Hawaii Life Vacations - East Big Island

01/28/2020

Wow! Bravo, Janice Wei! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

12/25/2019

While there are many names for rain in Hawaiian, ua is the most common. On Kīlauea we often experience ua ʻawa, or cool misty mountain rain. We also experience ua hoʻokina (continuous rain) for days at a time, or ua lanipili (torrential rain) for short periods. Some rains can average over one inch (2.5 cm) per hour!

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park encompasses many different climate zones in its 335,259 acres, and during winter months many of those areas are often rainy. But without rain, many native plant species like this new unfurling fern would not survive.

Kīlauea Visitor Center receives over 120 inches (305 cm) of rain per year, and temperatures during the winter can often get below 45°F (7°C). Be prepared!
A light rain jacket, some long pants and an umbrella can go a long way to make your visit much more enjoyable during this time of year.

NPS Photo/Janice Wei

12/18/2019

“We have been charged by moose, and Grandma has unfortunately run across a skinny-dipper on the side of a lake in Yellowstone National Park. We’ve had beautiful epic moments like being trapped in a bison herd for four hours at Yellowstone, walking through the redwood trees, watching the sun rise over the Grand Canyon. We could go on and on.” ❤️❤️❤️

If you don’t like the view, change your lens.

12/11/2019

‘Tis the busy season, and we are ready to welcome you to your park! Make your first stop the park website where you’ll find ranger tips on how to navigate the holiday crowds.

Arriving after 9 a.m.? Here's a tip: turn left for adventure!

When you enter the park, get in the left lane, and turn left at the entrance station to drive down the 19-mile Chain of Craters Road towards the park’s dramatic lava-covered coast. Stop at scenic overlooks along the way. Save the summit features for later in the day, after most visitors head out.

More great tips to de-stress your holiday visit are found here:

https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/index.htm



NPS Photo/Janice Wei

11/15/2019

"In the tradition of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) founder Thomas Jaggar’s innovative field methods, HVO recently used a cutting-edge technique to sample the Halema‘uma‘u water lake deep within Kīlauea’s collapsed summit crater.

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - In this week's article, scientists are pondering the pond at the bottom of Halemaʻumaʻu, now that a chemical analysis has been done.

11/13/2019

"On Nov. 11, 1929, Inter-Island Airways Ltd., the former alias of Hawaiian Airlines, carried its first ticketed guests aboard two amphibious Sikorsky-S38 aircraft flying from Honolulu’s John Rodgers Airport to Hilo Airport, with a stop at Ma‘alaea Airport on Maui. The flight inaugurated the Territory of Hawai‘i’s first air transport service, taking three hours and 15 minutes to complete (as opposed to 14 hours via steamship and two weeks via traditional voyaging canoe)." (Hawaiian Airlines)

HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi - Passengers aboard the celebratory flight were gifted 90,000 HawaiianMiles in honor of Inter-Island Airways inaugurate scheduled passenger flights between the islands on November 11, 1929.

11/11/2019

ENTRANCE FEES ARE WAIVED at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in honor of Veterans Day, tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 11. This will be the last of five fee-waiver days held in 2019. Normally entrance fees are $25 per vehicle, which is good for seven consecutive days. See nps.gov/havo for more.

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11/09/2019

Lace up those hiking boots! There’s one more trail you can hit at HVNP as of tomorrow!

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will reopen another trail tomorrow after being closed for more than a year because of earthquake-related damage.

10/23/2019

The kukui is Hawaiʻi’s state tree. Also known as a candlenut, it was used traditionally as a light source because of its high oil content. Due to its cultural uses, kukui is a symbol of light and hope. This symbolism is a big consideration when making lei using its nuts or leaves.

Join Ranger Keoni today at the visitor center for a demonstration on how to make kukui lei from 10 am to noon.

Additionally, kukui nut can be roasted and consumed. The use of kukui is not confined to Hawaiʻi. Ancient and modern uses are found in tropical areas around the world. Do you know of any cultures that use the candlenut?

NPS Photo: Michael Newman

10/23/2019

Our absolute favorite!! Poke!

"Poke’s come a long way from its origins in pre-contact times, when ancient Hawaiians feasted on freshly caught fish massaged with sea salt, seaweed and crushed inamona or kukui nuts. Today poke shops are popping up from Los Angeles to Kansas City to New York. But what of poke in the Islands?"

Keep reading to see... ❤️

https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/hawaii-stories/food-and-entertainment/origins-of-poke

The origins and evolution of Hawaii’s favorite dish.

10/19/2019

10/11/2019

"Since Southwest Airlines began flying from California to Hawaii, average airfares have dropped 17%. (Community Voice)"

Since Southwest Airlines began flying from California to Hawaii, average airfares have dropped 17%.

09/26/2019

Love Green Sands! 💚💚💚

09/22/2019

Great news! ❤️

09/06/2019

💦 We love our waterfalls!

08/13/2019

Exciting! We're following this closely!

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Water ponds observed at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u crater are now joined, as scientists keep a close watch on the activity.

08/11/2019

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07/13/2019

Great to see Mick Kalber and the gang back in the air!

"Now that Kilauea has erupted nearly all the lava in her system, it may be Mauna Loa's turn. The USGS recently raised the alert level for Mauna Loa from normal to advisory. There is no immediate threat of an eruption, but magma is started to fill the storage chambers below the summit at a shallower depth. This activity is often a precursor to a possible eruption... which may be months, or even years away. Here's a primer overview of the world's largest volcano. Mahalo as always to Paradise Helicopters... you guys ROCK!!!"

Now that Kilauea has erupted nearly all the lava in her system, it may be Mauna Loa's turn. The USGS recently raised the alert level for Mauna Loa from normal…

07/11/2019

One of my favorite beaches:

https://youtu.be/za1SUJg1oGs

An aerial view of Waialea Bay on the Kohala coast of the Big Island. Or to the locals, the Kona side of Hawaii Island. This beach is a part of the Hapuna Sta...

07/07/2019

07/05/2019

"Puʻu Kupaianaha, Keahilapalapa and Ke Ahi ʻEnaʻena are among the names being considered."

Puu Leilani, Puʻuoʻailāʻau and Keahiluawalu O Pele are some of the names being considered.

07/03/2019

New Lifeguard Station # 26 - Kua Bay (Maniniowali Beach) is now officially online.

A blessing was held yesterday morning (July 1st) prior to the lifeguards officially calling on duty.

Kua Bay (Maniniowali Beach) Lifeguard Station blessed and now on-duty as of July 1st, 2019 On Monday morning (July 1st), the Hawaii Fire Department (HFD) Ocean

06/28/2019

"Each issue of edible Hawaiian Islands magazine we invite a community member to Talk Story. For our summer issue we invited Sam Wilburn from Hawaiian Volcano Sea Salt to share his memories of cooking with his family. Read more here --> https://ediblehi.com/grilling/"

WRITTEN BY SAM WILBURN We invite a community member to TALK STORY and share a personal experience related to our issue theme. Would you like to talk story with our readers? Send us an email at

06/28/2019

"The rift zones extend from Kīlauea Caldera and, like the summit region, are prone to volcanic activity. But why are the rift zones so active?" (USGS HVO)

HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Scientists with the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explain how and why Kīlauea Volcano erupts along its East and West Rift Zones.

06/26/2019

Mahalo, Hilo Coffee Mill!

"It’s Aloha Tuesday and I’m sharing my morning read, as I sip my cuppa HCM.

Melanoma rates are increasing, and especially here in Hawaii, where the UV are stronger due to our tropical location. The sun is wonderful, yet we need to protect against the harmful side effects. So keep drinking coffee, and don’t forget the environmentally friendly sunscreen!!

Have a perky day! We are ready to roast and ship fresh roasted coffee to be delivered right to you. Just click on the Shop Now button to get to our website. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you so on! "

The American Cancer Society estimates over 96,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer.

06/24/2019

Absolutely gorgeous! ❤️

06/21/2019

06/20/2019

"Aloha Everyone,

By many requests and popular demand, here is the link to the mile markers for Hawaii Island.

Latest Update on 6/18/19: Added the Volunteer Fire Stations on Hawaii Island, Lifeguarded Beaches, Added more landmarks, Fixed minor errors on the map, adjusted quality on some graphics for Google Maps app users on both Android and iOS users.

Bear with us as those changes are being made and take some time for it works all browsers.

Mahalo to our Admin - Ben for not only creating this map but also maintaining it for all to view and use."

Map of the Highway and Roadway Mile markers on County and State roadways. Also, includes Route Number Signs, Traffic Lights, and local landmarks. If you would like to see other items on here, please let me email me at [email protected] and I'll do my best to make it work. Conversion: 1 mil...

06/12/2019

Some fresh-cut tea leafs drying in the Hawaiian sun at These tea leaves give the flavor to the Infusion Tea Wine and original fine teas.

#2019