You Know You’re on the Big Island When…

You can go surfing and snowboarding on the same day and still have time for a hike. Driving around the island takes at least three times longer than any other Hawaiian Island (there are 260 miles of shoreline). The climate changes suddenly and dramatically. You could find yourself in polar tundra, tropical monsoon or hot desert, to name a few. You can literally drive up to and stand at the highest point in the Pacific Ocean, 13,796 feet atop Mauna... Read More

Big Island: 5 Must-Know Things About Waimea

These are the horses in your neighborhood. Waimea, Big Island If you’ve ever driven from Kona to Hilo or Hilo to Kona, you’ve most likely passed through Waimea. It’s a small picturesque town perched 2,500+ ft. up among the alpine trees and grasslands between Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountains. Just ask anyone who’s spent some time here and they’ll tell you Waimea is one of the most beautiful and eclectic places in all... Read More