The spirit and energy of creation surrounds you everywhere on Hawaii’s Big Island. Still warm from its fiery birth. Larger twice than its sisters combined and growing every day that its active volcano, Kilauea, sends new land to a steamy meeting with the ocean 4,000 feet below.
Countless waterfalls feeding rain forests of botanical wonder add a fantasy flavor to the landscape. Massive black lava fields hint at the island’s relative youth. And multitudes of uncrowded beaches let you catch your breath under the watchful eye of a snow-capped mountain. It’s thrilling.
- AKRAKA FALLS - North of Hilo, plunges over 420 feet in a sheer drop over a volcanic cliff.
- BLACK SAND BEACHES- Made up of pulverized lava, located on the southern shoreline.
- HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - The number one visitor attraction in all Hawaii, has an array of unique volcanic formations, forests of giant tree ferns, steaming craters and a volcanological museum which screens free movies daily.
- LAUPAHOEHOE - Which literally translated means “leaf of lava,” is one of the Hamakua Coast’s many scenic and historic spots.
- PARKER RANCH - Located in the Waimea-Kamuela district and established in 1847, is one of the oldest and largest ranches in the country.
- RAINBOW FALLS - One of the Big Island’s loveliest waterfalls, is located in Hilo.
- WHITE SAND BEACHES - At Hapuna State Beach Park, on the western side of the island.
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