Vacationing to the Big Island of Hawaii Archives - Living in Hawaii

Visit this Dramatic Waterfall: Hawaii Photo of the Week

Peter Kay — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:41:32 +0000

Akaka Falls, a short drive from Hilo The windward sides of the islands are packed with lush greenery and abundant waterfalls. Akaka falls on the Big Island is a can't-miss sight that's easy to get to. Today, you can put it on your desktop! Akaka Falls (2) by Kristina D.C. Hoeppner is licensed under [...]

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Enjoy the Sunset: Hawaii photo of the week

Peter Kay — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:48:13 +0000

Stare and this long enough and you'll feel the warmth of the Hawaiian Sunset This was taken from Ala Moana Beach park, a popular centrally located beach on Oahu just a few minutes from Waikiki. It's the kind of photo that, if you look at it long enough, will transport you there. Try it and [...]

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Oahu’s Rugged Kaiwi Coastline: Hawaii photo of the week

Peter Kay — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:39:55 +0000

East Oahu's last remaining wilderness and a treasure for all to enjoy The Kaiwi Coastline on Oahu's southeast shores has something for everyone - surfing a world-famous Sandy Beach, a great hike for the whole family at Makapuu Lighthouse, and a pristine sandy coastline that stretches for several miles. It's a great place to enjoy [...]

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Heaven on Earth: Hawaii photo of the week

Peter Kay — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:02:44 +0000

Is this what heaven looks like? Kauai's Kalalau Valley I have been to this valley both from the mountains (about where this view is) and from the ocean and while there are many beautiful places in Hawaii, I still think this one is above all others. Kauai is my 2nd favorite island and this stunning [...]

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Hawaii photo of the week: Lava oozing

Peter Kay — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:33:39 +0000

An amazing spectacle of power I vividly remember seeing a lava flow for the first time. I was staying with some friends on the Big Island and we drove to a spot in the middle of the night. I looked out and saw a long finger of the most captivating deep-orange red color I've ever [...]

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Hawaii photo of the week: Rainbow over Napali Coastline

Peter Kay — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:05:37 +0000

The most beautiful place on earth I spent a week kayaking and camping on Kauai's Na Pali coast in my 20s and it was the most amazing nature trip I've ever taken. For me, this is the most beautiful place on earth. I'd have to say that Kauai is my 2nd favorite island (Oahu No [...]

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Hawaii photo of the week: Rainbow Falls on the Big Island

Peter Kay — Tue, 12 May 2020 15:52:46 +0000

Rainbow Falls on the Big Island This is one of the most accessible waterfalls in the entire state of Hawaii. It's short drive outside of Hilo town and is practically next to a local highway. It's a major tourist attraction with ample parking and wheelchair accessibility. That side of the island is very wet and [...]

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Hawaii photo of the week: Sunset with crashing waves

Peter Kay — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:26:40 +0000

Nothing quite like a sunset, right? One of the most amazing things about sunsets besides their incredible beauty is how people line up on the beach to watch them. It's like we're all mesmerized for about a half hour until the sun falls below the horizon. A long time ago I had an office with [...]

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Active lava flow in Hawaii: 4 reasons to see it

Peter Kay — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 08:59:39 +0000

Right now (July 2016) there's a precious moment going on the Big Island of Hawaii: lava is flowing off a steep cliff into the ocean and it's attracting thousands of visitors. If you ever get the chance, you must go see a lava flow in Hawaii from active volcanoes! Why would you want to see lava flow [...]

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Film Festival Week on Big Island Hawaii

Peter Kay — Fri, 14 May 2010 04:34:50 +0000

Hawaii's Big Island (and it is) is the place to be for new film as they are holding the annual Big Island Film Festival right now. There are day and evening films being shown at the Mauna Lani Resort from May 12th to 16th. Have a look at ratings if you're bringing keikis along, at [...]

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