The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Waterfalls to Swim in (all islands)
Hawaiʻi is full of beautiful waterfalls, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are towering and majestic; others melodic and cascading. All can…
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Mauna Loa Updates: Mauna Loa is no longer erupting
Eruption update: On January 5, 2023, Kīlauea resumed the summit eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Read more about how to view the eruption here. Maunaloa is…
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13 Stunning Spots to see the Sunrise on Hawaiʻi (4 islands)
Sunset is one of the most popular times in Hawaiʻi, but sunrise might be the most sacred. It’s a time of extreme calm and beauty…
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Where to find the best Lava tubes on Hawaiʻi
Exploring Hawaiʻi’s lava tubes is an adventurous way to experience the beautiful, rugged geological history of the islands and learn more about how an erupting…
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A Beginners Guide to Snorkeling in Hawaiʻi (+12 easy snorkeling spots)
Trying out a new activity – especially one that involves the ocean – can make a lot of people nervous. So, if you find yourself…
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16 Great places to see the Sunset on Hawaiʻi (all islands)
No matter which island you’re visiting, you’re set to experience a string of beautiful sunsets in Hawaiʻi. Watching the sun dip down into the water…
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13 Great Spots for Stargazing in Hawaiʻi (all islands)
From secluded beaches to dark volcanic summits, the BEST stargazing spots on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, and the Big Island selected for their dark skies and…
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The 8 Best Spots to Find Sea Turtles in Hawaiʻi (All Islands)
One of the most common questions we get from visitors to Hawaiʻi is where they can reliably encounter sea turtles, either on land or in…
[read post]16 Small Gems to add to your Big Island Itinerary
Looking for activities to add to your Big Island itinerary? Below, we offer ideas that range from active adventures to educational museum stops – and…
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Big Island or Kauaʻi, which is better?
So many Hawaiian islands, so little time. With the average visit to Hawaiʻi being about a week, there’s not time to visit each and every…
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Big Island or Maui, which is better?
The Big Island? Maui? Or both? Plan your trip to Hawaii by comparing the activities, volcanoes, night life, beaches, and natural variety.
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O‘ahu or the Big Island, which is better?
O'ahu? The Big Island? Or both? Plan your trip to Hawaii by comparing the activities, the volcanoes, the night life, the beaches, and the natural…
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The 8 climate zones on the Big Island
How many climate zones are there in the world? And how many of those can you find on the Big Island? (spoiler: 8, not 10,…
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Hawaii, the Earthquake State?
Hawaii is the state with the highest earthquake density in all of the USA! Learn where you are most likely to feel an earthquake (the…
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The Volcanic History of the Big Island
Learn about the 1 million year history of the Big Island via surprising facts and trivia of 6 volcanoes. Air strikes, a new Hawaiian Island,…
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