parked at Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Canoes Parked at Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2433" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Canoes Parked at Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Back in the day, at the entrance to the pier sat H. Hackfield And Company, the largest business concern in Kona at the turn of the last century; in 1917, H. Hackfield was bought by American Factors which became AmFac in 1960. Hackfield’s buildings contained a general store, post office, coffee mill and an ice factory as well as serving as the company’s headquarters. Standard Oil stock tanks sat on the shore of Kamakahonu Beach in the 1950s and 1960s until the construction of the original Hotel King Kamehameha in the 1960s. This original hotel was rebuilt as the current King Kamehameha Beach Resort in the 1970s.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2434" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-surrounded-by-its-ancient-stone-walls-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macggawn.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-surrounded-by-its-ancient-stone-walls-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macggawn.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-surrounded-by-its-ancient-stone-walls-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macggawn.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-surrounded-by-its-ancient-stone-walls-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macggawn.jpg?w=300" alt="Ahu'ena Heiau Surrounded by its Ancient Stone Walls. Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacgGawn" title="Ahu'ena Heiau Surrounded by its Ancient Stone Walls. Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacgGawn" class="size-medium wp-image-2434" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Ahu'ena Heiau Surrounded by its Ancient Stone Walls. Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>In several places along the seawall, if you look 20-60 feet offshore, you will observe the distinct “boil” associated with undersea fresh water springs discharging into the ocean. These springs result from the discharge of aquifers that collect fresh water far up the mountain slopes and transport it down to where they intersect the seafloor. The Hawai’ians used to dive under the surface of the ocean with a sealed gourd, down to the springs, turn the gourd mouth-end down, uncork it and fill the gourd with fresh water. This was a necessary task to obtain fresh water, as fresh water springs are scarce in the Kona district. Today, one can often spot honu (sea turtles) languorously swimming through the springs, trying to kill parasites and algae that grow on their shells and skin.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2435" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamakahonu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2435" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Today, Kamakahonu Rock (eye of the turtle) lies underneath the modern-day Kailua Pier, where it serves as a footing for it. It is not uncommon to observe dolphin, sea turtles and whale off the pier.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2436" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kaiakeakua-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kaiakeakua-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kaiakeakua-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kaiakeakua-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Kaiakeakua Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Kaiakeakua Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2436" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Kaiakeakua Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Even many locals will be surprised to learn that the tiny beach adjacent to, and south of, the pier and the little beach associated with Hulihe’e Palace both have names; respectively they are Kaiakeakua (the god of the sea) and Niumalu (“in the shade of the coconut trees”) Beaches. Snorkeling from Kamakahonu, Kaiakeakua or Niumalu beaches is spectacular and strangely uncommon. A beautiful coral garden and abundant fish are to be seen snorkeling along the shoreline of Ahu’ena Heiau and fish, turtles, moray eels and the occasional sunken boat are abundant in Kailua Bay. Be wary of boat traffic to and from the pier, don’t go in on boat days, when careless lighter pilots ignore the marked swim channels.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2437" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/niumalu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/niumalu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/niumalu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/niumalu-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Niumalu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Niumalu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2437" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Niumalu Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Many commercial ocean-going enterprises use the Kailua Pier as their departure point, lighters from large cruise ships land here and fishing captains on charter boats still bring their catches of marlin and tuna to be weighed at the scale at the pier. During the 2nd or 3rd weekend of October, the Kailua Pier serves as the staging grounds for the first leg and finish line of the Ironman World Championship Triathlon.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2438" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamehamehas-view-of-his-taro-fields-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamehamehas-view-of-his-taro-fields-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamehamehas-view-of-his-taro-fields-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kamehamehas-view-of-his-taro-fields-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Kamehameha's view of his taro fields, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Kamehameha's view of his taro fields, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2438" height="227" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Kamehameha's view of his taro fields, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Good fishing is to be had all along the pier and the seawall, but the best is behind the Hulihe'e Palace and the Old Kona Inn. During heavy seas and big storms, waves up to 20 feet high explode over the seawall and surge across Ali’i drive.</p> <div class="mceTemp" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2439" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 235px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-sacred-iki-kialua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-sacred-iki-kialua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-sacred-iki-kialua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=225" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahuena-heiau-sacred-iki-kialua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=225" alt="Ahu'ena Heiau Sacred Iki, Kialua Kona Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Ahu'ena Heiau Sacred Iki, Kialua Kona Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2439" height="300" width="225" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Ahu'ena Heiau Sacred Iki, Kialua Kona Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Views from the pier are spectacular, particularly at sunset; it is worth the time to stop, explore the pier and the adjacent Ahu’ena Heiau.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2440" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-seawall-at-hale-halawai-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-seawall-at-hale-halawai-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-seawall-at-hale-halawai-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/the-seawall-at-hale-halawai-beach-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="The Seawall at Hale Halawai Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="The Seawall at Hale Halawai Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2440" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Seawall at Hale Halawai Beach, Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Facilities include showers, restrooms, changing rooms, drinking water, public telephones and a boat ramp; Kailua Pier and seawall lie in the heart of Old Kailua Town's many shops and restaurants so anything the visitor could wish for is in easy walking distance.</p><p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/">here</a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com</a></b></i>.<div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" draggable=""><dl id="attachment_2441" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/sunset-from-the-kailua-pier-kailua-kona-hawaii-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="A Vog-Tinted Sunset from the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="A Vog-Tinted Sunset from the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2441" height="227" width="300" /></a></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">A Vog-Tinted Sunset from the Kailua Pier, Kailua Kona, Hawaii Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div></b></p><b><i><b></b></i></b><p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;"><b><b><b>Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i>Donald B. MacGowan</i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-4855115409350985952009-10-27T05:08:00.004-10:002009-10-27T06:11:32.652-10:00Tour Guide Hawaii Presents The Incredible New iPhone and iPod App: The Greatest App for Travel in the History of Forever!<p>The most innovative way to travel in the history of Forever. Get the Tour Guide iPhone and iPod App <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><b><i><u>here</u></i></b></a> today!</p> <div> <dl><dt><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanfront.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanfront.jpg"><img title="Say Goodbye To Cumbersome Maps and Guide Books That Are Obsolete Before They Are Printed!" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanfront.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanfront.jpg?w=300" alt="Say Goodbye To Cumbersome Maps and Guide Books That Are Obsolete Before They Are Printed!" height="204" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Say Goodbye To Cumbersome Maps and Guide Books That Are Obsolete Before They Are Printed!</span></dd></dl> </div> <p>Tour Guide Hawaii iPod and iPhone App puts the magic, mystery and romance of Hawaii in the palm of your hand. It's like having a friend from Paradise sitting in your car, telling you where to go, what to do and all the island secret spots...<br />>Tour Guide Hawaii iPod and iPhone App puts the magic, mystery and romance of Hawaii in the palm of your hand. It's like having a friend from Paradise sitting in your car, telling you where to go, what to do and all the island secret spots...</p> <p>>Over 3 1/2 hours of in-depth video presentations about the most popular, most spectacular and most secluded spots!</p> <p>>Day by Day scenic drive and road trip suggestions!</p> <p>>Fascinating discussions on Hawaiian culture and history!</p> <p>>Bonus features on seeing lava flows, snorkeling, language and culture, what to bring to Hawaii and getting around Hawaii!</p> <p>> Uses GPS for turn-by turn driving instruction, Google Maps for navigation with iPod, or on-board interactive maps with embedded audio driving directions if no Wi-Fi, 3G or GPS connection is available--you literally can't get lost!!!</p> <p>> All the public restrooms, located and rated for your convenience and protection!</p> <div> <dl><dt><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanback2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanback2.jpg"><img title="Tour Guide Hawaii iPod and iPhone App puts the magic, mystery and romance of Hawaii in the palm of your hand. It's like having a friend from Paradise sitting in your car, telling you where to go, what to do and all the island secret spots..." src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanback2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/ironmanback2.jpg?w=300" alt="Tour Guide Hawaii iPod and iPhone App puts the magic, mystery and romance of Hawaii in the palm of your hand. It's like having a friend from Paradise sitting in your car, telling you where to go, what to do and all the island secret spots..." height="204" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Tour Guide Hawaii iPod and iPhone App puts the magic, mystery and romance of Hawaii in the palm of your hand. It's like having a friend from Paradise sitting in your car, telling you where to go, what to do and all the island secret spots...</span></dd></dl> </div> <p>Available from the Apple App Store, or by clicking <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><b><i><u>here</u></i></b></a>.</p> <p>For more information on Tour Guide Hawaii's fabulous new iPhone and iPod App, please go <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/fabulous-fascinating-incredible-the-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-a-perfect-tour-guide-to-hawaii-in-the-history-of-forever/" mce_href="../2009/09/14/fabulous-fascinating-incredible-the-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-a-perfect-tour-guide-to-hawaii-in-the-history-of-forever/">here</a>, <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-incredible-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-the-greatest-app-for-travel-in-the-history-of-forever/" mce_href="../2009/09/11/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-incredible-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-the-greatest-app-for-travel-in-the-history-of-forever/">here</a> and <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/08/fabulous-new-iphone-and-ipod-interactive-guide-to-hawaii-available-now-in-the-apple-app-store/" mce_href="../2009/09/08/fabulous-new-iphone-and-ipod-interactive-guide-to-hawaii-available-now-in-the-apple-app-store/">here</a>.</p> <p>For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general or exploring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><u><i><b>www.tourguidehawaii.com</b></i></u></a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-60558383218804907272009-10-26T08:42:00.004-10:002009-10-26T08:52:09.380-10:00Hawaii Vacations Come Alive in the Palm of Your Hand with Tour Guide Hawaii's Fabulous, New, Amazing iPhone and Ipod Touch App<p>THE must have iPhone / iPod Touch app for all residents and visitors to the Big Island of Hawaii. Get the Tour Guide iPhone and iPod App <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>here</u></i></b></span></a> today!</p> <p><br /><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i5ShJERQkDc&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i5ShJERQkDc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="340" width="560"></embed></object>For more information on Tour Guide Hawaii's fabulous new iPhone and iPod App, please go <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/fabulous-fascinating-incredible-the-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-a-perfect-tour-guide-to-hawaii-in-the-history-of-forever/" mce_href="../2009/09/14/fabulous-fascinating-incredible-the-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-a-perfect-tour-guide-to-hawaii-in-the-history-of-forever/">here</a>, <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-incredible-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-the-greatest-app-for-travel-in-the-history-of-forever/" mce_href="../2009/09/11/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-incredible-new-iphone-and-ipod-app-the-greatest-app-for-travel-in-the-history-of-forever/">here</a> and <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/08/fabulous-new-iphone-and-ipod-interactive-guide-to-hawaii-available-now-in-the-apple-app-store/" mce_href="../2009/09/08/fabulous-new-iphone-and-ipod-interactive-guide-to-hawaii-available-now-in-the-apple-app-store/">here</a>.</p> <p>For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general, or details on how to buy the iPhone/iPod App, please go to <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><u><i><b>www.tourguidehawaii.com</b></i></u></span></a>.</p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-90598267846526257442009-10-25T11:18:00.003-10:002009-10-25T11:42:26.042-10:00New at iTunes: Hawaii Dream Vacation iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts the Magic of Hawaii in the Palm of Your Hand<h2 style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><b><a mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><i>Tour Guide Hawaii</i></a> is excited and proud to announce the launch of their incredible, affordable, fabulous new</b></span><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com" target="_blank"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b> </b></i></span></a><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com" target="_blank"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>Hawaii Travel iPhone/iPod Touch App</b></i></span></a><br /></h2> <div><dl id="attachment_1693" style="width: 310px;"><dt><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/tga3.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/tga3.jpg"><img title="Tour Guide Hawaii's Brand New iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts Paradise in the Palm of Your Hand!" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/tga3.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/tga3.jpg?w=300" alt="Tour Guide Hawaii's Brand New iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts Paradise in the Palm of Your Hand!" height="200" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd><span mce_style="color: #ff00ff;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii's Brand New iPhone/iPod Touch App Puts Paradise in the Palm of Your Hand!</b></i></span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Navigate to all the most popular visitor destinations, the most interesting attractions, the most romantic and secluded beaches; effortlessly find hikes, snorkel spots, historical and cultural landmarks, shopping and dining. And of course, our new App includes directions to, and rating of, all the public restrooms! Learn all about it, <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" target="_blank"><b><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></i></b></a>. In addition to real GPS navigation, this app also allows you to navigate using Google Maps or, if no internet or phone service available, with on-board maps and driving directions! Our App is crammed full of entertaining and informative video presentations about how and where to snorkel, the best trails and beaches, what to pack to bring to Hawaii, cultural orientation and language tips!</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Using the Tour Guide Hawaii iPhone/iPod Touch App will save you time, save you money and allow you to see and do more with your Hawaii vacation; <a href="http://http//www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><b><i><u><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">this quick video</span></u></i></b></a> tells you how.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Interested in seeing what kind of information our App contains? In celebration of the release of our new App, we proudly present this list of blogs and web articles on Hawaii Travel, with URLs, of the unique and comprehensive Tour Guide Hawaii content. Enjoy this free information at your leisure, and order your App from iTunes, today!</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><b>Tour Guide Hawaii proudly presents the best, the most interesting, the most comprehensive material on Hawaii travel ever gathered in one place!</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><b>Best About Planning Your Hawaii Trip</b></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">What To Pack And Take To Hawaii: What You Need, What You Want, What You Can Leave Out Of Your Luggage: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/" mce_href="../2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/what-to-pack-and-take-to-hawaii-what-you-need-what-you-want-what-you-can-leave-out-of-your-luggage/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Getting To Hawaii, Getting Around Hawaii, Getting the Most From Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/getting-to-and-getting-around-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Frank's Guide to Pronouncing Hawaiian Words: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/" mce_href="../2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/franks-guide-to-pronouncing-the-hawaiian-langauge/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><b>Best Beaches on Hawaii</b></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">A Quick Guide to The Best Beaches of Hawaii Island: Sun, Surf, Solitude: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/the-top-beaches-of-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 1, The Main Kohala Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/" mce_href="../2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-1-the-main-kohala-coast/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 2, The Kona and South Kohala Coasts: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/" mce_href="../2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-2-the-kona-and-south-kohala-coasts/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 3, Unusual, Uncrowded and Untamed Beaches of South Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-3-unusual-uncrowded-and-untamed-beaches-of-south-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Beaches in Hawaii: Part 4, Wilderness Beaches of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/" mce_href="../2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-4-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-island/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Beaches in Hawaii Part 5--Best Beaches for Snorkeling: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/" mce_href="../2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/best-beaches-in-hawaii-part-5-best-beaches-for-snorkeling/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><b>Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii</b></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">My Favorite Scenic Drive: Hawaii's Wild and Scenic Saddle Road!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1587" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1587"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/my-favorite-scenic-drive-hawaiis-wild-and-scenic-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/09/02/my-favorite-scenic-drive-hawaiis-wild-and-scenic-saddle-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/my-favorite-scenic-drive-hawaiis-wild-and-scenic-saddle-road/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Big Island Whirlwind Road Trip: I have to see the whole Big Island all in one day!<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/big-island-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/" mce_href="../2009/09/15/big-island-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/big-island-whirlwind-road-trip-i-have-to-see-the-whole-big-island-all-in-one-day/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Kona Heritage Corridor Scenic Drive: An Exceptional Day Trip Exploration of Historical, Lovely, Up-Country Kona!:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1325" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1325">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/kona-heritage-corridor-scenic-drive-an-exceptional-day-trip-exploration-of-historical-lovely-up-country-kona/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #1: The Saddle Road...Kona to the Summit of Mauna Kea, Kaumana Cave and Hilo:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo/" mce_href="../2009/08/17/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-1-the-saddle-road-kona-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-kaumana-cave-and-hilo/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #2: North Kona and Kohala, Ancient History, Sumptuous Beaches: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/08/21/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-2-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Scenic Drives on Hawaii #3: Kona to Hamakua and Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo/" mce_href="../2009/08/23/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/best-scenic-drives-on-hawaii-3-kona-to-hamakua-and-hilo/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Scenic Drives in Hawaii #4: Kona Coast to South Point and Ka'u <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau/" mce_href="../2009/08/26/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-4-kona-coast-to-south-point-and-kau/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Best Scenic Drives in Hawaii #5: Kailua Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Puna and Lava Viewing: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/" mce_href="../2009/08/30/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/best-scenic-drives-in-hawaii-5-kailua-kona-to-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-puna-and-lava-viewing/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">New iPhone/iPod Touch App Helps you Explore Hawaii's Hidden, Romantic and Mysterious Places: The South Coast of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-explore-hawaiis-hidden-romantic-and-mysterious-places-the-south-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Road Trip Through Keauhou Historic District, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/" mce_href="../2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/wwwtourguidehawaicom-presents-a-road-trip-through-keauhou-historic-district-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><b>Best About Hiking:</b></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Best Short Hikes on Hawaii Island:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1425" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1425"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Adventure and Romance of Hiking To Kilauea Volcano's Active Lava Flows: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/" mce_href="../2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/tour-guide-hawaii-presents-the-adventure-and-romance-of-hiking-to-kilauea-volcanos-active-lava-flows/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Exploring the Summit Hikes of Mauna Kea: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/exploring-the-summit-hikes-of-mauna-kea-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hiking to Captain Cook Monument on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a name="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/" href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/hiking-to-captain-cook-monument-on-the-kona-coast-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hiking Hawaii's Magnificent Waipi'o Valley: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/" mce_href="../2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/hiking-hawaiis-magnificent-waipio-valley/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hiking Down Into Pololu Valley, Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Kiholo Bay Beach Hike: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/" mce_href="../2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/kiholo-bay-beach-hike/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hiking to Honomalino Bay, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/hiking-to-honomalino-bay-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Historic Kailua Kona Town on the Big Island of Hawaii: A Walking Tour: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/" mce_href="../2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/historic-kailua-kona-town-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii-a-walking-tour/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hiking and Camping at Hawaii's Last Wilderness Beach: La'amaomao the Wind God and Makalawena Beach: Advice: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/" mce_href="../2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/hiking-and-camping-at-hawaiis-last-wilderness-beach-laamaomao-the-wind-god-and-makalawena-beach/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Driving and Hiking to the Summit of Mauna Kea, Big Island of Hawaii:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1475" mce_href="post.php?action=edit&post=1475"> </a><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/advice-driving-and-hiking-to-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hidden Secrets of Hawaii: The Golden Ponds of Ke-awa-iki: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/" mce_href="../2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/hidden-secrets-of-hawaii-the-golden-ponds-of-ke-awa-iki/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hiking at Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/hiking-at-kilauea-volcano-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hiking the Kilauea Iki Trail: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/hiking-the-kilauea-iki-trail-new-iphoneipod-touch-app-helps-you-find-all-the-unique-secluded-unusual-destinations-on-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><b>Best About Snorkeling</b></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Best Snorkeling Spots on Hawaii Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/the-best-snorkeling-spots-on-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part I: Gear: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-i-gear-2/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part II: Technique : <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-ii-technique-2/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part III: Protecting the Reef and Reef Animals: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part IV: Snorkeling Safety: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iv-snorkeling-safety-2/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips, Part V: Best Snorkeling Beaches of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/" mce_href="../2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-v-best-snorkeling-beaches-of-the-big-island-2/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaii Island Snorkeling Tips Part VI: Wilderness Beaches of the Big Island!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/" mce_href="../2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-vi-wilderness-beaches-of-the-big-islanda/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints</b></p> <p>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #1: Introduction: Kona Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="../2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #2: Kona South to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hilo:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/" mce_href="../2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints # 3: Kona North to Waikoloa and the Kohala Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/1794/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/1794/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/1794/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #4:<b><i> </i></b><i><b> </b></i>Waikoloa to Pololu Valley;<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/franks-big-island-travel-hints-4-waikoloa-to-pololu-valley-4/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/franks-big-island-travel-hints-4-waikoloa-to-pololu-valley-4/"> http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/franks-big-island-travel-hints-4-waikoloa-to-pololu-valley-4/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #5:</span><b> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;">Hawi to Kona via the Kohala Mountain road, Waimea and Waikoloa:</span><b> </b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/" mce_href="../2009/03/08/big-island-day-trips-5-a-trip-from-kona-across-the-top-of-hawaii-mauna-kea-summit-kaumana-cave-and-hilo-via-the-saddle-road/"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/03/franks-big-island-travel-hints-5-hawi-to-kona-via-kohala-mountain-road-waimea-and-waikoloa-4/</span></a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #6: Waimea and the Hamakua Coast: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-4/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-4/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/franks-big-island-travel-hints-6-waimea-and-the-hamakua-coast-4/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints # 7: Around Hilo: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-hilo-side-akaka-falls-to-panaewa-rainforest-zoo/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-hilo-side-akaka-falls-to-panaewa-rainforest-zoo/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/franks-big-island-travel-hints-7-hilo-side-akaka-falls-to-panaewa-rainforest-zoo/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #8: Mysterious Puna!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/franks-big-island-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/franks-big-island-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/franks-big-island-travel-hints-8-mysterious-puna/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #9: Made for Adventure: The Jungles, Volcanoes, Hot Springs and Tidepools of Puna!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/franks-hawaii-travel-hints-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/franks-hawaii-travel-hints-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/franks-hawaii-travel-hints-9-made-for-adventure-the-jungles-volcanoes-hot-springs-and-tidepools-of-puna/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #10: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/franks-big-island-travel-hints-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/franks-big-island-travel-hints-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/franks-big-island-travel-hints-10-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Travel Hints # 11: Exploring Deeper Into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii/"> http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/franks-big-island-travel-hints-11-exploring-deeper-into-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #12: More fun in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii: <a href="http://http//lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-4/" mce_href="http://http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-4/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/franks-big-island-travel-hints-12-more-fun-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-big-island-hawaii-4/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;">Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #13: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Chain of Craters Road: <a href="http://http//lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-chain-of-craters-road/" mce_href="http://http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-chain-of-craters-road/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-chain-of-craters-road/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; font-weight: normal;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;font-weight:normal;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><b>Best Interesting Stories and General Reading about Hawaii</b></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Beautiful, Enigmatic and Cryptic Petroglyphs of Hawaii Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/" mce_href="../2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/the-beautiful-enigmatic-and-cryptic-petroglyphs-of-hawaii-island/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaii's Amazing Lava Fossils: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/" mce_href="../2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/hawaiis-amazing-lava-fossils/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Sugar Industry in Hawaii: Kona Sugar Company and West Hawai’i Railway Company: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/" mce_href="../2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/the-sugar-industry-in-hawaii-kona-sugar-company-and-west-hawai%E2%80%99i-railway-company/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Captain Cook's Legacy: Exploring the History and Waters of Kealakekua Bay: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/949/" mce_href="../2009/04/07/949/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/949/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;">Kilauea's Eruption Just Keeps Getting More Fantastic!: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/" mce_href="../2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/wwwtourguidehawaiicom-presents-new-video-of-kilauea-volcano-erupting/</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="color:#000000;">Kalapana, Hawaii: From the Fires of Hades to the Eden of</span> Rebirth: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/" mce_href="../2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/kalapana-hawaii-from-the-fires-of-hades-to-the-eden-of-rebirth/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Field, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/823/" mce_href="../2009/03/17/823/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/823/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles: Honu of the Big Island: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/hawaiis-magnificent-honu-the-endangered-hawaiian-green-sea-turtle/</a><br /></p> <p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Heartbreak of the Gods: Kuasmo'o BattleField and Lekeleke Graveyrd: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/heartbreak-of-the-gods-kuamoo-batlle-field-and-lekeleke-graveyard-big-island-of-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">A Brief History of Ranching in Hawaii: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/rodeo-to-rock-and-roll-a-brief-history-of-ranching-in-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Rising From The Past: The Rebirth of Hapaiali'i Heiau, a Hawaiian Temple for Honoring Royalty: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/1118/" mce_href="../2009/05/01/1118/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/1118/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Hawaiian Snow Goddess Poliahu and the Summit of Mauna Kea...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/" mce_href="../2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/the-hawaiian-snow-goddess-poliahu-and-the-summit-of-mauna-kea/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Mo'okini Heiau: Warrior Kings and Human Sacrifice on Hawai'i: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/" mce_href="../2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/mookini-heiau-warrior-kings-and-human-sacrifice-on-hawaii-2/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Call of Aloha...:<a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/" mce_href="../2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/the-call-of-aloha/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Why I love Hawaii...: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/" mce_href="../2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/why-i-love-hawaii/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hilo Askance: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hilo-askance/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hilo-askance/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hilo-askance/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Conjuring Visions of Paradise: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/" mce_href="../2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/conjuring-visions-of-paradise/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Volcano Art Center—A Kipuka of Creativity on the Rim of Madam Pele's Home: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/" mce_href="../2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;" mce_style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/volcano-art-center-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/</span></span></span></span></a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Jagger Museum, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/" mce_href="../2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/">http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/jagger-museum-hawaii-volcanoes-national-rark/</a><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-54578082631958132092009-10-23T15:05:00.004-10:002009-10-23T15:12:22.309-10:00Exploring the Summit hikes of Mauna Kea, Hawaii<p><i><b><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></a></span></b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2070" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/astronomical-observatories-on-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-from-puu-koholo-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/astronomical-observatories-on-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-from-puu-koholo-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/astronomical-observatories-on-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-from-puu-koholo-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/astronomical-observatories-on-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-from-puu-koholo-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Astronomical Observatories on the Summit of Mauna Kea from Pu'u Koholo: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Astronomical Observatories on the Summit of Mauna Kea from Pu'u Koholo: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2070" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Astronomical Observatories on the Summit of Mauna Kea from Pu'u Koholo: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">Whether you visit the Big Island for a few days, a couple weeks or a few months, you want to make the most of your time in Paradise. With such a wide variety of natural and commercial attractions, it is natural for the visitor to get a little overwhelmed in the “Option Overload” and not be able to make a balanced and informed decision on what they want to do and how best to spend their time.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"> </span></p> <p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;">Even choosing which beach you want to spend time on, or where you want to hike can be an exercise in confusion and conflicting advice. Clearly, visitors to Hawaii could use help making quality decisions about how best to spend their time.</p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2073" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/huddle-of-telescopes-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/huddle-of-telescopes-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/huddle-of-telescopes-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/huddle-of-telescopes-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Huddle of Telescopes on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Huddle of Telescopes on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2073" height="200" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Huddle of Telescopes on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2071" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="From Mauna Kea Summit to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="From Mauna Kea Summit to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2071" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">From Mauna Kea Summit to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></span></a> is excited and proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>GPS/WiFi enabled App for iPhone and iPod</b></i></span></a> that helps you navigate your trip to Hawaii with hours of informative, location-aware video and information. Although our video guide will lead you to dozens of unusual, untamed and unspoiled spots, let's look at couple hikes you might otherwise miss if you did not have Tour Guide Hawaii's new App.</span></p><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">Donnie's Mauna Kea</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2074" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-hikers-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-11.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-hikers-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-11.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-hikers-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-11.jpg?w=225" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-hikers-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-11.jpg?w=225" alt="Mauna Kea Summit Hikers: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea Summit Hikers: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2074" height="300" width="225" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea Summit Hikers: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>Today, I'd like to take you to the top of Mauna Kea. At 13, 796 feet above sea level, Mauna Kea's summit is the highest point in the State of Hawaii; since its base lies at 19000 feet below sea level, its has a base-to-summit height of 33,000 feet, making it the tallest mountain on earth. It's also one of my most favorite places on earth. <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2076" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-icy-summit-warning-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-icy-summit-warning-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-icy-summit-warning-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-icy-summit-warning-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea Icy Summit Warning: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea Icy Summit Warning: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2076 " height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea Icy Summit Warning: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Mauna Kea began forming on the sea floor about one million years ago. Its name means "White Mountain" in the Hawaiian language and it is snowcapped much of the winter, and the summit is covered with permafrost 35 feet deep. During the ice ages, Mauna Kea's summit was glaciated 3 times, starting about 200000 years ago and ending only 11000 years ago. One can see the U-shaped valleys and cirques, striated bedrock, glacial tills covering the summit area and remnants of ice-damned lava flows from those times. There are even the remains of extinct rock glaciers near the summit.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2077" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/eric-carr-master-cameraman-fikming-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Eric Carr, Master Cameraman, Filming on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Eric Carr, Master Cameraman, Filming on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan_edited-1" class="size-medium wp-image-2077" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Eric Carr, Master Cameraman, Filming on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The Visitor's Center and summit are reached via a road which turns off Saddle Road at about 6600 feet elevation near the 28 mile marker and tortuously stumbles its way up the south side of Mauna Kea to the Visitor Information Station at about 9300 feet. The road, though steep, is paved to the Visitor's Center. Above that, the road is graded dirt for about 5 miles, returning to asphalt paving for the final sprint to the rim of the summit crater. Road conditions for the summit road are available at 808.935.6263.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2078" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-moon-photo-by-donald-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-moon-photo-by-donald-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-moon-photo-by-donald-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-moon-photo-by-donald-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea Moon From the Visitor's Information Station: Photo by Donald MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea Moon From the Visitor's Information Station: Photo by Donald MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2078" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea Moon From the Visitor's Information Station: Photo by Donald MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The visitor's center is open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. 365 days a year. Informational multimedia presentations, souvenirs, and some food items are available here, as well as clean restrooms and drinking water. Every evening after dark the center allows visitors to stargaze through several telescopes and informational talks by visiting scientists are occasionally scheduled. Saturday and Sunday Center staff lead escorted summit field trips, but visitors must provide their own vehicle. Call 808.961.2180 for information. It is suggested that summit-bound visitors stop at the Visitor's Center for at least half an hour before heading to the summit so they can acclimate.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Above the Visitor Information Station there are no public accommodations, no water or food and no gasoline service; the observatory buildings are closed to the public and usually locked. There are neither public telephones nor restrooms, only port-a-potties. An emergency phone is located in the entrance to the U of H 2.2 meter Telescope building.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2079" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-road_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-road_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea Summit Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea Summit Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2079" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea Summit Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Driving the summit road to the very top of Mauna Kea is neither as dangerous as the car rental companies want you to believe, nor as casual as many Big Island residents will tell you. True, the summit road is unpaved most of the way, it is steep and winding with limited view planes; the road is extremely hazardous when wet or icy, which is often, and it’s subject to frequent dense clouds, snow, rain and fog obscuring all vision. Also, balmy summer conditions may turn into lethal winter rages in minutes with little or no warning.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2080" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-e.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Cinder Cones and a Radio Telescope on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="Cinder Cones and a Radio Telescope on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2080" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Cinder Cones and a Radio Telescope on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">However, the road is generously wide, routinely graded and poses no real threat to the cautious driver. The safe driver can expect to reach the summit in about ½ an hour after leaving the Visitor Information Station. Remember, it’s not the roughness of the road that will impede your car; it’s the elevation that will starve it for oxygen. To be safe, take as much time winding your way back down the mountain as you took coming up, using the lowest gear to save wear on brakes. Check your car rental agreement--many forbid you to drive this road. If you go anyway, your insurance is void, and you do so at considerable financial risk. Remember, people DO crater their cars on occasion.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2081" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cinder-cones-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Weather Can Change in an Instant on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="The Weather Can Change in an Instant on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2081" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Weather Can Change in an Instant on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If the weather turns frightful, simply head down immediately. Relax, be calm and drive carefully; you can be confident that, even if you have to slow to 10 miles per hour in places, you'll be down to the safety of the Visitor's Center in a mere 40 minutes or so.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2082" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/superstition-to-science-puu-weiku-summit-mauna-kea-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/superstition-to-science-puu-weiku-summit-mauna-kea-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/superstition-to-science-puu-weiku-summit-mauna-kea-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/superstition-to-science-puu-weiku-summit-mauna-kea-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Superstition to Science; An Ancient Hawaiian Temple Shares The Summit With The Most Modern Astronomical Obsdervatories on Pu'u Weiku Summit, Mauna Kea Photo by Donald B MacGowan" title="Superstition to Science; An Ancient Hawaiian Temple Shares The Summit With The Most Modern Astronomical Obsdervatories on Pu'u Weiku Summit, Mauna Kea Photo by Donald B MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2082" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Superstition to Science; An Ancient Hawaiian Temple Shares The Summit With The Most Modern Astronomical Obsdervatories on Pu'u Weiku Summit, Mauna Kea Photo by Donald B MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The summit of Mauna Kea, hosting the largest assemblage of astronomical instruments and telescopes in the world, is truly an amazing place; a seductive juxtaposition of icy heights raised up from steaming tropical jungle; the age-old altars of sacred Hawai’ian gods alongside edifices of the most modern of sciences; of frigid landscapes carved during ancient ice-ages alongside fiery volcanic landforms; all wrapped around a fabulous trip with a wee rumor of danger, just for spice! Beautiful, awe-inspiring, 360 degree views of the entire Big Island also include the islands of Maui, Kaho’olawe and Lana’i on clear days. The glow from Kilauea Volcano can be seen on clear nights. Although daytime temperatures during the summer can peak in the 60s, it is generally cold-to-frigid, frequently wet and very windy on the summit. Plan and dress accordingly.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2083" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/view-from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/view-from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/view-from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/view-from-mauna-kea-summit-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="View from Mauna Kea Summit to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="View from Mauna Kea Summit to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2083" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">View from Mauna Kea Summit to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The summit area is also culturally and religiously important to the native Hawai’ians, hosting many religious Heiau, an obsidian adze quarry and numerous other archaeological sites. Remember this landscape, and the archeological sites upon them, are sacred; take nothing but photographs, don't even leave footprints.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2075" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-trail-to-summit_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-trail-to-summit_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-trail-to-summit_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-trail-to-summit_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea Summit Trail: Photo by Donald MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea Summit Trail: Photo by Donald MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2075 " height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea Summit Trail: Photo by Donald MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Parking is limited, but the hike from the top of the road to the actual summit is a must for any who have ventured this far and are in good shape. A stone altar and a USGS survey point mark the actual summit of the mountain, about a 15 minute walk up a cinder trail from the top of the road. A trail leading around the summit crater takes about 30 minutes to trek and traverses some very wild country with amazing views. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and hydrate frequently to help stave off altitude sickness. Do not leave the safety of the parking lot if you are feeling ill or the weather is at all chancy—in fact, in deteriorating or poor weather, or at the onset of queasiness, one should leave the summit immediately and descend.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2084" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-with-frank-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-with-frank-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-with-frank-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-summit-with-frank-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Justly Famous Videographer Frank Burgess at Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Justly Famous Videographer Frank Burgess at Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2084" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Justly Famous Videographer Frank Burgess at Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Alternately, for those in excellent physical condition, one can hike to the summit from the Visitor's center. Featuring unparalleled views, wild landscapes, archeological sites and more, the hike is about 6 miles in length, gains about 4500 feet in elevation and takes 6 to 10 hours to get up, depending on the hiker. There is no water available anywhere above the Visitor's Center, so take enough to get up, and back down. Frankly, many people opt to hitch-hike down the mountain after hiking up. In fact, for folks short on time, or for whom scenery and not summit-conquering are the main goals, catching a ride to the summit and hiking down is a great alternative, and takes only about 3 1/2 hours.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2085" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/nearing-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/nearing-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/nearing-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/nearing-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Gary Burton and His Ddaughter Nearing Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="Gary Burton and His Ddaughter Nearing Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2085" height="200" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Gary Burton and His Ddaughter Nearing Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Another absolutely stunning hike in the summit area, one that is accessible to nearly anybody in reasonable condition, is to Lake Wai'au. Park at either the lot at about 12000 feet, near the 5 mile marker, or the lot at about 13000 feet, near the 7 mile marker. Needless to say, one hike is uphill in and the other is uphill out; but both are less than a mile long and have similar elevation changes. I prefer the upper trail because the view of the summit astronomical complex on the hike out is phenomenal. An absolute jewel of an alpine tarn in its own right, at 13,020 feet Lake Wai'au is one of the highest permanent lakes in the world...permafrost seals the lake bed in the loose tephra and glacial drift on which it sits. It's about 300' by 150' by 8 feet deep and, yes, I personally can vouch for its having been snorkeled. Not much to see in there, though.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2086" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/lake-waiau-on-mauna-keaphoto-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/lake-waiau-on-mauna-keaphoto-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/lake-waiau-on-mauna-keaphoto-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/lake-waiau-on-mauna-keaphoto-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Lake Wai'au on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Lake Wai'au on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2086" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Lake Wai'au on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">There are a few health concerns about visiting the summit of Mauna Kea as well. In brief: children under 16, pregnant women, and people with respiratory, heart, or severe overweight conditions are advised not to go higher than the Visitors Information Station. Scuba divers must wait at least 24 hours after their last dive before traveling to the summit.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2087" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-snowy-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-snowy-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-snowy-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-snowy-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea's Snowy Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea's Snowy Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2087" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea's Snowy Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Acute mountain sickness, resulting from exposure to high altitude, includes nausea, headache, drowsiness, shortness of breath, and poor judgment. Aspirin and lots of water are palliatives for altitude sickness, but the cure is immediate and rapid descent. Sufferers will notice almost complete cessation of symptoms upon regaining The Saddle. Altitude sickness can be dangerous, even life threatening, and rapid onset of comatose condition, or even death, may be unexpectedly swift.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2088" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/on-the-way-up-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/on-the-way-up-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/on-the-way-up-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/on-the-way-up-on-mauna-kea-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="On the Way Up on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="On the Way Up on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2088" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">On the Way Up on Mauna Kea: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Finally, there is severe risk of serious sunburn and eye damage, particularly when there is snow on the ground. Be sure to wear sunglasses rated to at least 90% IR and 100% UV (both UVA and UVB); wear sunscreen rated to at least SPF 30. Long sleeves and pants help reduce the susceptibility to sunburn.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2089" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-silver-sword-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-silver-sword-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-silver-sword-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-silver-sword-photo-by-donald-b_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea's Vanishingly Rare Silver Sword Plants: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea's Vanishingly Rare Silver Sword Plants: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2089" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea's Vanishingly Rare Silver Sword Plants: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Most visits to Mauna Kea's summit are extremely pleasant experiences, encompassing easy adventures which may feature mild altitude euphoria, fabulous views and a great sense of relief at reaching the paved road and public restrooms at the Visitor’s Information Station after leaving the summit.</p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2090" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-science-huddle-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-science-huddle-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-science-huddle-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-science-huddle-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea Science Huddle: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Mauna Kea Science Huddle: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2090" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea Science Huddle: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i></b></p><p><b><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2091" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-loa-summit-from-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-loa-summit-from-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-loa-summit-from-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-loa-summit-from-mauna-kea-summit-photo-by-donnie-macgowan_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Loa Summit from Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Mauna Loa Summit from Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2091" height="225" width="300" /></a></b></dt><dd style="font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><b>Mauna Loa Summit from Mauna Kea Summit: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</b></span></dd></dl></div></b></p><p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><b><b><b>Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. 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All rights reserved.</b></b></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><b><b><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2092" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-trail-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-trail-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-trail-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-trail-to-mauna-loa-photo-by-donnie-macgowan.jpg?w=300" alt="From Mauna Kea's Summit Trail to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="From Mauna Kea's Summit Trail to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-2092" height="238" width="300" /></a></b></b></b></dt><dd style="font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><b><b><b>From Mauna Kea's Summit Trail to Mauna Loa: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</b></b></b></span></dd></dl></div><br /></b></b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-62293081989949736612009-10-21T13:24:00.003-10:002009-10-21T16:05:40.063-10:00Kiholo Bay Beach Hike<p><i><b><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></a></span></b></i></p> <p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"> </p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2007" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-aerial_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-aerial_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2007" title="Aerial View of Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-aerial_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-aerial_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Aerial View of Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Aerial View of Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">Whether you visit the Big Island for a few days, a couple weeks or a few months, you want to make the most of your time in Paradise. With such a wide variety of natural and commercial attractions, it is natural for the visitor to get a little overwhelmed in the “Option Overload” and not be able to make a balanced and informed decision on what they want to do and how best to spend their time.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2008" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-sunset_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-sunset_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2008" title="Sunset View of Haleakala on Maui From Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-sunset_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-sunset_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Sunset View of Haleakala on Maui From Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Sunset View of Haleakala on Maui From Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;">Even choosing which beach you want to spend time or where you want to hike can be an exercise in confusion and conflicting advice. Clearly, visitors to Hawaii could use help making quality decisions about how best to spend their time.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2009" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon-3_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon-3_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2009" title="All that remains of a mile-long fishpond that was destroyed by flowing lava are these gorgeous, turquoise brackish ponds: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon-3_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon-3_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="All that remains of a mile-long fishpond that was destroyed by flowing lava are these gorgeous, turquoise brackish ponds: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">All that remains of a mile-long fishpond that was destroyed by flowing lava are these gorgeous, turquoise brackish ponds: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></span></a> is excited and proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>GPS/WiFi enabled App for iPhone and iPod</b></i></span></a> that helps you navigate your trip to Hawaii with hours of informative, location-aware video and information. Although our video guide will lead you to dozens of unusual, untamed and unspoiled spots, let's look at one, hidden but gorgeous, beach hike you would otherwise not find if you did not have Tour Guide Hawaii's new App.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"></span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2010" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-1_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-1_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2010" title="Kiholo Bay on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-1_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-1_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Kiholo Bay on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Kiholo Bay on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><i><b> Kiholo Bay Beach Hike</b></i></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Snorkeling, country music history ancient fish ponds and medical science…what more could anyone ask for? One of West Hawaii's best kept secret is gorgeous, amazing Kiholo Bay, those heavenly, turquoise waters and swaying palms you can't quite glimpse clearly from the overlook at mile marker 82 on the Hawaii Belt Road.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2016" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-from-highway-best.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-from-highway-best.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2016" title="The View of Kiholo Bay From the Hawaii Belt Road: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-from-highway-best.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-from-highway-best.jpg?w=300" alt="The View of Kiholo Bay From the Hawaii Belt Road: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The View of Kiholo Bay From the Hawaii Belt Road: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2011" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-road_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-road_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2011" title="Dirt road into Kiholo Bay, just south of the 82 mile marker on the Hawaii Belt Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Dirt road into Kiholo Bay, just south of the 82 mile marker on the Hawaii Belt Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Dirt road into Kiholo Bay, just south of the 82 mile marker on the Hawaii Belt Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">This remarkable, beautiful and sadly popular area is accessed in two ways; first, by a gravel road going ocean-ward from the highway immediately south of the Overlook pullout at mile marker 82. This road is only open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but accesses the south end of the bay, a pebbly beach terminated in austere a’a flows to the south. The round house on the beach was built by country and western singer Loretta Lynn, but was condemned and taken by the State when it created the beach park. Swimming and boogie boarding here are excellent in low to moderate surf, but beware of current and surginess; if the surf is high, do not go in.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2012" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-2_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-2_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2012" title="Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-bay-2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">K<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >iholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">A trail south below the big mansion on the headland leads about three quarters of a mile to a tiny black sand beach with an amazing coral garden. This little beach is my favorite snorkeling secret on the island.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2013" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-wind-surfers_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-wind-surfers_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2013" title="The road south from Kiholo Bay dead ends at an elaborate mansion; from there a trail can be taken around the headland to a remarkable black sand cove that provide gorgeous, if exposed, snorkeling: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-wind-surfers_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-wind-surfers_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The road south from Kiholo Bay dead ends at an elaborate mansion; from there a trail can be taken around the headland to a remarkable black sand cove that provide gorgeous, if exposed, snorkeling: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The road south from Kiholo Bay dead ends at an elaborate mansion; from there a trail can be taken around the headland to a remarkable black sand cove that provide gorgeous, if exposed, snorkeling: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">A 4WD road/trail continues north along the black pebble beach and cliffs to Kiholo Bay proper. This part of the Kiholo Area can also be accessed via a trail (used to be a dirt road) that leaves the parking lot immediately south of mile marker 81. Along the 4WD trail, on the mauka (uphill) side, is a freshwater spring and pond in a lava tube (Keanalele Water-hole), a great place to rinse off after swimming or hiking along the beach. Please rinse off excess suncream in the ocean before enjoying this refreshing pool.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2014" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-pool-keeper_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-pool-keeper_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2014" title="Keanalele Water-hole, a freshwater Queen's Basth in a lava tube, near Kiholo Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-pool-keeper_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-pool-keeper_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Keanalele Water-hole, a freshwater Queen's Basth in a lava tube, near Kiholo Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Keanalele Water-hole, a freshwater Queen's Basth in a lava tube, near Kiholo Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Also along this portion of the beach are a number of mansions, most notably the Bali House (oh, you’ll know it when you see it) and the home of Earl Bakken, the billionaire inventor of the pace maker. Believe the no trespassing signs you see here. On clear days, views of Mauna Kea from this part of the beach are stunning.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2015" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-shoreline_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-shoreline_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2015" title="There are some amazing multi-million dollar mansions along the beach; believe the "no-trespassing" signs: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-shoreline_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-shoreline_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="There are some amazing multi-million dollar mansions along the beach; believe the "no-trespassing" signs: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">There are some amazing multi-million dollar mansions along the beach; believe the "no-trespassing" signs: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Just north of Kiholo Bay is a beautiful, turquoise brackish lagoon, all that remains of a 2-mile long fishpond erected by Kamehameha the Great around 1810, which was destroyed by the Mauna Kea lava flow of 1859. The water can be a might cloudy for snorkeling, but it's full of turtles and, on calm days, has one amazing attribute. If wind is not driving surge-mixing of these ponds, lighter, fresh water from springs will float on top of the heavier salt water. This fresh/salt water interface produces a refractive lens that creates interesting and amazing optical tricks for the snorkeler.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2017" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-honu_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-honu_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2017 " title="A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, or Honu, Suns Herself at Kiholo Bay on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-honu_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-honu_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, or Honu, Suns Herself at Kiholo Bay on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, or Honu, Suns Herself at Kiholo Bay on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Full of turtles, beautiful to swim and a wonderful place to learn to surf, Kiholo Bay proper has it all. In addition, the sweat required to reach it has the added bonus of weeding out the undesirables. Please remember not to approach or harass the turtles. Dolphin (and humpback whale in season) frequent this bay—it is also illegal (and stupid) to harass them. Be careful to pack out everything you packed in, and help the environment by picking up that other guy's litter, as well.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2018" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2018 " title="The Brackish Lagoons of Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-lagoon_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Brackish Lagoons of Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGown" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Brackish Lagoons of Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">As of this writing, camping is not being allowed at Kiholo Bay, although many people do camp here...be advised that the road is locked at night and you will not be able to leave.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2019" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-beach-chairs_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-beach-chairs_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2019" title="A relaxed lifestyle is enjoyed by the few, but extremely wealthy, residents of Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-beach-chairs_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-beach-chairs_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="A relaxed lifestyle is enjoyed by the few, but extremely wealthy, residents of Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">A relaxed lifestyle is enjoyed by the few, but extremely wealthy, residents of Kiholo Bay: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.com</span></a>.</b></i></b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_2020" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-mountain_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-mountain_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2020" title="The View of Mauna Kea From Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-mountain_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/kiholo-mountain_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The View of Mauna Kea From Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><b>The View of Mauna Kea From Kiholo Bay, Kohala Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</b></span></dd></dl></div> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><b><b><b>Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-18093443195827237962009-10-20T09:47:00.004-10:002009-10-20T11:07:46.836-10:00Hiking Down Into Pololu Valley, Big Island of Hawaii<p><i><b><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></a></span></b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1977" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-pololu-majesty_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-pololu-majesty_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1977" title="Majestic Pololu Valley on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-pololu-majesty_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-pololu-majesty_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Majestic Pololu Valley on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Majestic Pololu Valley on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">Whether you visit the Big Island for a few days, a couple weeks or a few months, you want to make the most of your time in Paradise. With such a wide variety of natural and commercial attractions, it is natural for the visitor to get a little overwhelmed in the “Option Overload” and not be able to make a balanced and informed decision on what they want to do and how best to spend their time.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1981" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-pololu-valley-sign1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-pololu-valley-sign1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1981" title="At Pololu Valley, Hamakua Coast, Big Island, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-pololu-valley-sign1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-pololu-valley-sign1.jpg?w=300" alt="At Pololu Valley, Hamakua Coast, Big Island, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">At Pololu Valley, Hamakua Coast, Big Island, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;text-align:center;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">Even choosing the beach you want to spend time on...which beach? How do you find the right beach for your particular needs? Are you going just to relax and sunbathe? Or is the trip to snorkel, boogie board or to explore? Do you want a beach that's alive with fun people or one hidden, secluded and empty? Do you want a beach near your resort or one that's at the end of a day of delicious wandering?</span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1999" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-14.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-14.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1999 " title="The Cliffs at Pololu: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-14.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/0-pololu-cliffs_edited-14.jpg?w=300" alt="The Cliffs at Pololu: Photo by Donald B. MacGowgan" height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Cliffs at Pololu: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b> </b></i></span></a></span></p> <p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight:normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></span></a> is excited and proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>GPS/WiFi enabled App for iPhone and iPod</b></i></span></a> that helps you navigate your trip to Hawaii with hours of informative, location-aware video and information. Although our video guide will lead you to dozens of unusual, untamed and unspoiled spots, let's look at one, hidden but gorgeous, beach hike you would otherwise not find if you did not have Tour Guide Hawaii's new App.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_2000" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-pololu-bad-news2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-pololu-bad-news2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2000" title="Bad News for Antsy Travelers at Pololu Valley; Tour Guide's New, GPS/WiFi Enabled, Video Travel App for iPhone and iPod Finds Everything For You in Hawaii--Even the Public Restrooms!: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-pololu-bad-news2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-pololu-bad-news2.jpg?w=300" alt="Bad News for Antsy Travelers at Pololu Valley; Tour Guide's New, GPS/WiFi Enabled, Video Travel App for iPhone and iPod Finds Everything For You in Hawaii--Even the Public Restrooms!: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Bad News for Antsy Travelers at Pololu Valley; Tour Guide's New, GPS/WiFi Enabled, Video Travel App for iPhone and iPod Finds Everything For You in Hawaii--Even the Public Restrooms!: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><i><b>Hiking into Pololu Valley</b></i></p> <p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">Violent, lush, wild; the north end of Hawai’i Island is as varied and exciting as it is unexpected. At the end of the highway are the Pololu Valley Overlook and the trail leading down to Pololu Beach. This is one of the most untamed, beautiful spots in the tropical Pacific and should not be missed. The trail down to the beach drops 400 feet in 20 minutes of hiking—be warned, the hike up is difficult for those not in good physical shape and the hike down should not be attempted if you have doubts about being able to hike back up.</span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1986" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-epololu-in-storm_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-epololu-in-storm_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1986" title="Approaching Storm at Pololu Valley; Due to Frequent Rain Squalls Off the Pacific Ocean, Rain Gear is Highly Recommended For This Hike: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-epololu-in-storm_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-epololu-in-storm_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Approaching Storm at Pololu Valley; Due to Frequent Rain Squalls Off the Pacific Ocean, Rain Gear is Highly Recommended For This Hike: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Approaching Storm at Pololu Valley; Due to Frequent Rain Squalls Off the Pacific Ocean, Rain Gear is Highly Recommended For This Hike: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1987" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-pololu-trail-through-the-ironwoods_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-pololu-trail-through-the-ironwoods_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1987" title="The Trail to Pololu Beach is dusty when dry, muddy when wet and a running creek in the rain. Try to minimize trail erosion by staying on the trail, walking on rocks where possible and not cutting switchbacks: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-pololu-trail-through-the-ironwoods_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-pololu-trail-through-the-ironwoods_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Trail to Pololu Beach is dusty when dry, muddy when wet and a running creek in the rain. Try to minimize trail erosion by staying on the trail, walking on rocks where possible and not cutting switchbacks: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Trail to Pololu Beach is dusty when dry, muddy when wet and a running creek in the rain. Try to minimize trail erosion by staying on the trail, walking on rocks where possible and not cutting switchbacks: Photo by Donnie MacGowan </span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;"> </span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1988" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-pololu-cow_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-pololu-cow_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1988" title="Pololu Valley Itself is Private Land so Stay Close To the Beach: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-pololu-cow_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-pololu-cow_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Pololu Valley Itself is Private Land so Stay Close To the Beach: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Pololu Valley Itself is Private Land so Stay Close To the Beach: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">The valley itself is private land, so stay close to the beach. The best place to cross the stream is usually about 80-120 feet inland and during either slack or high tide; spend a few minutes to find the stone ford for an easier crossing. </span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1989" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-pololu-beach_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-pololu-beach_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1989" title="The Beach at Pololu Valley. The Channel Here Between Hawaii and Maui Has The Third Highest Discharge of Water in the World, Behind the Bay of Fundy and the Straights of Magellan. Because of the Unbelievable Ocean Currents This Generates, and Strong Rip Tides, We Do Not Recommend Swimming or Surfing at Pololu: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-pololu-beach_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-pololu-beach_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Beach at Pololu Valley. The Channel Here Between Hawaii and Maui Has The Third Highest Discharge of Water in the World, Behind the Bay of Fundy and the Straights of Magellan. Because of the Unbelievable Ocean Currents This Generates, and Strong Rip Tides, We Do Not Recommend Swimming or Surfing at Pololu: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >T</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >he Beach at Pololu Valley. The Channel Here Between Hawaii and Maui Has The Third Highest Discharge of Water in the World, Behind the Bay of Fundy and the Straights of Magellan. Because of the Unbelievable Ocean Currents This Generates, and Strong Rip Tides, We Do Not Recommend Swimming or Surfing at Pololu: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1990" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-pololu-stream_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-pololu-stream_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1990" title="The Slow Running Stream in Pololu Valley is Rarely High Enough To Cut Through the Storm Berm; Therefore These Dry, Back Dunes Are The Best Place to Cross the Beach: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-pololu-stream_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-pololu-stream_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Slow Running Stream in Pololu Valley is Rarely High Enough To Cut Through the Storm Berm; Therefore These Dry, Back Dunes Are The Best Place to Cross the Beach: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Slow Running Stream in Pololu Valley is Rarely High Enough To Cut Through the Storm Berm; Therefore These Dry, Back Dunes Are The Best Place to Cross the Beach: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">The beach is not usually swimmable due to the violent surf and ocean currents, but makes a wonderful place to picnic and contemplate the awesome power and violence of nature.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1991" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-pololu-verdant_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-pololu-verdant_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1991" title="Although It's Tempting to Explore, the Lush Meadows of the Interior of Pololu Valley Are Annoyingly Boggy AND Privately Owned: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan " src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-pololu-verdant_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-pololu-verdant_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Although It's Tempting to Explore, the Lush Meadows of the Interior of Pololu Valley Are Annoyingly Boggy AND Privately Owned: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan " height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Although It's Tempting to Explore, the Lush Meadows of the Interior of Pololu Valley Are Annoyingly Boggy AND Privately Owned: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan </span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><span style="font-size:78%;">For the adventurous, the hike down to Pololu Valley may not be enough—for them may we suggest further hiking in this lightly-traveled area. Pololu is the starting point for over 40 miles of interconnecting tails, as well as the Kohala Ditch. Trails in this area are steep, unmaintained, crumbling and frequently quite slick, so caution is advised, particularly on hillslopes and in the rain, when trails may turn into streambeds and hillsides into waterfalls.</span></p> <p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">The hike over intervening ridges east into Honokane Nui Valley and Honokane Iki Valley provides spectacular views of this untamed, but private land. Climbing 600 muddy feet over the ridge, the trail then drops breathtakingly down to the valley floor. Before the stream, the trail divides at a bamboo grove—if you are proceeding on to Honokane Iki, follow the fork to the right through the bamboo, otherwise go left on to the wonderful, lonely, private, boulder beach.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1992" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-pololu-beach-ii_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-pololu-beach-ii_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1992" title="Looking Back West Across Pololu Beach From the Start of the Honokane Nui Valley Trail: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-pololu-beach-ii_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-pololu-beach-ii_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Looking Back West Across Pololu Beach From the Start of the Honokane Nui Valley Trail: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Looking Back West Across Pololu Beach From the Start of the Honokane Nui Valley Trail: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1993" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10b-pololu-up-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10b-pololu-up-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1993 " title="Along the Honokane Nui Trail, Climbing East Out Of Pololu Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10b-pololu-up-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10b-pololu-up-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Along the Honokane Nui Trail, Climbing East Out Of Pololu Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Along the Honokane Nui Trail, Climbing East Out Of Pololu Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">Going on farther east into Honokane Iki Valley from Honokane Nui is very rewarding and easier than the hop from Pololu to Honokane Nui, climbing just 400 muddy feet over the ridge. There are numerous ruins from previous eras of population, ancient to recent, to explore in both these valleys. It is possible to wander the intersecting, disappearing, maddening trails all the way into Waipi’o Valley, 14 canyons and about 15 bushwhacking, stream-fording, slope-slipping, rain-slogging, breathtaking, aggravating, wonderful miles away. This is definitely a trip for more than a single day and permission must be gained to cross the private land.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1994" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-pololu-from-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-pololu-from-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1994" title="The Beach at Pololu Valley From the Ridge Between Pololu and Honokane Iki Valleys: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-pololu-from-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-pololu-from-the-other-side_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Beach at Pololu Valley From the Ridge Between Pololu and Honokane Iki Valleys: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Beach at Pololu Valley From the Ridge Between Pololu and Honokane Iki Valleys: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2;" mce_style="widows:2;orphans:2;">Under no circumstances should the hiker be seduced by the thought of an easy return back into Pololu Valley by skirting the headlands along the ocean. This is longer and much more difficult than it appears and has proven fatal to the unwary.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1995" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-in-pololu.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-in-pololu.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1995" title="During the Wet Season The Stream in Pololu Valley Turns Into a Seasonal Lake: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-in-pololu.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-in-pololu.jpg?w=300" alt="During the Wet Season The Stream in Pololu Valley Turns Into a Seasonal Lake: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="224" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">During the Wet Season The Stream in Pololu Valley Turns Into a Seasonal Lake: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="widows: 0; orphans: 0;" mce_style="widows:0;orphans:0;"><br /></p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1996" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-pololu-storm.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-pololu-storm.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1996" title="Bart Hunt at Pololu--Numerous Squall and Storms Coming Off the Ocean Make the Weather at Pololu Very Exciting: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-pololu-storm.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-pololu-storm.jpg?w=300" alt="Bart Hunt at Pololu--Numerous Squall and Storms Coming Off the Ocean Make the Weather at Pololu Very Exciting: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Bart Hunt at Pololu--Numerous Squall and Storms Coming Off the Ocean Make the Weather at Pololu Very Exciting: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">Bring good insect repellent and wear hiking boots, with tabis in your pack for stream fording and beach walking. Stream water in the valleys is infected with leptospirosis bacteria, so bring plenty of water (at least two liters per person) in your pack. A camera is a must and due to frequent squalls off the ocean, rain gear is highly recommended.</span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1997" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-pololu-bart_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-pololu-bart_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1997" title="Bart Hunt at Pololu Valley--The Trail Back Up Out of The Valley Seems Much Longer and Steeper than On the Way Down; Be Sure To Leave Plenty Of Time and Energy To Climb Back Up: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-pololu-bart_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-pololu-bart_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Bart Hunt at Pololu Valley--The Trail Back Up Out of The Valley Seems Much Longer and Steeper than On the Way Down; Be Sure To Leave Plenty Of Time and Energy To Climb Back Up: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="226" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Bart Hunt at Pololu Valley--The Trail Back Up Out of The Valley Seems Much Longer and Steeper than On the Way Down; Be Sure To Leave Plenty Of Time and Energy To Climb Back Up: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i></b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1998" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-pololu-sweeping-view_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-pololu-sweeping-view_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1998" title="A Sweeping View of Magnificent Pololu Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-pololu-sweeping-view_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-pololu-sweeping-view_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="A Sweeping View of Magnificent Pololu Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="226" width="300" /></a></b></b></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">A Sweeping View of Magnificent Pololu Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b> </b></p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><b><b><b>Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-4781114841395020112009-10-19T13:15:00.005-10:002009-10-19T14:12:33.255-10:00Hiking to Honomalino Bay, Big Island, Hawaii<p><i><b><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></a></span></b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1954" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-honomalino-donnies-house-e_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-honomalino-donnies-house-e_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1954" title="The area around Miloli'i and Honomalino Beach are infused with the je nais se quois of Old Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-honomalino-donnies-house-e_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-honomalino-donnies-house-e_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The area around Miloli'i and Honomalino Beach are infused with the je nais se quois of Old Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The area around Miloli'i and Honomalino Beach are infused with the je nais se quois of Old Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">Whether you visit the Big Island for a few days, a couple weeks or a few months, you want to make the most of your time in Paradise. With such a wide variety of natural and commercial attractions, it is natural for the visitor to get a little overwhelmed in the “Option Overload” and not be able to make a balanced and informed decision on what they want to do and how best to spend their time.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1955" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-honomalino-bay-north-different-very-nice-e2_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-honomalino-bay-north-different-very-nice-e2_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1955 " title="View of Honomalino Bay, Looking North: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-honomalino-bay-north-different-very-nice-e2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-honomalino-bay-north-different-very-nice-e2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="View of Honomalino Bay, Looking North: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">View of Honomalino Bay, Looking North: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">Even choosing the beach you want to spend time on...which beach? How do you find the right beach for your particular needs? Are you going just to relax and sunbathe? Or is the trip to snorkel, boogie board or to explore? Do you want a beach that's alive with fun people or one hidden, secluded and empty? Do you want a beach near your resort or one that's at the end of a day of delicious wandering?</span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1956" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-honomalino-boat-too-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-honomalino-boat-too-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1956 " title="The Kona Coast Near Miloli'i: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-honomalino-boat-too-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-honomalino-boat-too-e.jpg?w=300" alt="The Kona Coast Near Miloli'i: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >The Kona Coast Near Miloli'i: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span><br /></dd></dl></div><p style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Tour Guide Hawaii</span></a> is excited and proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">GPS/WiFi enabled App for iPhone and iPod</span></a> that helps you navigate your trip to Hawaii with hours of informative, location-aware video and information. Although our video guide will lead you to dozens of unusual, untamed and unspoiled spots, let's look at one, hidden but gorgeous, beach hike you would otherwise not find if you did not have Tour Guide Hawaii's new App.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1957" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-honomalino-trail-north-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-honomalino-trail-north-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1957 " title="Along the Honomalino Trail: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-honomalino-trail-north-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-honomalino-trail-north-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Along the Honomalino Trail: Phto by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Along the Honomalino Trail: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><span mce_ style="font-size:small;">A true gem of West Hawai’i, and rarely crowded, Honomalino Bay lies on the southeast flanks of Mauna Loa along the southernmost Kona Coast. The beach is reached by a 20 minute hike s<span style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">tarting in the Old Hawaiian Fishing Village of Miloli'i, which is perhaps the last, truly Hawai’ian fishing village in West Hawai’i. Miloli’i is a tightly knit local community who are perhaps best left to themselves by the casual visitor. Though the surfing and the snorkeling here are excellent, the beach lovely and the facilities in good repair, the visitor may not find the aloha for outsiders terribly abundant. Especially on weekends.</span></span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1958" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-milolii-county-park-pavillion-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-milolii-county-park-pavillion-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1958" title="Parking for the Hike is at the Miloli'i County Park Pavilion: Photo by Donald MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-milolii-county-park-pavillion-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-milolii-county-park-pavillion-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Parking for the Hike is at the Miloli'i County Park Pavilion: Photo by Donald MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Parking for the Hike is at the Miloli'i County Beach Park Pavilion: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span><br /></dd></dl></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1959" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-milolii-yellow-church-too-e_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-milolii-yellow-church-too-e_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1959 " title="The Hike to Honomalino Beach Starts between the County Park Restrooms and this Yellow Church: Photo by Donald MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-milolii-yellow-church-too-e_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/6-milolii-yellow-church-too-e_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Hike to Honomalino Beach Starts between the County Park Restrooms and this Yellow Church: Photo by Donald MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Hike to Honomalino Beach Starts between the County Park Restrooms and this Yellow Church: Photo by Donald MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1960" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-south-kona-kau-ii-044.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-south-kona-kau-ii-044.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1960" title="The Trailhead for the Honomalino Bay Hike: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-south-kona-kau-ii-044.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/7-south-kona-kau-ii-044.jpg?w=300" alt="The Trailhead for the Honomalino Bay Hike: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Trailhead for the Honomalino Bay Hike: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">However, by hiking south to Honomalino Bay, the causal visitor finds everything they are looking for in a quiet, secluded beach. Park at the Miloli'i County Beach Park; the hike begins at an obvious trailhead near the end of the road, between the restrooms and the yellow church. The trail wanders along the coast, in and out of the surf line, to the wild and untamed Honomalino Bay—a wonderful place to picnic, snorkel or kayak. </span></span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1961" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-south-kona-kau-ii-048.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-south-kona-kau-ii-048.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1961" title="When Hiking to Honomalino Beach, Stay on the Trail, Avoid Private Property and When in Doubt, Take the Right Fork: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-south-kona-kau-ii-048.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-south-kona-kau-ii-048.jpg?w=300" alt="When Hiking to Honomalino Beach, Stay on the Trail, Avoid Private Property and When in Doubt, Take the Right Fork: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">When Hiking to Honomalino Beach, Stay on the Trail, Avoid Private Property and When in Doubt, Take the Right Fork: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1962" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8b-honomalino-trail-south-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8b-honomalino-trail-south-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1962" title="Keawe Thickets along the Honomalino Beach Trail Mean You Should Wear Sturdy Shoes to Avoid the Ginormous Thorns: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8b-honomalino-trail-south-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8b-honomalino-trail-south-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Keawe Thickets along the Honomalino Beach Trail Mean You Should Wear Sturdy Shoes to Avoid the Ginormous Thorns: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Keawe Thickets along the Honomalino Beach Trail Mean You Should Wear Sturdy Shoes to Avoid the Ginormous Thorns: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-honomalino-beach-palms-with-eric-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-honomalino-beach-palms-with-eric-e.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1963" title="As the trail to Honomalino Beach Winds Toward the Shore, It Passes Several Private Residences and Private Property; Be Sure To Respect These People's Property and Privacy: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-honomalino-beach-palms-with-eric-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-honomalino-beach-palms-with-eric-e.jpg?w=300" alt="As the trail to Honomalino Beach Winds Toward the Shore, It Passes Several Private Residences and Private Property; Be Sure To Respect These People's Property and Privacy: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></p> <p><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">On the hike in, be sure to keep always to the right at any fork in the trail to avoid trespassing on private property. Honomalino Beach itself is fronted by private property and dwellings, so be respectful of these peoples' homes and privacy.</span></span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1964" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 248px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-honomalino-beach-private-beach-south-too-e_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-honomalino-beach-private-beach-south-too-e_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1964" title="The Honomalino Beach Trail Squeezes Between Private Residences and a Private Beach: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-honomalino-beach-private-beach-south-too-e_edited-1.jpg?w=238" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-honomalino-beach-private-beach-south-too-e_edited-1.jpg?w=238" alt="The Honomalino Beach Trail Squeezes Between Private Residences and a Private Beach: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="300" width="238" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Honomalino Beach Trail Squeezes Between Private Residences and a Private Beach: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;" align="LEFT"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">Snorkeling is most interesting on the north side in the rocks, or the extreme southern reach of the bay. Go in only when the surf is low; be cautious of the open ocean currents and rip tides. The water, though very clear, is sometimes quite cold due to spring discharge in the sand on the beach.</span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1965" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-honomalino-beach-south-too-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-honomalino-beach-south-too-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1965" title="Behind the Berm, in the Back Dunes of Honomalino Beach, Is a Shady Paradise on Hot Days: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-honomalino-beach-south-too-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-honomalino-beach-south-too-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Behind the Berm, in the Back Dunes of Honomalino Beach, Is a Shady Paradise on Hot Days: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Behind the Berm, in the Back Dunes of Honomalino Beach, Is a Shady Paradise on Hot Days: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;" align="LEFT"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">Exploring on foot in the area of the bay and further south provides many wonders and archeological treasures, from abandoned temples and villages to the largest holua, or sledding track, in Hawaii. Remember to respect the Hawaiian natives, their culture and their sacred sites...take noting but pictures, don't even leave footprints, stay on established roads and trails.</span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1966" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-honomalino-bay-kayakers-too-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-honomalino-bay-kayakers-too-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1966" title="Superb Snorkeling Exists on the North Side of the Bay by the Rocks: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-honomalino-bay-kayakers-too-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13-honomalino-bay-kayakers-too-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Superb Snorkeling Exists on the North Side of the Bay by the Rocks: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Superb Snorkeling Exists on the North Side of the Bay by the Rocks: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;" align="LEFT"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">There is no fresh water anywhere along this hike, so be sure to bring plenty of drinking water. It's also nice to bring a couple of extra quarts of water to rinse off after swimming, and dry clothes to hike out in. </span></span></p> <p style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;" align="LEFT"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">There are no provisions for restrooms or trash disposal, either, so wait until you are back at the county park for restrooms and remember to hike out with everything you brought in, including trash. </span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1967" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-honomalino-beach-south-better-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-honomalino-beach-south-better-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1967" title="Honomalino Beach Looking South and East Into the Morning Sun: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-honomalino-beach-south-better-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/13b-honomalino-beach-south-better-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Honomalino Beach Looking South and East Into the Morning Sun: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Honomalino Beach Looking South and East Into the Morning Sun: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="font-style: normal;" mce_style="font-style: normal;" align="LEFT"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;" mce_style="font-weight: normal;">As the trail crosses significant swathes of both sharp a'a lava fields and thick keawe tree copses (with there numerous, impressive and painful thorns), it is imperative that you wear at least running shoes, if not hiking boots, to protect your feet.</span></span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1968" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-honomalino-trail-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-honomalino-trail-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1968" title="Hiking Back to Miloli'i You'll Be Glad of Sturdy Shoes to Fend Off the Huge Keawe Thorns: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-honomalino-trail-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/14-honomalino-trail-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Hiking Back to Miloli'i You'll Be Glad of Sturdy Shoes to Fend Off the Huge Keawe Thorns: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-align: left;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hiking Back to Miloli'i You'll Be Glad of Sturdy Shoes to Fend Off the Huge Keawe Thorns: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"></span></dd></dl></div> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><span mce_ style="font-size:small;"> No services at all are available at the beach, and there are no commercial services available in Miloli'i. Please leave no valuables in your car.<br /></span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1969" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/15-honomalino-trail-north-aa-e.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/15-honomalino-trail-north-aa-e.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1969" title="Sharp a'a Lava Along the Honomalino Trail Makes You Glad You Wore Real Shoes!: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/15-honomalino-trail-north-aa-e.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/15-honomalino-trail-north-aa-e.jpg?w=300" alt="Sharp a'a Lava Along the Honomalino Trail Makes You Glad You Wore Real Shoes!: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Sharp a'a Lava Along the Honomalino Trail Makes You Glad You Wore Real Shoes!: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /><b> </b></b></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1970" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><b><b><b><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/milolii-where-elvis-lived-in-girls-girls-girls.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/milolii-where-elvis-lived-in-girls-girls-girls.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1970" title="Could You Have Found This Without Tour Guide? The House in Miloli'i Where Elvis Presley Lived in the Movie "Girls Girls Girls": Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/milolii-where-elvis-lived-in-girls-girls-girls.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/milolii-where-elvis-lived-in-girls-girls-girls.jpg?w=300" alt="Could You Have Found This Without Tour Guide? The House in Miloli'i Where Elvis Presley Lived in the Movie "Girls Girls Girls": Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="230" width="300" /></a></b></b></b></b></dt><dd style="font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><b><b>Could You Have Found This Without Tour Guide? The House in Miloli'i Where Elvis Presley Lived in the Movie "Girls Girls Girls": Photo by Donnie MacGowan</b></b></span></dd></dl></div><p><b><b>Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-28482787914838430462009-10-18T11:35:00.006-10:002009-10-18T11:54:30.252-10:00Hiking Hawaii's Magnificent Waipi'o Valleyby <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></a><br /><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1934" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/waipio-beach-bums_edited-2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/waipio-beach-bums_edited-2.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/waipio-beach-bums_edited-2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/waipio-beach-bums_edited-2.jpg?w=300" alt="Waipio Beach Bums_edited-2" title="Fabulously rewarding, the hike into Waipi'o Valley may be short on miles, but it's long on elevation loss and gain. Hikers should be in good condition to attempt the hike and carry lots of drinking water--none is available anywhere on the åhike: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1934" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Fabulously rewarding, the hike into Waipi'o Valley may be short on miles, but it's long on elevation loss and gain. Hikers should be in good condition to attempt the hike and carry lots of drinking water--none is available anywhere on the åhike: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Hawaii is, in fact, an island that is served by very few roads, that many people come to visit each year and that makes most of its wealth from the tourism industry. Given this, it's quite surprising how hard it can be to find useful, reliable and up-to-date information about anything from "is your favorite restaurant still in business" to "how's the snorkeling this month?".</p> <p>Road names are in the unfamiliar Hawaiian language; friendly locals give helpful directions, but in rapid-fire pigeon English using landmarks unfamiliar to the visitor and many guidebooks are either woefully out of date or flat wrong. The first time visitor to Hawaii may be overwhelmed when bombarded by advertising disguised as visitor information, overzealous salespeople from rapacious time-share resorts and racks and racks of of advertising for tours, attractions and restaurants.</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1935" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="eWaipio Beach_edited-1" title="The mile-long black sand beach, backed by ironwood forest and jungle at Waipi'o, call to the visitor to explore: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan " class="size-medium wp-image-1935 " height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The mile-long black sand beach, backed by ironwood forest and jungle at Waipi'o, call to the visitor to explore: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan </span></dd></dl></div> <p>Even the experienced Hawaii traveler may find it difficult to ferret out the information he needs to find a unique, secluded or unusual experience in Paradise. Finding current, reliable information on hikes on the Big Island can be equally frustrating.</p> <p>Clearly, the visitor to Hawaii can use some help finding special places in general and information about, and help getting to, the <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/" target="_blank"><i><b><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">best hikes on Hawaii Island</span></b></i></a>.</p> <p>To help you find the more secluded, wild and exotic destinations in particular, and to help you get more out of your Hawaii vacation in general,<i><b> <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide Hawaii</a></b></i> has released a brand new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i><b>iPhone/iPod Touch App</b></i></span></a><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i><b> </b></i></span>. This "must have" travel app is packed with hours of informative video on the most interesting places on Hawaii; helps navigate you to all the most popular visitor destinations, the most interesting attractions, the most romantic and secluded beaches; helps you effortlessly find hikes, snorkel spots, historical and cultural landmarks, shopping and dining. And of course, our new App includes directions to, and rating of, all the public restrooms! Learn all about the App, <i><b><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">here</span></a></b></i>.</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1936" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-distant-waterfall_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-distant-waterfall_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-distant-waterfall_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-distant-waterfall_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The Waipi'o Region is filled with some of the highest waterfalls in the United States: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="The Waipi'o Region is filled with some of the highest waterfalls in the United States: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1936" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Waipi'o Region is filled with some of the highest waterfalls in the United States: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>But first, let's talk about one of the finest short hikes on the Island of Hawaii.</p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1937" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-aaa_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-aaa_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-aaa_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-aaa_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Waipi'o Valley From About Half-way Down the Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Waipi'o Valley From About Half-way Down the Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1937" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Waipi'o Valley From About Half-way Down the Road: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"><b>Waipi’o Valley Hike </b></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1938" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-day-hikers-too_edited-2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-day-hikers-too_edited-2.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-day-hikers-too_edited-2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-day-hikers-too_edited-2.jpg?w=300" alt="Day Hikers at the top, just starting down into Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="Day Hikers at the top, just starting down into Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1938" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Day Hikers at the top, just starting down into Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Waipi’o Valley is arguably the most magical place on the Big Island. Hawai’ian myths hold that the fastness of Waipi’o Valley is guarded by Night Marchers, legendary ghosts of Kamehameha’ long-dead armies, and that the impossibly steep, incredibly beautiful valley was excavated by a bragging warrior using his club to demonstrate his strength. While the geologic explanation is more prosaic and certainly much less colorful, that doesn’t detract from Waipi’o Valley’s charm and allure. Always listed among the most beautiful spots in the State of Hawai’i, this valley is as hauntingly lovely as it is distressingly difficult to see in its entirety. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1939" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-hiking-down-waipio.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-hiking-down-waipio.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-hiking-down-waipio.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-hiking-down-waipio.jpg?w=300" alt="Frank Burgess hiking down Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="Frank Burgess hiking down Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1939" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Frank Burgess hiking down Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The steep canyon walls and verdant fields of the valley floor, the mile long black sand beach and numerous immense waterfalls that line the valley walls all call out to the visitor for exploration, but this can prove challenging.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1940" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-i_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-i_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-i_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-i_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="At Waipi'o Valley, numerous carcasses of cars that just couldn't hack the road lie along the jungle slope below the road: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="At Waipi'o Valley, numerous carcasses of cars that just couldn't hack the road lie along the jungle slope below the road: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1940" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">At Waipi'o Valley, numerous carcasses of cars that just couldn't hack the road lie along the jungle slope below the road: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">There is a four-wheel drive jeep road down into the valley but you really (and I mean REALLY) do not want to drive it, even in a four-wheel drive vehicle. The road is constantly steep (25% grade!!!), poorly paved, always narrow and winding, unbelievably hazardous and tricky, deceitful and populated by local drivers who really do not want you on their road. Really. Tours down into the valley in vans, on horse drawn wagons and ATVs can be booked in Honoka’a. Over-flights in fixed wing aircraft and helicopters also offer fine venues from which to see this amazing piece of Hawai’i.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1941" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach-road_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach-road_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-beach-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Once the Waipi'o Valley Road reaches the valley floor, it becomes a mystical, marvelous tree-tunnel through the jungle: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Once the Waipi'o Valley Road reaches the valley floor, it becomes a mystical, marvelous tree-tunnel through the jungle: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1941" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Once the Waipi'o Valley Road reaches the valley floor, it becomes a mystical, marvelous tree-tunnel through the jungle: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Perhaps the most satisfying way to see Waipi’o Valley, however, is the way the ancient Hawai’ians did, by walking forthrightly down into it and then creeping, wheezily, back out. However, if you attempt this hike, don’t be deceived by the numbers. The hike may entail less than a thousand foot elevation loss (and subsequent gain to climb out) and fewer than 2 miles actual walking, but it feels much longer; it is hard, hot, dry, steep and, oh yes, did we mention hard? Really, really hard; no one who is not in very good physical condition should attempt this hike—better to pay for the van tour or flight. But the views and the photographs to be had by making this difficult hike are well worth the price of sweat and time. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1942" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/abig-waterfall-at-mouth-waipio.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/abig-waterfall-at-mouth-waipio.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/abig-waterfall-at-mouth-waipio.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/abig-waterfall-at-mouth-waipio.jpg?w=300" alt="An Enormous Waterfall at Mouth Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="An Enormous Waterfall at Mouth Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1942" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">An Enormous Waterfall at Mouth Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The hike down into the valley takes about ½ an hour. Allow twice that again for exploration of the valley floor and beach and at least an hour to walk back up. Be ever vigilant when walking on the road; local drivers will not deign to give you right of way and tourist drivers are notoriously at the very edge of loosing control. To reach the beach, simply stroll down the road; near where the road hits the valley floor, there is an intersection...take the road to your right (toward the ocean) which goes along public access to the beach and a spectacular 300 foot waterfall. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1943" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-tourists_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-tourists_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-tourists_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-tourists_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Hikers at the Stream in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Hikers at the Stream in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1943" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hikers at the Stream in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Once on the valley floor head to the beach where you may wander through ironwood and fir copses along the black sand beach, bask in the cool mist of waterfalls or hike across the ridge into the next valley. Do not attempt to hike past the headland cliffs into adjacent valleys—it may seem passable, even tempting, but it is in fact impossible and extremely dangerous. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1944" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-mouth-ii_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-mouth-ii_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-mouth-ii_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-river-mouth-ii_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="The mouth of the stream in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="The mouth of the stream in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1944" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The mouth of the stream in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Camping at Waipi'o is not currently permitted, but free permits to camp at Waimanu Beach, the next valley over, are available from the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. The trail to Waimanu Valley starts were Waipi'o Beach meets the far (western) canyon wall and zig-zags its way up and out of the canyon, across the ridge and down into Waimanu Valley...it doesn't look far, but it's an all-day proposition to do this as a backpacking trip. There is one small bed and breakfast establishment, in Waipi'o Valley, but it is generally booked many months in advance.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1945" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-facilities_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-facilities_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-facilities_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-facilities_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="There are porta-potties and litter barrels for visitor's convenience at the bottom of Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="There are porta-potties and litter barrels for visitor's convenience at the bottom of Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1945" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">There are porta-potties and litter barrels for visitor's convenience at the bottom of Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">If you do go down into the valley, no fresh drinking water is available, so take lots. All fresh water in Waipi'o Valley is infected with leptospirosis—do not drink it, do not get it into unhealed cuts. Be especially careful when playing near waterfalls or fording the shallow water at the stream's mouth...the rocks are very slippery and there sometimes is quicksand. Be forewarned, swimming and surfing in the ocean here are for experts only, due to the strong currents and big waves. </span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1946" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 248px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/into-waipio-valley_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/into-waipio-valley_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/into-waipio-valley_edited-1.jpg?w=238" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/into-waipio-valley_edited-1.jpg?w=238" alt="Taro Farms in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. McGowan" title="Taro Farms in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. McGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1946" height="300" width="238" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Taro Farms in Waipi'o Valley: Photo by Donald B. McGowan</span></dd></dl></div> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">You will hear tales of the marvels which lie back in the recesses of Waipi'o Valley...fabulous jungle, aery, lace-like waterfalls of breath-taking height, calm pools for skinny dipping. All this is true...but you must trespass across private land in order to reach them—and you should have permission to drive or walk there. Many of the land owners are less than thrilled at the number of tourists invading their secluded homes...they live down here for a reason. So hop into Honoka'a Town and sign up for one of the many tour options down that jungle road, into the back of the canyon, to the numerous, enormous, crazy waterfalls and scenery like you will see no where else on earth...Waipi’o Valley is a magical place that defies the powers of written description or photographs to do justice.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" mce_style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1947" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><span><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-ii-too-2_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-ii-too-2_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-ii-too-2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ewaipio-wreck-ii-too-2_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Another victim of Waipi'o Valley's harsh driving environment: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" title="Another victim of Waipi'o Valley's harsh driving environment: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1947" height="238" width="300" /></a></span></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Another victim of Waipi'o Valley's harsh driving environment: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><b><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-24583246155013722282009-10-17T12:03:00.002-10:002009-10-17T12:09:07.371-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #13: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Chain of Craters Road<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints </b><b>#</b></i><b>13: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Chain of Craters Road</b><br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1929" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-honaunau.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-honaunau.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-honaunau.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-honaunau.jpg?w=300" alt="Frank Learns About Ancient Hawaiian Culture With Tour Guide Hawaii at Pu'u Honua O Honaunau: Kona Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Frank Learns About Ancient Hawaiian Culture With Tour Guide Hawaii at Pu'u Honua O Honaunau: Kona Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1929" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Frank Learns About Ancient Hawaiian Culture With Tour Guide Hawaii at Pu'u Honua O Honaunau: Kona Coast, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>Tour Guide Hawaii</i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>iPhone and iPod Touch App</i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip down Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Today's hints cover the area down Chain of Craters Road from the very top of cliff, down to the lava plain along the sea and on to the end of the road. in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Driving through The Park there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08&feature=user">Hawaii Volcanoes National Park</a> is one of the great natural wonders, as well the most studied volcanoes, on earth. Few places can the visitor get as many diverse climates, flora, fauna and geologic dreamlands as inside the park’s boundaries.</p> <p>Continuing down the Chain of Craters Road, there are numerous turnouts with panoramas that stretch the imagination. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> adds to the excitement with all the information about what is being seen. Take a quick stop at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE0eBFMH5eg" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE0eBFMH5eg">Alanui Kahiko</a>. The words in Hawaiian mean old road. Here you will see portions of the old Chain of Craters Road, some 12 miles worth above and below this lookout, buried under 300 feet of lava by the 1972 eruptions. This spectacle alone is testament to the awesome destructive powers of Madam Pele, the volcano’s Fire Goddess.</p> <p>A few miles further down the mountain is the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g81jCpk27Gw" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g81jCpk27Gw">Pu’u Loa Petroglyph field</a>. It can be found along the side of the Ka’u-Puna Trail, a trail used by ancient Hawaiians. This is believed to be the largest petroglyph field in Polynesia, containing more that 15,000 carvings. The path to the petroglyphs is marked from the parking lot by cairns. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i0NOGP6OLA&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i0NOGP6OLA&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will show you where to park and explain some of the carving’s meanings at this phenomenal spot.</p> <p>At about the 19 mile marker is the current <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFSpfpq55eM" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFSpfpq55eM">End of the Road</a>, the location where the lava cut off the road in 1983. A year ago, you could park here and trek across the barren fields to where the lava was entering the ocean. Now, however, the lava has changed course and is sometimes entering from the Puna side of the park. There is still a ranger’s station here and many placards telling about the flows and safety precautions for hiking in the desolate area. Restrooms are available.</p> <p>Walking down to the ocean at the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFSpfpq55eM" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFSpfpq55eM">End of the Road</a> are some beautiful formations, most notably, the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y0v55t--MQ" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y0v55t--MQ">Holei Sea Arch</a>. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtccUeiEwJY&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtccUeiEwJY&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will tell you how arches and stacks are formed when the waves pound against the sea cliffs and chisel into the various lava densities. The cliff around this arch is some ninety feet, so use caution as you photograph this amazing sight.</p> <p>Looking back up the mountain gives one the perspective of the destruction, yet the immaculate life giving beauty, of the fire goddess Pele who is in constant battle her sister, the ocean. Each takes life, and gives it. We as humans can stand in awe at the majesty and wonder of these two great forces, respecting each on its own terms.</p> <p>As you travel back up the Chain of Craters Road, don’t forget to stop at some of the vista points and take photos and videos of the landscape, the memories and the people that are like nowhere else on earth, the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0tM-Ad-8WI" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0tM-Ad-8WI">Island of Hawaii</a>.</p><p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p><p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><br /></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-41938632940572465382009-10-16T08:48:00.002-10:002009-10-16T09:46:32.840-10:00Hiking to Captain Cook Monument, on the Kona Coast of Hawaii<p>Hawaii is, in fact, an island that is served by very few roads, that many people come to visit each year and that makes most of its wealth from the tourism industry. Given this, it's quite surprising how hard it can be to find useful, reliable and up-to-date information about anything from "is your favorite restaurant still in business" to "how's the snorkeling this month?".</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1910" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-019.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-019.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1910" title="The Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay on the Kona Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-019.jpg?w=225" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-019.jpg?w=225" alt="The Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay on the Kona Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="300" width="225" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay on the Kona Coast of Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Road names are in the unfamiliar Hawaiian language; friendly locals give helpful directions, but in rapid-fire pigeon English using landmarks unfamiliar to the visitor and many guidebooks are either woefully out of date or flat wrong. The first time visitor to Hawaii may be overwhelmed when bombarded by advertising disguised as visitor information, overzealous salespeople from rapacious time-share resorts and racks and racks of of advertising for tours, attractions and restaurants.</p> <p>Even the experienced Hawaii traveler may find it difficult to ferret out the information he needs to find a unique, secluded or unusual experience in Paradise. Finding current, reliable information on hikes on the Big Island can be equally frustrating.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1911" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-from-manini-beach-tacky-tourist-shot.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-from-manini-beach-tacky-tourist-shot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1911" title="Across Kealakekua Bay to Cook Monument from Manini Beach, Kona Coast: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-from-manini-beach-tacky-tourist-shot.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cook-monument-from-manini-beach-tacky-tourist-shot.jpg?w=300" alt="Across Kealakekua Bay to Cook Monument from Manini Beach, Kona Coast: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Across Kealakekua Bay to Cook Monument from Manini Beach, Kona Coast: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Clearly, the visitor to Hawaii can use some help finding special places in general and information about, and help getting to, the <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/the-best-short-hikes-on-hawaii-island/" target="_blank"><i><b><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">best hikes on Hawaii Island</span></b></i></a>.</p> <p>To help you find the more secluded, wild and exotic destinations in particular, and to help you get more out of your Hawaii vacation in general,<i><b> <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide Hawaii</a></b></i> has released a brand new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>iPhone/iPod Touch App</b></i></span></a><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b> </b></i></span>. This "must have" travel app is packed with hours of informative video on the most interesting places on Hawaii; helps navigate you to all the most popular visitor destinations, the most interesting attractions, the most romantic and secluded beaches; helps you effortlessly find hikes, snorkel spots, historical and cultural landmarks, shopping and dining. And of course, our new App includes directions to, and rating of, all the public restrooms! Learn all about the App, <i><b><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a></b></i>.</p> <p>But first, let's talk about one of the finest short hikes on the Island of Hawaii.</p> <p><i><b>Hiking to Captain Cook Monument, on the Kona Coast of Hawaii</b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1912" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-eview-of-monument-from-napoopoo-road-small.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-eview-of-monument-from-napoopoo-road-small.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1912" title="View of Monument from Napo'opo'o Road Near the Trail Head: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-eview-of-monument-from-napoopoo-road-small.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/1-eview-of-monument-from-napoopoo-road-small.jpg?w=300" alt="View of Monument from Napo'opo'o Road Near the Trail Head: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="258" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">View of Monument from Napo'opo'o Road Near the Trail Head: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">This hike is a fine walk through tall grass, open lava fields and dense, dryland forest, opening onto one of the most pristine ocean beaches in the world.<b> </b>Hiking down to the Captain Cook’s Monument from Highway 11 is a great deal of fun—great scenery, wonderful trail that involves complete immersion in Hawai’ian pre- and post-contact history and offers the opportunity for some of the finest snorkeling anywhere on the planet. However, the return hike is hot, thirsty and strenuous; but it is also highly rewarding, granting panoramic views all up and down the Kona Coast. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1913" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-esteer-of-the-morning-small.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-esteer-of-the-morning-small.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1913" title="Along the Cook Monument Trail: Photo by Donald B. McGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-esteer-of-the-morning-small.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/2-esteer-of-the-morning-small.jpg?w=300" alt="Along the Cook Monument Trail: Photo by Donald B. McGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Along the Cook Monument Trail: Photo by Donald B. McGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">The trail leaves the Napo’opo’o Road just 500 feet below where it drops off Highway 11 near a large avocado tree, right across from a group of three coconut trees, right at telephone pole number 4; parking is tight, but safe. The parking spots and trailhead will show signs of obvious use, usually in the form of recently deposited horse apples from the many trail riders frequenting the area.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1914" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-carriage-road-to-cook-monument-small.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-carriage-road-to-cook-monument-small.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1914" title="The Trail Follows the Historic Carriage Road to Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-carriage-road-to-cook-monument-small.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/3-carriage-road-to-cook-monument-small.jpg?w=300" alt="The Trail Follows the Historic Carriage Road to Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Trail Follows the Historic Carriage Road to Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">The first avocado tree is the harbinger of wonderful things to come, as the trail passes through an area rich in guava, mango, papaya and avocado that are free for the gathering. The 2.5-mile hike takes about 1-1 1/2 hours to descend, somewhat more time to come back up.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1915" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-eview-from-trail-small.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-eview-from-trail-small.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1915" title="View of the Kona Coast from the Cook Monument Trail:Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-eview-from-trail-small.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/4-eview-from-trail-small.jpg?w=300" alt="View of the Kona Coast from the Cook Monument Trail:Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">View of the Kona Coast from the Cook Monument Trail:Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>After following a jeep road for about 50 feet, the trail turns left when the jeep road turns right onto private property. Although overgrown by tall grass for the next half mile, the trail runs more or less straight down the left side of a rock wall to the sea.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1916" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-kaawaloa-path-small.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-kaawaloa-path-small.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1916" title="Ka'awaloa Village Path Near the Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-kaawaloa-path-small.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/5-kaawaloa-path-small.jpg?w=300" alt="Ka'awaloa Village Path Near the Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Ka'awaloa Village Path Near the Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">As the pitch straightens out, keep to the left when the trail first forks and proceed to the beach. You will strike shore several hundred feet northwest of the monument—stroll through the remains of Ka’awaloa Village along the beach on your way to pay homage to Europe’s most prolific explorer, James Cook.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1917" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-ecook-monument-in-water-small.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-ecook-monument-in-water-small.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1917" title="Marker Where James Cook Was Killed: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-ecook-monument-in-water-small.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/8-ecook-monument-in-water-small.jpg?w=300" alt="Marker Where James Cook Was Killed: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Marker Where James Cook Was Killed: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Many people fail to notice the small concrete marker in the tidal zone marking the place where Cook skirmished with the Natives and Was killed, however, this marker lies at the spot where the trail breaks through the underbrush at the ocean's edge.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1918" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-bay-at-cook-monument_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-bay-at-cook-monument_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1918" title="Kealakekua Bay at Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-bay-at-cook-monument_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/9-bay-at-cook-monument_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Kealakekua Bay at Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Kealakekua Bay at Cook Monument: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Remember to be respectful of the remains of the Hawaiian Village--it contains numerous spots still sacred to the natives; do not disturb or deface rock wall, temple pavements. It is best to simply view the ruins from the trail and move along. There are no facilities for garbage, used toilet paper, etc; remember to pack out everything you packed in--this includes your toilet paper. The bay is home to a beleaguered coral habitat--so not touch or stand on the coral when snorkeling. There are also sea turtles and numerous dolphin in the bay--do not approach or harass them--this is not only illegal, it's dangerous. For more information of how to treat coral wild animals in the snorkeling environment, please go <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/hawaii-island-snorkeling-tips-part-iii-reef-etiquette-2/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>here</b></i></span></a>.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1919" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 251px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-cook-monument.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-cook-monument.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1919" title="The Captain Cook Monument on Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-cook-monument.jpg?w=241" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/10-cook-monument.jpg?w=241" alt="The Captain Cook Monument on Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="300" width="241" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Captain Cook Monument on Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>There is no drinking water or toilet facilities available at the monument, so come prepared. It's also a good idea to bring about 1/2 gallon of fresh water per person to rinse off with after snorkeling, and dry short to change into--hiking uphill in wet, salty clothes is extremely unpleasant.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1920" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-cook-monument-010.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-cook-monument-010.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1920" title="Inscription on the Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-cook-monument-010.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/11-cook-monument-010.jpg?w=300" alt="Inscription on the Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Inscription on the Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">Remember to bear right at the trail junction when returning uphill, or you will face a long, hot and unpleasant time wandering the a’a fields of Napo’opo’o.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1921" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-cook-monument-old-pier.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-cook-monument-old-pier.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1921" title="The Old Pier at the Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-cook-monument-old-pier.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/12-cook-monument-old-pier.jpg?w=300" alt="The Old Pier at the Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="241" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Old Pier at the Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><span mce_ style="font-size:x-small;">It is also possible, but much less pleasant, to hike most of the way to the monument along the shoreline from Napo’opo’o. This hike is an uninteresting exercise in scrambling over boulders along the beach and contains at least two places that have to be swum in rough water; as such, the safety of this trek is totally at the whim of ocean tides and swells. Highly not recommended.</span></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1922" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hikiau-heiau-to-cook-monument.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hikiau-heiau-to-cook-monument.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1922" title="Looking from Hikiau Heiau to Cook Monument; the Cliffs and Boulders Make Hiking Along the Shoreline to the Monument Both Difficult and Extremely Dangerous--DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS: Photo by Donnie MacGowan " src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hikiau-heiau-to-cook-monument.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hikiau-heiau-to-cook-monument.jpg?w=300" alt="Looking from Hikiau Heiau to Cook Monument; the Cliffs and Boulders Make Hiking Along the Shoreline to the Monument Both Difficult and Extremely Dangerous--DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS: Photo by Donnie MacGowan " height="225" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Looking from Hikiau Heiau to Cook Monument; the Cliffs and Boulders Make Hiking Along the Shoreline to the Monument Both Difficult and Extremely Dangerous--DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS: Photo by Donnie MacGowan </span></dd></dl><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><em><strong>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></strong></em><em><strong>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</strong></em><br /><strong><br />Copyright 2009 </strong><strong> by </strong><strong>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Donald B. MacGowan</span></em></a>. All rights reserved.</strong></strong></p><dl id="attachment_1922" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt><br /></dt></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"><br /></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-80866902863613165042009-10-15T06:28:00.005-10:002009-10-15T06:55:35.570-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #12: More fun in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints </b><b>#</b></i><b>12: More fun in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii</b><br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b> </b></i></p> <div><dl id="attachment_1896" style="width: 310px;"><dt><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1904" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-pali-overlook-iii_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-pali-overlook-iii_edited-1.jpg"><img src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-pali-overlook-iii_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-pali-overlook-iii_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Frank Burgess at Hilina Pali Overlook: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" title="Frank Burgess at Hilina Pali Overlook: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" class="size-medium wp-image-1904 " height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Frank Burgess at Hilina Pali Overlook: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div></dt></dl></div><p><i><b> </b></i></p> <p><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>Tour Guide Hawaii</i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>iPhone and iPod Touch App</i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip down Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Today's hints cover the area along the very top of Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Driving through The Park there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Deeper and Deeper into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park </i></b></p><p align="center"><b> </b></p> <p>As you continue driving around and exploring <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL4zYeLLRg8" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL4zYeLLRg8">Hawaii Volcanoes National Park</a> you will find many great hiking and bicycling opportunities. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> has some 50 sights to see in the park and has details such as, parking, food and water and restroom facilities along the way.</p> <p>One of the best day hikes in the park is the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3TX2sAy25M" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3TX2sAy25M">Kilauea Iki Crater Trail</a>. This four mile round trip hike, about three hours at a nominal pace, will descend into the crater itself. From the floor of the crater, you will see fern, o'hia, and tropical rainforest crowding right up to the rim. The floor itself is stark desert, by comparison, as the trail takes you across and then up the other side. Make sure to bring plenty of water and maybe even some snacks for this hike.</p> <p>To see even more of the parks wonders, we at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtccUeiEwJY&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtccUeiEwJY&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> suggest a drive down the Chain of Craters Road. This drive unlocks dozens more sights, hikes and vistas from high mountain rainforest to the barren lava landscapes and scenic ocean views below. Along this road are a number of overlooks for some fabulous photography. It ends at the sea where waves crash and spew against cliffs with steam clouds in the distance where lava reaches the ocean. Let’s see what this stunning area has to offer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti_3pg63YyI&feature=channel" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti_3pg63YyI&feature=channel">Lua Manu</a> is a pit crater formed before written records were kept of the eruptive activity in the park. You will notice no cinder around the rim. This indicates no eruption here but a lava lake that formed inside the pit. As it drained, the pit collapsed, the latest of which was in 1974.</p> <p>There are <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRVGCYkpSO0&feature=channel" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRVGCYkpSO0&feature=channel">several more pit craters</a> to see along this route and then you will come to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS7WjPktMmE" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS7WjPktMmE">Hilina Pali Road</a>. This nine mile road takes you to some of the most magical views of the National Park. From forest down to the coast, the breathtaking scenery with leave you with the awe and majesty of Mother Nature and Madam Pele. For the hearty campers, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhw2G-odQNQ&feature=related" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhw2G-odQNQ&feature=related"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will lead you to Kulanaokuaiki Campground. There are restrooms here but no water is available. At the end of Hilina Pali Road is an overlook not to be missed.</p> <p>Back on Chain of Craters Road, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> brings you to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VmyGIkFdvc&feature=channel" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VmyGIkFdvc&feature=channel">Pauahi Crater,</a> a large hourglass shaped crater that has held lava from many different flows over the years. Most recently, the 1979 earthquakes opened the south rift of the crater and issued steam and lava fountains. Though this episode only lasted one day, it was precursor to the current flows from Pu’u O’o in 1983 that destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses miles away in the Puna District.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will guide you to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-RLbnD2WY8" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-RLbnD2WY8">Kipuka Kahali’i</a>. A kipuka is a hole or space where the lava surrounded forest or grassland but did not burn it. This one was partially devastated by the 1969 hot ash eruption of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woM_Sz0cmM" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woM_Sz0cmM">Mauna Ulu</a>. The tallest trees survived and some hearty species of plants have returned.</p><p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-32134655761887118322009-10-13T04:34:00.001-10:002009-10-13T04:47:10.661-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints # 11: Exploring Deeper Into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints </b><b>#</b></i><b>11: Exploring Deeper Into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii</b><br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1896" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><i><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-puu-loa.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-puu-loa.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1896" title="Frank Burgess Filming the Wiley Wild Petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-puu-loa.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-puu-loa.jpg?w=300" alt="Frank Burgess Filming the Wiley Wild Petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a></b></i></b></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><i><b>Frank Burgess Filming the Wiley Wild Petroglyphs at Pu'u Loa in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</b></i></span></dd></dl></div> <p><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i>Tour Guide Hawaii</i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i>iPhone and iPod Touch App</i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip around the upper Crater Rime in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Today's hints cover the area along the very top of Crater Rim Drive in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Driving through The Park there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span>download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p> <p>As you continue around the Crater Rim Drive, at Volcanoes National Park, there are dozens of great sights. A more recent crater, erupting with fire curtains in 1974, is Keanakako’i Crater. The pebbles around the rim were formed by froth from the lava as it was blasted into the air and cooled as they fell to the ground. This crater is a bit off-the-beaten-path, but <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE" mce_href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> shows the way.<b> </b></p> <p>Right along the Crater Rim Drive is the Devastation Trail (video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxisLpahMJQ&feature=channel_page" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxisLpahMJQ&feature=channel_page">here</a>) formed by Kilauea Iki. When the Pu’u Pai vent erupted in 1959 it spewed pumice cinder and scalding ash burying the rainforest some ten feet deep. This caused the forested area to die leaving a barren wasteland where little has grown since. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will take you on the three quarter mile paved hike, along the edge of this moonscaped region, and give more historical information as well.</p> <p>At the end of the Devastation Trail is the Pu’u Pai overlook. This spot affords a view of Pu’u Pai (gushing hill) and Kilauea Iki (little Kilauea) (video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVASv8iPzo&feature=channel_page" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVASv8iPzo&feature=channel_page">here</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3TX2sAy25M&feature=channel_page" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3TX2sAy25M&feature=channel_page">here</a>) and skirts the edge of the desert and rainforest as if some drew a line separating the two. <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg" mce_href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> gives the fascinating stories of 1900 foot lava fountains during this episode.</p> <p><b>Super Tip: </b>Bring plenty of water. I can’t stress this enough. There are few facilities available on the drives and hikes around the park, so make sure you stock up before leaving the Visitor’s Center. Besides, good hydration will keep you energized for all your fun activities. To your health.</p> <p>On the east side of Crater Rim Drive is a delightful stop not to be missed, Thurston Lava Tube (video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIMd5nXggaU&feature=channel_page" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIMd5nXggaU&feature=channel_page">here</a>). <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b> </a>will tell you how lava tubes are formed when magma flows underground. It eventually empties leaving cave-like formations. Most lava tubes are very small; however Thurston Lava Tube is quite large. The National Park Service has paved a pathway through the tube, and installed lighting, to make this a 300 yard spelunking adventure for everyone to enjoy. The cave circles so that the entrance and exit end at the parking area. The giant ferns here invited the songs of exotic birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. This is one of the few locations where restrooms are available.</p> <p>One of the best hiking and biking routes is the Escape Road (video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E5KkUoDjSg&feature=channel_page" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E5KkUoDjSg&feature=channel_page">here</a>). Built for just what its name implies an alternate road for when the lava will inevitably cut the Chain of Crater Road, it makes a lovely down hill walk or bike ride. <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=T1VOPJxpIeQ" mce_href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=T1VOPJxpIeQ"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will show where to start at the Thurston Lava Tube parking area and end at the Mauna Ulu parking lot. This road meanders through some of the most cool and pristine rainforest to be found.</p> <p>At the other end of the Escape Road is Mauna Ulu (video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woM_Sz0cmM&feature=channel_page" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woM_Sz0cmM&feature=channel_page">here</a>), also accessible from Chain of Craters Road. This spot was formed by numerous eruptions between 1969 and 1974. A few yards down the road, you see the different types of lava formations left from these flows.<b> <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a></b> will explain these types of lava in great detail. Across the expanse lies Pu’u Huluhulu, or shaggy hill. For those that are ready hike, there is a tree mile round trip hike to the top of Pu’u Huluhulu marked by cairns. From the summit, the views of the lava flows and coastline are indescribable.</p> <p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-5613851171796515212009-10-12T08:09:00.000-10:002009-10-12T08:23:47.016-10:00Volcano Watch: Hualalai is third most active volcano in Hawai`i<p>Reprinted from<span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i><b> <a mce_href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/current_issue.html" href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/current_issue.html">here</a></b></i></span>. Brought to you by <a mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i><b>Tour Guide</b></i></span></a> and our new, comprehensive GPS/Internet/3G navigation App for iPhones and iPod Touch <a mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i><b>available today at iTunes</b></i></span></a>!<br /></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="5"><tbody><tr><td align="center" width="650"><img src="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2009/images/20091001_2553083_M.jpg" mce_src="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2009/images/20091001_2553083_M.jpg" alt="View of Hualalai Volcano, Hawai`i, looking SE. Photograph by J. Kauahikaua on December 30, 1996." border="1" height="200" width="400" /><br /></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><i><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>View of Hualalai Volcano, Hawai`i, looking SE.<br />Photograph by J. Kauahikaua on December 30, 1996.</b> </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>The <i>West Hawai`i Today</i> issue for September 11, 2009, contained a letter to the editor titled "Hualalai is a real and present threat." The writer's main point was that "Hualalai is the 'secret in the closet' that nobody wants to talk about," that Hualalai is under-monitored, and that, should Hualalai erupt, there is no evacuation plan.</p><p>The letter writer's concerns about Hualalai were valid, but he was not aware of HVO's current efforts and plans to improve the monitoring of Hualalai. We hope to shed some light on recent and future activities planned for Hualalai.</p><p>Hualalai is the third most active volcano on Hawai`i Island behind Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's (HVO) Web site (<a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/" mce_href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/">http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/</a>), and attained national ranking of "High Threat" for active volcanoes in the U.S. (see <a href="http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1164/" mce_href="http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1164/">http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1164/</a>).</p><p>In the ranking, there were 37 volcanoes nation-wide that were highest-priority targets for improved monitoring; Kīlauea and Mauna Loa were included in this group. Furthermore, 21 additional volcanoes were found to be under-monitored and were regarded high priority for improved monitoring; Hualalai is in this group.</p><p>What is the basis for this ranking? Hualalai has erupted three times in the last 1,000 years, the most recent eruption occurring in 1801. An intense and damaging seismic swarm in 1929 marked a failed eruption. In the same interval, Mauna Loa and Kīlauea have each erupted more than 150 times, and Haleakala has erupted at least 10 times. Hualalai was rated a higher threat than Haleakala, due to the extent of development (airport, power station, etc.) and the larger population living on the volcano's flanks.</p><p>Is Hualalai under-monitored? In 2005, HVO and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) each had one seismometer on the volcano, and bi-annual deformation surveys were conducted by our staff. With the permission of Kamehameha Schools, a continuous GPS receiver was installed near the summit in late 2006. In 2009, HVO still has one seismometer and uses two instruments operated by PTWC for eruption monitoring, and we continue the bi-annual surveys. Plans for the next two years include upgrading our seismic site and adding a new one.</p><p>We routinely scrutinize all available satellite imagery daily, including visual and thermal images to indicate any significant visual and temperature changes, or increased gas emissions. Moreover, radar scans several times each year can pinpoint any ground deformation that may be a precursor to volcanic activity. The radar scans are so sensitive that several small areas of subsidence were detected after the October 15, 2006, Kiholo earthquakes.</p><p>The conclusion from evaluating all of these data is that there have been no signs of swelling, major subsidence, temperature changes, gas emissions, or unusual seismic activity on Hualalai that would indicate volcanic activity in the near future. Nevertheless, we continue to look for any changes.</p><p>If the rankings were done today, Hualalai would be nearly fully monitored.</p><p>We agree with the letter writer that "the more people know about Hualalai, the more will be prepared." In 2004, University of Hawai`i at Manoa (UHM) scientists published two studies on Kona community's perception of volcanic risk and preparedness for lava flows from Hualalai and Mauna Loa. They concluded that "current community understanding and preparedness… falls short of that required for a volcanic crisis, particularly for those eruptions with short onset and high effusion rates on steep slopes that would impact Kona in just a few hours…"</p><p>There are several reasons for the lack of understanding, but foremost may be the constant influx of new residents who haven't educated themselves about volcanic hazards. The primary mission of the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is to monitor the active volcanoes in the State of Hawai`i. Through our Web site, public forums, and newspaper articles, we strive to disseminate information on the volcanoes and their hazards.</p><p>The people of Kona should know that we are keeping an eye on Hualalai and that if there are any changes (in its eruption status), we will let the public know!</p><h3>Kīlauea Activity Update</h3> <p>Lava continues to erupt from the TEB vent, on Kīlauea's east rift zone and flow through tubes to the ocean at Waikupanaha. A deflation-inflation cycle this past week resulted in a reduction of lava supply for several days, followed by a resumption of flow on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Breakouts from the tube system started at that time, and these surface flows remain active at the top of Royal Gardens subdivision. The flows are mostly staying close to the breakout point along the east margin of the flow field.</p><p>Faint glow above the vent at Kīlauea's summit has been visible at night. A portion of the Halema`uma`u vent cavity collapsed on Saturday, Sept. 26, followed by the appearance of an active lava pond deep within the vent cavity on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 29. Volcanic gas emissions remain elevated, resulting in high concentrations of sulfur dioxide downwind.</p><p>Four earthquakes beneath Hawai`i Island were reported felt this past week. A magnitude-2.3 earthquake occurred at 12:30 p.m., H.s.t., on Friday, September 25, 2009, beneath Kilauea's summit at a depth of 6 km (4 miles). Two earthquakes occurred on Sunday, September 27-a magnitude-2.1 earthquake at 9:52 a.m., H.s.t., located 7 km (4.3 miles) N of Kailua at a depth of 8 km (5 miles) and a magnitude-2.3 earthquake at 10:22 p.m., H.s.t., located 7 km (4.3 miles) ENE of Honaunau at a depth of 6 km (3.7 miles). A 1.6-magnitude earthquake at 7:11 p.m. H.s.t., on Wednesday, September 30, was located 15 km (10 miles) NW of Mauna Kea's summit at a depth of 25 km (16 miles).</p><p>Visit our Web site (<a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/" mce_href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/">http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov</a>) for detailed Kīlauea and Mauna Loa activity updates, recent volcano photos, recent earthquakes, and more; call (808) 967-8862 for a Kīlauea activity summary; email questions to <a href="mailto:askHVO@usgs.gov" mce_href="mailto:askHVO@usgs.gov">askHVO@usgs.gov</a>.</p><p>-------------<br /></p><p>Planning on visiting the Big Island Volcanoes, hiking the beautiful summits or going to see the flowing lava? <b><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><em>Tour Guide Hawaii</em></span></a></b> is proud to announce the release of their new <b><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><em>iPhone and iPod Touch App</em></span></a> </b>available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. In addition to concentrating on Hawaii's volcanoes, beaches and waterfalls, the Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about many other places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are!</p><p>We highly recommend all Big Island visitor's who have iPhones or an iPod Touch check out our <a mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i><b>App on iTunes</b></i></span></a>; we think you'll agree it's far better than old-fashioned, cumbersome maps or expensive guide books that seem to be out of date before they are printed. See it <a mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><i><b><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">today</span></b></i></a>!<br /></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-32094881913152882692009-10-11T07:10:00.003-10:002009-10-11T07:26:31.920-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #10: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints </b><b>#10: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park</b></i><br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><br /></p><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1877" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-end-of-the-road_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-end-of-the-road_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1877 " title="Frank Burgess Filming at the End of Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-end-of-the-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/efrank-at-end-of-the-road_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Frank Burgess Filming at the End of Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a></i></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Frank Burgess Filming at the End of Chain of Craters Road, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</dd></dl></div><p><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>Tour Guide Hawaii</i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>iPhone and iPod Touch App</i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip south from Kona along the Hawaii Belt Road to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Today's hints cover the area from Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the first few sites of interest within the Park. Driving along the Kona Coast and then south east through Ka'u, through tropical rainforest, across mysterious savanna and recent lava flows, there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p> <h1>Let's Go to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08">Hawaii Volcanoes National Park</a>!</h1> <p>About a two hour straight drive from Kona, going south, brings you to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you have a Golden Eagle Pass your entrance is free. If not, it is only $10.00 per carload to enter the park. The rangers at the gate will give you detailed maps of the area.</p> <p>Super tip: Your receipt will give you free access to the National Park for seven days.</p> <p>My first suggestion is to go to the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_PGWjwbUsM" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_PGWjwbUsM">Kilauea Visitors Center</a> and the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auQNc5iynbw" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auQNc5iynbw">Jagger Museum</a>. This will give you a nice overview of the park and rangers are there to answer questions. This spot also looks over the majestic <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFP6B25aB7k" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFP6B25aB7k">Halemaumau Crater</a>. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a> will get you to the park and lead you to more than 50 sites. It is also possible that our state bird, the Nene Goose, will be huddled in the parking lots. They are protected as an endangered species, so be careful when parking nearby.</p> <p>Another great place to visit is the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI5AwM216Kg" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI5AwM216Kg">Volcano Art Center</a>. It may seem a strange, but the Volcano Art Center boasts one of the best collections of art in the whole state. World renowned artist in various media are on display as well as theatrical and musical performances.</p> <p>There is only one restaurant in the park proper, and that is the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqiLSx9S2V8" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqiLSx9S2V8">Volcano House</a>. Built as a lodge in the mid 1800’s, the Volcano House has hosted dignitaries, politicians, sports heroes and movie stars from all over the world. This grand edifice sits right on the lip of Halemaumau Crater and the views from her restaurant are stunning. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg">Tour Guide</a> will give a complete history of how it came to be. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. Bicycle rentals are also available near the lodge.</p> <p>Crater Rim Drive is a great driving introduction to the park. It encircles the Halemaumau Crater and, for only an 11 mile drive, passes through several dramatic climate zones. You will encounter arid desert, grass savannah, and into tropical rainforest; this loop can easily be done in forty minutes. However, you will want to take more time to appreciate the beauty and majesty of one nature’s most awesome wonders. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE">Tour Guide</a> will suggest short to medium hikes and bicycle trails as well as over 50 historic and geologic sites to visit within the park.</p> <p>If you are up for some hiking, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg">Tour Guide</a> will lead you to the trail for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGdHUIzeya4" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGdHUIzeya4">Waldron Ledge Overlook</a>. This short hike is through the Ohia and fern jungles, shaded most of the way, and can be done on bicycle as well. From this vantage point one can see the active vent, Kilauea Iki, and breathtaking views of the coast.</p> <p>Along the Crater Rim Drive you will also see many <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_HdaCxFTbI" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_HdaCxFTbI">steam vents and the Sulfur Banks</a>. This is where water seeps into crevices and meets the molten magma about a half mile below the surface, is super heated, and returns to the surface as steam. These vents are often accompanied by a “rotten egg” smell common where sulfur is rising with the steam, turning the ground around the vents hues of yellow, green and white.</p> <p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-16425042690674868862009-10-10T08:33:00.004-10:002009-10-10T08:43:24.021-10:00Hilo Askance<p>by Donald B. MacGowan</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1852" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 309px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-aerial-photo-adjusted.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-aerial-photo-adjusted.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1852" title="Hilo From the Air: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-aerial-photo-adjusted.jpg?w=299" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-aerial-photo-adjusted.jpg?w=299" alt="Hilo From the Air: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="200" width="299" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hilo From the Air: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Beautiful but wet, metropolitan but decrepit, bustling but laid back, Hilo is a lovely, maddening, heartbreaking, addictive study in contrasts.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">In can rain all day long for 50 days in a row, yet when the sun does shine, the views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea from the Liliuokalani Gardens, or of Hilo Bay as you drive down from the mountains on Kaumana Drive, or the waterfall and flower choked jungle gulches leading to lovely small beaches along the highway north of town, make Hilo one of the most truly, achingly lovely spots on earth.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1855" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-lovely_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-lovely_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1855" title="Rainbow at Lokawaka Fishpond, Hilo: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-lovely_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-lovely_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Rainbow at Lokawaka Fishpond, Hilo: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="283" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Rainbow at Lokawaka Fishpond, Hilo: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The wettest city in America, Hilo is about rain; Hilo is humid and moldy. Hilo is poor; Hilo is dirty, littered and unkempt.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1856" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hawaii-rain-storm.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hawaii-rain-storm.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1856 " title="In Hilo, the Skies Just Open...For Days at a Time: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hawaii-rain-storm.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hawaii-rain-storm.jpg?w=300" alt="In Hilo, the Skies Just Open...For Days at a Time: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">In Hilo, the Skies Just Open...For Days at a Time: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p>Even where tourists are expected to congregate, street trash blows, drug merchants abound and mildew, flapping tin roofs and peeling paint are omnipresent. Hilo's public restrooms, on the whole, are a disgrace.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1858" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-mildew-and-rust_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-mildew-and-rust_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1858" title="Although it Boasts a Modern Mall and Small Downtown Shopping District, Much of Hilo's Commercial District Are Fairly Disreputable Looking: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-mildew-and-rust_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-mildew-and-rust_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Although it Boasts a Modern Mall and Small Downtown Shopping District, Much of Hilo's Commercial District Are Fairly Disreputable Looking: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="283" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Although it Boasts a Modern Mall and Small Downtown Shopping District, Much of Hilo's Commercial District Are Fairly Disreputable Looking: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The Hilo area's reputation was so bad among early native Hawaiian that when Kamehameha the Great wanted to build a fleet of 10,000 war canoes in secret to invade Maui, he looked around Hawaii to see where such massive construction could be undertaken without danger of spies or locals seeing. The Hilo area was so universally shunned and abjectly empty that her bay was the perfect place to build and hide the largest fleet of warships the central Pacific Ocean would see until the Second World War.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1857" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-tsunami-clock.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-tsunami-clock.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1857" title="The Deadly Tsunami of 1960 Stopped This Clock in Hilo; The Clock Now Stands As A Memorial To those Who Lost Their Lives: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-tsunami-clock.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-tsunami-clock.jpg?w=300" alt="The Deadly Tsunami of 1960 Stopped This Clock in Hilo; The Clock Now Stands As A Memorial To those Who Lost Their Lives: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Deadly Tsunami of 1960 Stopped This Clock in Hilo; The Clock Now Stands As A Memorial To those Who Lost Their Lives: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hilo bears the scars of killer tsunamis and racial intolerance.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1859" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/rainbow-falls.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/rainbow-falls.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1859" title="Hilo's Numerous Waterfall, Beach and Open Space Parks Are Inviting and Attractive: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/rainbow-falls.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/rainbow-falls.jpg?w=300" alt="Hilo's Numerous Waterfall, Beach and Open Space Parks Are Inviting and Attractive: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hilo's Numerous Waterfall, Beach and Open Space Parks Are Inviting and Attractive: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hilo was built by the sweat of immigrants, threatened by volcanoes, destroyed by tsunami and built again. Hilo deeply reflects the passion, mystery and flavors of her imported cultures; like her fiercely loyal citizens, Hilo's culture represents a broad mix rather than pointed differences. Hilo is about family and love and fun. Under festive lights, Hilo's streets echo with the sound of neighborhood parties, backyard jam sessions, laughter. The mind-blowing fusion of multi-ethnic musical styles boils over in Hilo's unique and varied local music scene. A bit like Nashville, in Hilo everybody seems to play an instrument, everybody seems to be recording an album—and they are all magnificent joys. How is this possible?</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1860" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-fun_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-fun_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1860" title="Hilo is About Fun; Boiling Pots at Wailuku River Rark:Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-fun_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-fun_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Hilo is About Fun; Boiling Pots at Wailuku River Rark:Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hilo is About Fun; Boiling Pots at Wailuku River Rark:Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hilo has one of the best small-town farmer's market in the United States of America.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1861" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-market_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-market_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1861" title="Hilo Has One of the Most Amazing Farmer's Market's of Any Small Town in the US: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-market_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/ahilo-market_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Hilo Has One of the Most Amazing Farmer's Market's of Any Small Town in the US: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hilo Has One of the Most Amazing Farmer's Market's of Any Small Town in the US: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">You will not eat a better meal in the Pacific than those had in many of the tiny family restaurants in Hilo's Old town...nor will you find a more varied palette of cuisines in any major US city than in Hilo.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1864" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-downtown2.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-downtown2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1864" title="Hilo's Bay Front Shopping and Dining District is a Bright Spot of Prosperity Surrounded by Urban Blight: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-downtown2.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-downtown2.jpg?w=300" alt="Hilo's Bay Front Shopping and Dining District is a Bright Spot of Prosperity Surrounded by Urban Blight: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >Hilo's Downtown Bay Front Shopping and Dining District is a Bright Spot of Prosperity Surrounded By Urban Blight: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span><br /></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Hilo has among the most stunning waterfalls and loveliest beach parks in the world within her city limits.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1865" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1865" title="Hilo is Justly Famous for its Many Gorgeous Bay Front and Ocean Beach Parks: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach.jpg?w=300" alt="Hilo is Justly Famous for its Many Gorgeous Bay Front and Ocean Beach Parks: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hilo is Justly Famous for its Many Gorgeous Bay Front and Ocean Beach Parks: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">On some days, people say the shadows appear a bit deeper and it feels like Hilo is made of steam and myth and half-remembered visions. One gets the feeling, even after living in Hilo for years, that there is vague intrigue boiling, a dimly heard dance or beating heart, just below the surface. You should trust these feelings.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1866" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-vague-heartbeat.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-vague-heartbeat.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1866" title="Even the Longtime Resident Sometimes Catches the Vague Whiff of Mysterious, Secret and Hidden Things Afoot in Hilo--Not All of Which Go On at Apuni Center: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-vague-heartbeat.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-vague-heartbeat.jpg?w=300" alt="Even the Longtime Resident Sometimes Catches the Vague Whiff of Mysterious, Secret and Hidden Things Afoot in Hilo--Not All of Which Go On at Apuni Center: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Even the Longtime Resident Sometimes Catches the Vague Whiff of Mysterious, Secret and Hidden Things Afoot in Hilo--Not All of Which Go On at Apuni Center: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">The seat of political power in Hawai’i County, Hilo is experiencing a long, painful slide into economic and physical decline. Having long since lost the war of social vigor, the battle for tourists and the struggle for attracting new residents and industry to Hawai’i’s newer, cleaner and much sunnier West Side, Hilo seems content to sit back on her mildewing laurels as the once-prosperous center of the sugar industry in an era long gone by, dictating policy and politics to the rest of the island while consuming the vast majority of Hawaii's resources and swallowing the lion's share of the taxes.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1867" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-over-the-bay.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-over-the-bay.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1867" title="Hilo From the Northwest, Over the Bay: Photo by Prescott Ellwood" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-over-the-bay.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-over-the-bay.jpg?w=300" alt="Hilo From the Northwest, Over the Bay: Photo by Prescott Ellwood" height="238" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hilo From the Northwest, Over the Bay: Photo by Prescott Ellwood</span></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">Yet, even in her dissipation and decay, Hilo is lovely, interesting and intriguing. Like a courtesan in her declining years, who, having squandered her riches, is forced to live off the charity of her wealthier relations, Hilo is still presentable, but far more notable for her raucous, and slightly ribald, tales of past glory.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1868" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach-ii.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach-ii.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1868" title="Hilo's Lovely Black Sand Beach Was Once Over A Mile Long Until They Covered It With A Highway: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach-ii.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/hilo-beach-ii.jpg?w=300" alt="Hilo's Lovely Black Sand Beach Was Once Over A Mile Long Until They Covered It With A Highway: Photo by Donald B. MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >Hilo's Mile Long Black Sand Beach Was a Scenic Wonder, a Huge Tourist Magnet and an International Marvel Until they Covered Most of it with a Highway: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span><br /></dd></dl></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" mce_style="margin-bottom:0;">For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general, and exploring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>www.tourguidehawaii.com</b></i></span></a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>. To see a demonstration of Tour Guide's new, interactive, GPS-enabled video tour of the Big Island for the iPhone and iPod Touch, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><b><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></i></b></a>. For more information about the author, please go <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><b><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></i></b></a>.</p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1869" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-from-hilo-airport.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-from-hilo-airport.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1869" title="Mauna Kea from Hilo Airport: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-from-hilo-airport.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/mauna-kea-from-hilo-airport.jpg?w=300" alt="Mauna Kea from Hilo Airport: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="231" width="300" /></a><br /></dt><dd style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mauna Kea from Hilo Airport: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-27577143929667134422009-10-09T07:20:00.003-10:002009-10-09T07:38:54.172-10:00Frank's Hawaii Travel Hints #9: Made for Adventure: The Jungles, Volcanoes, Hot Springs and Tidepools of Puna!<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints </b></i><b>#9: Made for Adventure: The Jungles, Volcanoes, Hot Springs and Tidepools of Puna!</b><br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrQKkt2OQqi9zw0ZxoGR1UOtcVcaHIK8ioOXHlb7XRAeqAYWnwL5RxPSfHHDuJVh5ejWqJtM7j5weJZBWzAH2N5oyQsSvXI8XUniNvVcwWjl6DGNF2YNe2y2e5fopBpWfPphnCWIfXw-o/s1600-h/PB141345.JPG" mce_href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrQKkt2OQqi9zw0ZxoGR1UOtcVcaHIK8ioOXHlb7XRAeqAYWnwL5RxPSfHHDuJVh5ejWqJtM7j5weJZBWzAH2N5oyQsSvXI8XUniNvVcwWjl6DGNF2YNe2y2e5fopBpWfPphnCWIfXw-o/s1600-h/PB141345.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" mce_style="float:left;cursor:pointer;margin:0 10px 10px 0;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrQKkt2OQqi9zw0ZxoGR1UOtcVcaHIK8ioOXHlb7XRAeqAYWnwL5RxPSfHHDuJVh5ejWqJtM7j5weJZBWzAH2N5oyQsSvXI8XUniNvVcwWjl6DGNF2YNe2y2e5fopBpWfPphnCWIfXw-o/s320/PB141345.JPG" mce_src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrQKkt2OQqi9zw0ZxoGR1UOtcVcaHIK8ioOXHlb7XRAeqAYWnwL5RxPSfHHDuJVh5ejWqJtM7j5weJZBWzAH2N5oyQsSvXI8XUniNvVcwWjl6DGNF2YNe2y2e5fopBpWfPphnCWIfXw-o/s320/PB141345.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>Tour Guide Hawaii</i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i>iPhone and iPod Touch App</i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip north from Kona along the Hawaii Belt Road to the Waikoloa area...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Today's hints cover the area from McKenzie State Park in Puna District back to Kona. Driving along the Puna Coast, through recent lava flows and ageless jungle, through Ka'u and into Puna there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p> <p align="center"><b>Deeper into mysterious Puna!</b></p> <p>As you continue along the coast road, you will next encounter McKenzie State Park. Here the Ironwood trees create an unusual ambience of a pine tree forest. The sheer cliffs and majesty of the ocean beg for photographing. Swimming would be near impossible here, but the hiking is spectacular. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will give more information about this other- worldly park. A permit is required for camping and the facilities are a bit run down, but it is secluded, private andbeautiful.</p> <p>Not far away is Kahena Beach. This beautiful black sand beach involves a bit of a scamper to get down the cliff, but is well worth the effort<b>. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtccUeiEwJY" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtccUeiEwJY">Tour Guide</a></b> will give you the easiest path to take. You may notice that this beach is “clothing optional”, thus it’s popularity. Swimming here is good, but currents can be strong if you get too far from shore.</p> <p>Drive just a few miles further and you come to what used to be the town of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCD0D66Pgw" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCD0D66Pgw">Kalapana</a>. Kalapana and Royal Gardens were destroyed in the lava flows during the late1980’s.</p> <p>What remain are a few homes and businesses where the road now ends. From here one can see the plume of smoke coming from the vent upslope. Sometimes the lava reaches the ocean about 2 miles from this spot.</p> <p>A short five minute hike will bring you to Kaimu Beach, the newest black sand beach on the island. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHibNCrYgtk&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHibNCrYgtk&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will give you the rich history of the ancient fishing villages that were here and the touching stories about the palms at Kaimu Beach.</p> <p>Heading back from Kalapana, you will want to take Highway 130 toward Pahoa. This is your best chance of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL4zYeLLRg8&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL4zYeLLRg8&feature=user">watching Kilauea erupt</a>. Just a few hundred yards north of Kalapana, is the old turn off to Royal Gardens. This is now the official County of Hawaii Lava Viewing Site. Drive as far as the attendants will allow you, park and walk into where you can safely view the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08&feature=user">lava flowing into the ocean</a>. Daily updates on the volcano and conditions at site are available at the Hawaii County Lava Viewing Desk, phone number <i><b>808.961.8093</b></i>; more information is here and here.</p> <p>Farther along the highway to Pahoa, you will see a “scenic turnout” where you can view the Puna Geothermal Vents. Here a company has tapped the natural steam to create electricity from these fumaroles. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK4OsXSYGFk" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK4OsXSYGFk"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will show you how, with a short hike off the road, and you can sit in one of these natural sauna vents for some real relaxation.</p> <p>Now you’re ready to head back to Kona. Take Highway 130 to Highway 11 and go south. If time permits, you may want to stop in Volcano Village, just off the highway, for some food, gasoline, shopping or maybe even some wine tasting. This may be the last gasoline available until you get back to Kona. Find your hotel in your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> and get turn-by-turn directions right to the door.</p> <p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com</a></b></i>.<br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-88876027791421477392009-10-08T08:02:00.004-10:002009-10-08T08:12:11.739-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #8: Mysterious Puna!<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints </b></i>#8: Mysterious Puna!<br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></a><br /></p> <div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter"><dl id="attachment_1842" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><i><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-lava-surfing-at-muliwai-o-pele.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-lava-surfing-at-muliwai-o-pele.jpg"><b><img class="size-medium wp-image-1842" title="Frank Burgess lava surfing at Muliwai O Pele, Hawai Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-lava-surfing-at-muliwai-o-pele.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-lava-surfing-at-muliwai-o-pele.jpg?w=300" alt="Frank Burgess lava surfing at Muliwai O Pele, Hawai Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></b></a></b></i></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;">Frank Burgess lava surfing at Muliwai O Pele, Hawai Volcanoes National Park: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</span></dd></dl></div><p><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com"><i style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></b></i></a><b> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><i><b>iPhone and iPod Touch App</b></i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip north from Kona along the Hawaii Belt Road to the Waikoloa area...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</b></p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><b>Today's hints cover the area from Kona to Puna District. Driving south along the Kona Coast, through Ka'u and into Puna there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</b></p> <p><b><b>Exploring Mysterious Puna...</b></b></p> <p><b>For your next day of driving, let’s go south on Highway 11 headed for the Puna District. Leave early and expect to get back just after dark because this area is furthest from Kona and contains some of the most beautiful, yet hidden, wonders on the Big Island. It is from Puna that, currently, the only up-close <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhEn6spJ08&feature=user">viewing of flowing lava is possible</a>. You may want to pack a cooler for this day trip.</b></p> <p><b>As you’re passing through Kainaliu, just south of Kona, a quick stop at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_WI_BfGSeY" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_WI_BfGSeY">Kona Joe’s Coffee Plantation</a>, for some great <a href="http://www.konajoe.com/" mce_href="http://www.konajoe.com/">Kona Coffee</a>, will jump start your day. See their ad in the sponsors section in your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a>. If you are driving straight to Puna, plan on about 3½ hrs drive time to get to the first sights in this discussion. If you have missed any sights that you wanted to see on the southern route, refer to Frank’s <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/franks-big-island-travel-hints-1-north-kona-and-kohala-ancient-history-sumptuous-beaches/">Travel Hints #1</a> and <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/franks-big-island-travel-hints-2-kona-coast-south-of-honaunau-to-kau/">#2</a> and catch them on the way...just don't forget to allow for extra time.</b></p> <p><b>Along the way you will pass <a href="http://tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/2008/05/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13.html" mce_href="http://tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/2008/05/franks-big-island-travel-hints-13.html">Hawaii Volcanoes National Park</a>. This is a fascinating place and not to be missed, but we will reserve discsussing it for as a full day trip in a later post.</b></p> <p><b>The first turn is about 20 minutes past the park entrance at the town of Kea’au. Look for the stop light on the highway and the Highway 130 sign. The Kea’au Shopping Center has some great places to eat, like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRMTM6VOxcg" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRMTM6VOxcg">Paradise Bar and Grill</a>, and is a good restroom break.</b></p> <p><b>The first stop, in the Puna district, is the town of Pahoa. You will think you have just stepped back into the Wild West as Pahoa has a unique atmosphere like nowhere else on the island. Cute shops, and a great farmer’s market on Sundays, lends to picture taking and shopping. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide </a>will suggest that parking is easiest at the Community Pool just a block from downtown, and there are public restrooms here.</b></p> <p><b>Continue driving further into Puna on Highway 132 through the lovely tree tunnels to a magical stop at Lava Trees State Park. This gorgeous rainforest park is filled with birds and tropical plants and flowers. What makes this park so intriguing is the lava trees. Tour Guide will tell you how old lava flows surrounded the trees, leaving spires of hardened lava, giving it an eerie look. There are trails for hiking and bird watching is spectacular. This is also a good place for a restroom break as it will be a good while before the next restrooms are available. Highway 132 leads you to Highway 137, the Kapoho-Kalapana Road--the only road in America that is named for two towns buried by a volcano.</b></p> <p><b>Turning toward Kapoho on Highway 137, the next stop is the Kapoho Tide Pools where you can experience great shoreline shell collecting and fantastic snorkeling amongst vibrant corals and tropical fish in protected tidepools. Though hard to find on your own, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg&feature=related" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg&feature=related">Tour Guide</a> again knows the way to this secluded sanctuary and ancient village. Port-a-potties and showers are the only facilities here.</b></p> <p><b>Just a few miles down Highway 137 is Ahalanui Hot Pond. This tropical park is centered around a hot spring that mixes with ocean water to create one of the most relaxing and soul recharging oases anywhere. Tour Guide gives you the history of what this area meant to the ancient Hawaiians. Picnicking, hiking, swimming and “expert only” surfing are some of the things to do here. There are restrooms, showers and water available also.</b></p> <p><b>As you continue along the coast road, you will next encounter McKenzie State Park. Here the Ironwood trees create an unusual ambience of a pine tree forest. The sheer cliffs and majesty of the ocean beg for photographing. Swimming would be near impossible here, but the hiking is spectacular. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b> </a>will give more information about this other- worldly park. A permit is required for camping and the facilities are a bit run down.</b></p> <p><b>Not far away is Kahena Beach. This beautiful black sand beach involves a bit of a scamper to get down the cliff, but is well worth the effort. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a> will give you the easiest path to take. You may notice that this beach is “clothing optional”, thus it’s popularity. Swimming here is good, but currents can be strong if you get too far from shore.</b></p> <p><b>Highway 137 used to become the Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, but it has been cut by several miles of intervening lava flows. Today, it ultimately ends at Highway 130, the road back to Kea'au and the Hawaii Belt Highway. At the intersections of Highways 137 and 130 are the remnants of the town of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCD0D66Pgw" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCD0D66Pgw">Kalapana</a>, buried in the 1960 eruption of Kilauea. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1VOPJxpIeQ" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1VOPJxpIeQ"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will tell you all about the eruption, the heroic recovery efforts, and lead you on a brief hike to Kaimu Black Sand Beach, the newest beach on the Island of Hawaii. From the end of the road you can frequently see the both the eruption cloud over Pu'u O'o Vent and the steam plume where lava is entering the ocean, both several miles distant. At night, the glow from streams of lava pouring down the pali can sometimes be seen from here. Although hiking to the lava can be an experience to cherish, it is dangerous and hard work. The best, and most consistent, viewing is by taking an air tour, such as <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfinLvFNf2E" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfinLvFNf2E">Big Island Air</a> or <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olnPANoGFc4" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olnPANoGFc4">Paradise Helicopter Tours</a>.</b></p> <p><b>Heading back from Kalapana, you will want to take Highway 130 toward Pahoa and Kea'au, you pass the famous "Painted Church". <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> can tell you the history of this fascinating place. Just a little farther north is the intersection of Highway 130 with the road to Royal Gardens Estates, which currently leads to the <a href="http://www.lavainfo.us/" mce_href="http://www.lavainfo.us/">Hawaii County-maintained lava viewing area</a>. Call the <a href="http://volcano.wr.usgs.gov/kilaueastatus.php" mce_href="http://volcano.wr.usgs.gov/kilaueastatus.php">Lava Hotline at 808.961.8093</a> for current eruption updates, lava viewing information and times of road openings and closures. As you continue towards Kea'au you will pass the Steam Rooms--a field of steam vents in small craters where locals go to take steam baths. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> has information on finding these craters and how to safely enjoy the wonders of natural, volcanic steam baths.</b></p> <p><b>Upon returning to the Hawaii Belt Highway at Kea'au, one can proceed in either direction back to Kona, north through Hilo, a bit shorter and faster, or west through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park which, though longer, is much more scenic. If time permits, you may want to stop in Volcano Village, just off the highway, for some food, gasoline, shopping or maybe even some wine tasting. This may be the last gasoline available until you get back to Kona as it is many times hard to find an open gas station in the rural part of Hawaii Island after dark. Find your hotel in your <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg&feature=related" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg&feature=related"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> and get turn-by-turn directions right to the door.</b></p> <p><b><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</a>.</b></i><br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_="" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-55063932842360187052009-10-07T06:01:00.000-10:002009-10-07T06:02:38.958-10:00Volcano Watch: Ancient Hawaiians: Plenty of Oars but No Ores<p><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Reprinted form <a mce_href="http://http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2009/09_09_24.html" href="http://http//hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2009/09_09_24.html"><span mce_style="color: #0000ff;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">here</span></a>.</span></p><h1>Ancient Hawaiians: Plenty of Oars but No Ores</h1> <table border="0" cellpadding="5"><tbody><tr><td align="center" width="650"><img src="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2009/images/20090925_P9240066.jpg" mce_src="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2009/images/20090925_P9240066.jpg" alt="A September 25, 2009 photo showing Pu`u `Ō `ō fuming in the foreground (note the dense white fume from a vent in the east wall) and Halema`umau fuming in the distance." border="1" height="338" width="450" /><br /></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><i><b><span style="font-size:85%;">A September 25, 2009 U.S.G.S. photo showing Pu`u `Ō `ō fuming in the foreground (note the dense white fume from a vent in the east wall) and Halema`umau fuming in the distance. </span></b></i></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Most accounts of Captain Cook's first arrival in Hawai`i describe the Hawaiians' fascination with metal objects. The crew soon found that an iron nail could be traded for any number of goods or services. The fascination with metal stemmed from its novelty. Although Hawaiians had encountered metal before Cook arrived—either from other European ships or from debris washed ashore—it was, at best, exceedingly rare.</p><p>Naturally occurring or "native" metals, such as gold, silver, and copper are rare anywhere on earth, and are beyond rare in Hawai`i—they don't exist. Nickel-iron meteorites are also rare everywhere, but Hawai`i has an equal opportunity to receive them. So it's possible that meteoric iron was known to the ancient Hawaiians.</p><p>Though native metal is rare, metal combined with other elements is as common as rock itself. For example, about one-third of Hawaiian basalt is iron oxide, aluminum oxide, and calcium oxide, in roughly equal proportions.</p><p>To obtain metal in quantity, however, it must be smelted—separated from the other elements with which it is combined. To be suitable for smelting, a rock must contain a much higher proportion of a single metal-bearing mineral than would be found in common rock. Rocks suitable for smelting are called ores.</p><p>Many different mineral-concentrating processes are known to produce ore deposits. Placer deposits form when weathering releases mineral grains from rocks and flowing water segregates the minerals according to their densities. Minerals with high densities—most ore minerals—will tend to stay put while less dense minerals are carried away by the current. Placer deposits thus form along streams, rivers or the sea shore. The mineral olivine, heavy but not an ore mineral, was concentrated in this way to form the Green Sand Beach.</p><p>Some ores are produced in association with large intrusions of basalt—great blobs of magma that are injected into the earth's crust but that don't reach the surface. Instead they slowly cool deep underground. The slow cooling allows mineral grains to grow and to rise if they are less dense than the magmatic liquid or to sink if they are more dense than the liquid. The dense ore minerals collect in layers on the bottom of the intrusion. Essentially, all of the world's chromium ores and some platinum, nickel, and copper ores formed in this fashion.</p><p>Other ores are produced around the roots of volcanoes, where magma gives off heat, chemical-rich solutions, and vapors to surrounding rocks. These products mix with the groundwater-the water found in fractures and cavities in the rock virtually everywhere. The hot mixture is less dense than normal ground water so it migrates upward through fractures. The hot solutions can selectively dissolve low-concentration minerals contained in the country rock. As this witch's brew rises it cools and experiences a pressure reduction. The temperature and pressure reduction reduces the solubility of the various dissolved substances until they eventually crystallize on the fracture surfaces. In this way, metallic minerals that were in low concentrations in the country rock can become highly concentrated in the fractures to form veins. Vein ores yield copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tin, and other metals.</p><p>Given that ores are commonly associated with igneous processes—that is, with volcanism and magmatic intrusions—you might expect Hawai`i to have some metallic ores. But in fact, ore deposits are unknown in Hawai`i. This may be because they never formed, because they are just not exposed at the surface, or because they have not yet had time to form. Deep erosion is required to bring to the surface ores formed at great depths. So if metallic ore exists within Hawaiian volcanoes, erosion has not been deep enough to bring it to the surface.</p><p>The Hawaiians had learned to exploit wood, fiber, stone, and bone to the fullest, so why hadn't they developed the ability to mine, smelt, and work metals? Well, you can't exploit a non-existent resource. "Paradise" didn't come equipped with the raw material to produce metals.</p><h3>Kīlauea Activity Update</h3> <p>Lava continues to erupt from the TEB vent, on Kīlauea's east rift zone and flow through tubes to the ocean at Waikupanaha. A small lava breakout on the rootless shield complex was active for a few days this week, but has now stagnated. A lava breakout from the tube near the top of the Royal Gardens subdivision has been active throughout the past week. The flows are mostly staying close to the breakout point and are building a broad shield-shaped mound of lava.</p><p>Faint glow above the vent at Kīlauea's summit has been visible at night. Volcanic gas emissions remain elevated, resulting in high concentrations of sulfur dioxide downwind.</p><p>Two earthquakes beneath Hawai`i Island were reported felt this past week. A magnitude-2.5 earthquake occurred at 5:56 a.m., H.s.t., on Monday, September 21, 2009, and was located 9 km (6 miles) northeast of Waiki`i at a depth of 26 km (16 miles). A magnitude-2.3 earthquake occurred at 7:28 a.m. on the same day and was located in the same area at a depth of 25 km (16 miles).</p><p>Visit our Web site (<a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/" mce_href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/">http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov</a>) for detailed Kīlauea and Mauna Loa activity updates, recent volcano photos, recent earthquakes, and more; call (808) 967-8862 for a Kīlauea activity summary; email questions to <a href="mailto:askHVO@usgs.gov" mce_href="mailto:askHVO@usgs.gov">askHVO@usgs.gov</a>.</p><p>For all the information you need about seeing Hawaii's volcanoes, including everything from viewing flowing lava to touring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or getting to the top of Mauna Kea, please see Tour Guide Hawaii's new iPhone/iPod Touch application<b> <a mce_href="http://http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" href="http://http//www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html">here</a></b>. For more information about traveling to Hawaii in general and visiting the Big Island in particular, please also see <a mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b>www.tourguidehawaii.com</b></span></a> and <a mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com" href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com/"><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b>www.tourguidehawaii.blogspot.com</b></span></a>.<br /></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-48396135361385289122009-10-06T04:41:00.004-10:002009-10-06T04:44:43.869-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #7: Hilo Side: Akaka Falls to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #7: </b></i><b>Hilo Side: Akaka Falls to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo</b><br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGiza28P9l5hmbVhSKzbiaOi8BZdA-TgF7rEqukViPjJ-sU3h7RlVjrCOF1yg6sVt4xfrtGvxXfsnINfkeThT7x2UZQ_cmxl2HbYO45UQ9Udv3fEMY0L0dUi5foz-IuUraC5zqAcGXx9u/s1600-h/PB141358.JPG" mce_href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGiza28P9l5hmbVhSKzbiaOi8BZdA-TgF7rEqukViPjJ-sU3h7RlVjrCOF1yg6sVt4xfrtGvxXfsnINfkeThT7x2UZQ_cmxl2HbYO45UQ9Udv3fEMY0L0dUi5foz-IuUraC5zqAcGXx9u/s1600-h/PB141358.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" mce_style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGiza28P9l5hmbVhSKzbiaOi8BZdA-TgF7rEqukViPjJ-sU3h7RlVjrCOF1yg6sVt4xfrtGvxXfsnINfkeThT7x2UZQ_cmxl2HbYO45UQ9Udv3fEMY0L0dUi5foz-IuUraC5zqAcGXx9u/s320/PB141358.JPG" mce_src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGiza28P9l5hmbVhSKzbiaOi8BZdA-TgF7rEqukViPjJ-sU3h7RlVjrCOF1yg6sVt4xfrtGvxXfsnINfkeThT7x2UZQ_cmxl2HbYO45UQ9Udv3fEMY0L0dUi5foz-IuUraC5zqAcGXx9u/s320/PB141358.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>iPhone and iPod Touch App</b></i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip north from Kona along the Hawaii Belt Road to the Waikoloa area...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Today's hints cover the area from Akaka Falls to Hilo Town. Driving south along the Hamakua Coast there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p> <p align="center"><b> </b></p> <p>On your way back to the highway from Akaka Falls, stop in Honomu for some local-style shopping and a snack. Handmade curios and ice creams will delight your senses. Once back on Highway 19, turn right toward Hilo, about 10 minutes away.</p> <p>Hilo is one of the wettest cities in the U.S. averaging around 200 inches per year. This old-style Hawaii town is quaint and bustling. Lots of great shops line the waterfront drive and the largest farmer’s market on the island is situated there as well. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will take you right into the heart of town and give you history and attractions, such as the <a href="http://www.tsunami.org/" mce_href="http://www.tsunami.org/">Pacific Tsunami Museum</a>, and the <a href="http://www.imiloahawaii.org/" mce_href="http://www.imiloahawaii.org/">Imiloa Astronomy Center</a> at the <a href="http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/" mce_href="http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/">University of Hawaii, Hilo Campus</a>. A little farther along the coast are some beautiful beach parks like <a href="http://www.letsgo-hawaii.com/beaches/richardsons.html" mce_href="http://www.letsgo-hawaii.com/beaches/richardsons.html">Richardson</a> and <a href="http://www.hawaii-county.com/parks/parks.htm" mce_href="http://www.hawaii-county.com/parks/parks.htm">Onekahakaha</a>. Great picnicking, swimming and some good snorkeling can be found here. The <a href="http://www.suisan.com/market/index.html" mce_href="http://www.suisan.com/market/index.html">Suisan Fish Market</a> is famous for the early morning old-style fish auction. Be sure to take your time in Hilo as the shopping food options are immense.</p> <p>In Hilo, you will turn north onto Highway. 11 at the intersection near Ken’s Pancake House, a landmark eatery. You will see the airport and <a href="http://www.princekuhioplaza.com/html/" mce_href="http://www.princekuhioplaza.com/html/">Prince Kuhio Plaza </a>on your way out of town. Stop in and visit the mall and shop and eat if you missed it in town. Just a few miles north of the mall is the <a href="http://www.hilozoo.com/" mce_href="http://www.hilozoo.com/">Panaewa Rainforest Zoo</a><a href="http://www.hilozoo.com/" mce_href="http://www.hilozoo.com/">.</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will tell you how this is the only rainforest zoo in North America. It is also free.</p> <p><b>Super Tip: </b>Gasoline in Hilo is typically 6-10 cents per gallon cheaper because it is the main port on the island. It is wise to fill up before heading back to Kona.</p> <p>This completes this drive day. I suggest returning north through Hilo and back up the Hamakua Coast, through Waimea, and Highway 190 back to Kona.</p> <p><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-86316535674386354682009-10-04T05:32:00.007-10:002009-10-04T07:04:58.063-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #6: Waimea and the Hamakua Coast<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints #6: Waimea and the Hamakua Coast<br />by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUKzYOi8Yf_BIm5MnTEWhmzNsiFaOuuWXOmhhoncjqbOjrZUBaRJ4bVsJM7DtgRVUHi7V_PPS6XY5wwLzpfFT5QWpt-aKPd9dzAG3AoLkrV3B-aw0OsabK3Gny3dZTIga_rsx7LewpHSr/s1600-h/I+ride+in+car.5.5X4.2.jpg" mce_href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUKzYOi8Yf_BIm5MnTEWhmzNsiFaOuuWXOmhhoncjqbOjrZUBaRJ4bVsJM7DtgRVUHi7V_PPS6XY5wwLzpfFT5QWpt-aKPd9dzAG3AoLkrV3B-aw0OsabK3Gny3dZTIga_rsx7LewpHSr/s1600-h/I+ride+in+car.5.5X4.2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" mce_style="float:left;cursor:pointer;margin:0 10px 10px 0;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUKzYOi8Yf_BIm5MnTEWhmzNsiFaOuuWXOmhhoncjqbOjrZUBaRJ4bVsJM7DtgRVUHi7V_PPS6XY5wwLzpfFT5QWpt-aKPd9dzAG3AoLkrV3B-aw0OsabK3Gny3dZTIga_rsx7LewpHSr/s320/I+ride+in+car.5.5X4.2.jpg" mce_src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUKzYOi8Yf_BIm5MnTEWhmzNsiFaOuuWXOmhhoncjqbOjrZUBaRJ4bVsJM7DtgRVUHi7V_PPS6XY5wwLzpfFT5QWpt-aKPd9dzAG3AoLkrV3B-aw0OsabK3Gny3dZTIga_rsx7LewpHSr/s320/I+ride+in+car.5.5X4.2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span mce_ style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>iPhone and iPod Touch App</b></i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip north from Kona along the Hawaii Belt Road to the Waikoloa area...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Today's hints cover the area from Kona to Akaka Falls and Hilo, over the roof of Hawaii at Waimea along along the Justly famous Hamakua Coast. Driving north and east on Hwy 19 there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">For a third day of driving, it’s time to explore the east side of the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0tM-Ad-8WI" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0tM-Ad-8WI">Big Island</a>. Hilo is known to be one of the wettest cities in the U.S and tropical rainforest extends from the Puna district, south of Hilo, all the way to the northern tip of the island. Here, <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will show you the favorite sights and the out-of-the-way places as well.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><b>Super tip: </b>For this leg of your tour you should bring some rain gear. Umbrellas or panchos are the easiest ways to get a little protection. It tends to rain off and on throughout to day on the east side.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Leaving Kona, take Hwy 190 up the mountain for some panoramic views of the Kohala Coast. It’s about a 45 minute drive to Waimea, which is a good place to stop for breakfast or at the grocery store if you haven’t stocked your cooler already. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY1Xqb01gg&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will have all the info on museums, an arboretum as well as shopping and up-country activities in Waimea. Here you’ll also connect to Hwy 19.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Continue on Hwy 19 north and view the scenic rolling pasturelands of the Parker Ranch, one of the largest privately owned ranches in the U.S. About 20 minutes drive brings you to the town of Honoka’a. Turning left, and going through town, you’ll find more great shops, antique stores and restaurants. Nine miles on Hwy 240 brings you to Waipi’o Valley. This is one of the most photographed areas in the state. This 20 mile stretch between Waipi’o and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaLlTfnjjPA&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaLlTfnjjPA&feature=user">Pololu</a> is often called “Hawaii untouched”, boasting the largest waterfalls in the state, but can only be viewed by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olnPANoGFc4" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olnPANoGFc4">air tours</a> or multi-day hikes. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will tell you why this area was sacred to the ancient Hawaiians. You can also find out about air tours in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide’s</b></a> activities section.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Head back toward Honoka'a Hwy 19 and turn southbound toward Hilo along the Hamakua Coast. This area was once all sugar cane fields but now many diversified agricultural crops are grown here. The first crop you will see is eucalyptus. Acres and acres of this fragrant tree yield sap for medicines and perfumeries all around the world. There is a rainforest preserve, Kalopa Park, just 3 miles upslope from the hwy. It’s tricky to find, but <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b> </a>will show you the way to this peaceful cabin camp spot with horseback riding and bird watching.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">As you continue driving south, you cross many bridges over gorges and valleys, many of which have viewable <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCfOd_LC3FM" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCfOd_LC3FM">waterfalls</a> and rivers that empty into the ocean. Don’t forget to stop and get some pictures this unique scenery. The terrain is lush and green with a huge variety of tropical flowers. Other crops also come into view such as mangoes, papayas, ginger and bananas. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1VOPJxpIeQ&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1VOPJxpIeQ&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will tell you about the trains that used to transport sugar cane to the mills near Hilo and you can stop and see the train museum along the way.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;">Next up is one of the most famous and beautiful waterfalls in Hawaii, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMCDaZGsOGE" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMCDaZGsOGE">Akaka Falls</a>, a 420 ft. fall, which is just 3 miles off the hwy, but worlds away. The one mile hike on a paved trail through the rainforest will pass two smaller waterfalls as well as orchid, heleconia, plumeria and other tropical plants. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">Tour Guide</a> will tell the history of this area as well.</p><p><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. The best of Tour Guide Hawaii's free content about traveling to, and exploring, the Big island, can be found <a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/" mce_href="../2009/09/16/new-at-itunes-hawaii-dream-vacation-iphoneipod-touch-app-puts-the-magic-of-hawaii-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color:#ff0000;">here</span></a>. For more information on traveling to Hawaii in general and on touring the Big Island in particular, please also visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/">www.tourguidehawaii.com</a> and <a href="http://www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">www.lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com</span></a>.</b></i><br /><b><br />Copyright 2009 </b><b> by </b><b>Frank Burgess; photography copyright 2009 by <a href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9" mce_href="http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/193274806748?src=myProfile&pk=5bdb642e1777514011136c8844cfb6429e46e6c9"><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color:#ff0000;">Donald B. MacGowan</span></i></a>. All rights reserved.</b></p><p style="text-align: left;" mce_style="text-align:left;"><br /></p>TourGuideHawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740735444389732583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920172228819712772.post-57482667196347626642009-10-03T07:00:00.002-10:002009-10-03T07:44:59.870-10:00Frank's Big Island Travel Hints # 5: Hawi to Kona, via Kohala Mountain Road, Waimea and Waikoloa<p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align:center;"><i><b>Frank's Big Island Travel Hints # 5: Hawi to Kona, via Kohala Mountain Road, Waimea and Waikoloa</b></i><br /><i><b> by Frank Burgess, brought to you by Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_1825" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><i><b><i><b><a href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-palin-overlook_edited-1.jpg" mce_href="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-palin-overlook_edited-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1825 " title="Frank Burgess at Hilina Pali Overlook: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-palin-overlook_edited-1.jpg?w=300" mce_src="http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/frank-at-hilina-palin-overlook_edited-1.jpg?w=300" alt="Frank Burgess Filming at Hilina Pali Overlook: Photo by Donnie MacGowan" height="238" width="300" /></a></b></i></b></i></dt><dd style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" class="wp-caption-dd"><span style="font-size:78%;"><i><b>Frank Burgess at Hilina Pali Overlook: Photo by Donnie MacGowan</b></i></span></dd></dl></div> <p><a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>Tour Guide Hawaii</b></i></span></a> is proud to announce the release of their new <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color:#ff0000;"><i><b>iPhone and iPod Touch App</b></i></span></a> available at iTunes...this App will help you plan your trip to Hawaii, help you decide what you want to see, how you want to see it and help you get there with GPS, interactive maps and on-board driving instructions. The Tour Guide App presents hours of interesting videos and information about places of historical, cultural and recreational interest, giving you a sense of the people, the natural history and the unique specialness of each destination. The information is so comprehensive and complete they even tell you where all the public restrooms are! What else will Tour Guide help you find? Let's look at a trip north from Kona along the Hawaii Belt Road to the Waikoloa area...Tour Guide will not only help you find many amazing sights along the way, it will tell you all about them, what to take and what to expect.</p> <p>Today's hints cover the area from Hawi to Waimea along along the fabulous Kohala Mountain Road and then down to Waikoloa. Driving north on Hwy 11 there several fantastic places to stop and explore, but there is also a lot of lovely, open countryside for several miles, so enjoy the panoramic views. Your <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> download from iTunes will give you more detailed information about this area.</p> <p>Driving south on Hwy 270, just past the town of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtIV0NKv32Y&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtIV0NKv32Y&feature=user">Hawi</a>, you will see the turn off for Hwy 250 on the mountain side of the road. This hwy will take you over Kohala Mountain to the town of Waimea. This hwy is rated by AAA Travel as one of the top 10 most scenic highways in the U.S. Along the way you will pass through beautiful pasture lands, areas for horseback riding, ranch style dinners, ATV tours and Hummer tours. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will give the history of this area as well as activities offered here.</p> <p>At the other end of Hwy 250 is Waimea. This town is known for the <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Cows-and-Ukuleles-in-Hawaii?--Whats-the-Connection?&id=1667968" mce_href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Cows-and-Ukuleles-in-Hawaii?--Whats-the-Connection?&id=1667968">paniolo, the Hawaiian word for cowboy, and the Parker Ranch</a>. At 3500 ft elevation, the cooler climate is perfect for growing all sorts of fruits and vegetables as well as a variety of livestock. There are also some fabulous restaurants featuring some of the best chefs in the world. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhw2G-odQNQ" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhw2G-odQNQ"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will tell you about the storied history, museums, tours, shopping and dining. For such a small town there is a lot to do here.</p> <p>From Waimea, it’s time to head south on Hwy 190 on our way back to Kona. Along the way is Waikoloa Village. This is mostly a residential town but is built around the Waikoloa Village Golf Course. This Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course has some stunning views from the 2000 ft elevation. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1XAbD0fvjE&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will show you where there is a shopping center with grocery, restrooms, restaurants and a gas station.</p> <p><b>Super Tip:</b> Finding restrooms on the road can be difficult when you are driving in unfamiliar territory. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iKLCCjFDg&feature=user"><b>Tour</b> <b>Guide</b></a> has a special feature that helps you to find the nearest public restroom anywhere you are on the island. This is super handy when touring with the family.</p> <p>Along the way back to Kona, you will pass some of the finest <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ubYMSzejXQ&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ubYMSzejXQ&feature=user">beaches</a> and most interesting <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo50tWn9vfg&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo50tWn9vfg&feature=user">historical</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEh6F5CVCzg&feature=related" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEh6F5CVCzg&feature=related">cultural</a> spots on the Kona-Kohala Coast. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MugDsbqINKk&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MugDsbqINKk&feature=user"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> can tell you all about these fascinating places, as well as opportunities here for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CddMind4oNQ&feature=related" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CddMind4oNQ&feature=related">whale watching</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glZkfACM0Dg&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glZkfACM0Dg&feature=user">wild-life viewing</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2d0thGynZM&feature=user" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2d0thGynZM&feature=user">hiking</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0tM-Ad-8WI" mce_href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0tM-Ad-8WI">sight-seeing</a>.</p> <p>From Waikoloa Village, continue driving south on Hwy 190, about 30 minutes, until you arrive back in Kona. <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/"><b>Tour Guide</b></a> will give you turn-by-turn directions to your resort to end you’re second day of touring by car.</p> <p><i><b>To see the new iPhone/iPod Touch App, please visit <a href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html" mce_href="http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color:#ff0000;">http://www.tourguidehawaii.com/iphone.html</span></a></b></i><i><b>. 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