The Big Island’s Best Photo Spots

Not one, not two, but three waterfalls await you at Umauma Falls where the river plummets off multiple lava stone steps into calm pools below. An overlook provides a perfect view of the falls framed by a den...

You’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to the stunning, meticulously manicured gardens of Kyoto, Japan once you enter Hawaii’s renowned Liliuokalani Gardens. The site was established in 1917 as a tribute ...

What do you get when you pave a road perilously close to an active volcano? Why, a lava-covered road, of course. Thanks to the mighty Kilauea volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Chain of Craters Road ...

If you’re prepared for a half-mile hike that includes plenty of stairs (we’re talking 300 plus!), you’ll experience one of the best sights Hilo has to offer. Akaka Falls is 422 feet of plunging, misty, majes...

You know about white sand beaches, black sand beaches and maybe even salt and pepper beaches. But a green sand beach? Nope, it isn’t a whimsical invention of Dr. Seuss, there are actually two (and only two) ...

The stunning view from the Waipio Valley Lookout on the north side of the Big Island is considered by many to be one of the most breathtaking sights, not only in Hawaii, but anywhere on earth. The tropically...

Make sure to visit on a sunny morning and you just might be treated to a cheerful display of rainbows reflected off the mist of these breathtaking falls—a frequent and glorious sight which has given Rainbow ...

We live on a constantly changing earth with Mother Nature rearranging her furniture (i.e. mountains, rivers, entire continents, etc.) as she pleases, while we can only stand back in awe and watch. Nowhere el...

This centuries-old lava tube was first discovered in 1913 by a local newspaper publisher named Lorrin Thurston. It was opened to the public, and now anyone can stroll through this dimly lit natural cave, tak...

One of the best-reviewed destinations in Hawaii, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park was once a holy “place of refuge” for native islanders who’ve broken ancient laws to seek asylum and absolution....

If you’re up for exploring these lava tube caves, then make sure to pack some heavy duty flashlights (no, your smartphone flashlight app will NOT do), shoes with good traction, some light outerwear (it can g...

You might think this is just an oversized representation Kamehameha, the first ruler of Kingdom of Hawaii. Surprisingly, the real man stood at least seven feet tall. His height has been determined by measuri...

Affiliated with the Smithsonian, this farm has the distinction of being the only living history museum solely dedicated to coffee. Prized for its ability to keep you alert, the coffee bean is a precious reso...

This tiny little place of prayer is positioned against the backdrop of the Pacific. Painted in beachy white with a seafoam trim, this chapel-like Roman Catholic church is the perfect setting for a destinatio...