Category Archives: Hawaii

Day Trips Out Of Hilo

I prefer to stay on the east side of the big island, due to its slower pace and lack of large resorts.  But I also like to look around.  One day we did a circle drive, starting in Kea’au and … Continue reading

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Hawai’i.  Messing around on the Big Island.

Although the act of traveling is starting to improve, it is still more difficult than it was five years ago, the last time I visited Hawaii.  This trip was put together on fairly short notice, a month or so, and … Continue reading

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Black Sand, Cowries and Turtles, or, Just Messing Around

It should come as no surprise that there are many black sand beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island.  Driving the main highways (11 and 19), you see vast areas of lava flow fields cutting a wide swath from the flanks of … Continue reading

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Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island

Hawaii’s Big Island has a lot to offer besides warm water and sandy beaches.  As a matter of fact, beaches is the least of what this island has to offer.  How often do you get the chance to see volcanoes … Continue reading

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