Food and Flowers and Gifts - Oh My! If you’ve spent much time traveling, you know one of the great pleasures of being in a new environment is immersing yourself in the local culture. There’s no better place to feel local culture than at local farmers’ markets. You get to see local craftspeople and farmers … Continue reading Hawai’i Island Farmers’ Markets
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Nāmakanipaio Campground: Camping On A Volcano
In Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio Campground offers an unforgettable way to experience the Big Island’s unique landscape. Just three miles from the historic Volcano House, this campground is surrounded by fragrant eucalyptus groves and endemic ʻōhi’a trees. At an elevation of 4,000 feet, the campground invites you to trade in the buzz of everyday … Continue reading Nāmakanipaio Campground: Camping On A Volcano
Kīpukapuaulu: An “Island Within an Island”
On Hawai’i’s Big Island, just outside Volcanoes National Park's main entrance, Kīpukapuaulu is a remarkable ecological sanctuary—a kīpuka—where lava fields surround a forest oasis. Locally, it’s referred to as “bird park,” and is home to an astonishing abundance of native birds and plant life. Whether you’re a local (kama’aina) or a visitor, this easy hike … Continue reading Kīpukapuaulu: An “Island Within an Island”
The History of Molokini
Mai huhū iā Pele! Don’t anger Pele! THE ANCIENT HAWAIIAN LEGEND OF MOLOKINI As Hawaiian legends go, this one is reasonably consistent: The fire goddess, Pele, was in love with a prince (who took the form of a Mo’o – or sacred lizard), but the prince fell in love with another woman. In her fury, … Continue reading The History of Molokini
Maui’s Tropical Fish and Marine Species
The waters around the Hawaiian island of Maui are teeming with life. Snorkeling in this fantastic underwater world, you can see beautiful tropical fish, sea turtles, whales, and dolphins in their natural environment. Up to 30% of the reef fish found in Hawaiian waters are endemic because of the isolation and climate of the islands. … Continue reading Maui’s Tropical Fish and Marine Species
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