Big Island Backroad Adventures

15/10/2024

A great day for our Ultimate Waterfall Experience!! Stop at Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, and a private waterfall location on this waterfall adventure! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private tours of the Big Island Hawai’i!

13/10/2024

Join us on a trip around the Big Island! From lush rainforests to barren volcanic landscapes our Big Island Full Circle tour has it all! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private tours of the Big Island!

02/10/2024

Always a special treat to see the rarest goose species in the world, the Nene! While everyone wants to get up close to these amazing birds, it’s best to keep your distance to not disturb their natural behavior. Often we see Nenes attracted to parking lots by people feeding them only to get hit by a car. As much as it is cool to see them come walking up to you, the reason they’re doing that is because they had been getting handouts. It’s really nice to see some Nene in a wilderness area that as soon as they see you, they make their presence known to let you know not to get any closer! Just acting naturally!! This video was recorded with an 800mm telephoto lens to not disturb the birds anymore than we did already.

17/09/2024

Kīlauea volcano's middle East Rift Zone eruption resumed late on September 16, 2024, and continues this morning within Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted an overflight to document the eruption and assess hazards. Geologists observed fountaining from eruptive fissures and active lava flows on the floor of Nāpau Crater, just downrift (northeast) of the September 15 eruptive fissure.

The current activity is restricted to Kīlaueaʻs upper-to-middle East Rift Zone, in a remote and closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Due to the remote location, the eruption does not currently pose an immediate threat to human life or infrastructure. Continued gas emissions from the eruptive fissures may pose a hazard to humans downwind of the eruption site.

Information about the volcano and status updates are at https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates

Photos and videos are posted online at https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/photo-and-video-chronology-september-16-2024-brief-kilauea-eruption-middle

USGS image taken September 17, 2024, by A. Ellis.

17/09/2024

Lots of unrest at Kilauea the past 2 months and this Sunday two fissures opened up in a remote part of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park allowing lava to erupt. Nothing major yet but we will shall see how the next 24 hours develop! We are ready to go!! 🌋🎥

08/09/2024

Exploring the diverse landscapes of the Big Island. Our private tours offer the best way for you to customize your island experience! Check the link in our bio for more information.

29/08/2024

A little early morning rain didn’t dissuade us! The sun came out and became a beautiful day of waterfall exploration! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private waterfall tours on the Big Island of Hawai’i!

27/08/2024

Out on our Hilo Cruise Ship Guest catered tour to the Big Island Waterfalls and Volcanoes! We will pick you up right from the boat! Check the link in our bio for more information about our custom private shore excursions of the Big Island!

26/08/2024

Some highlights from our Big Island Full Circle tour! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private tours of the Big Island!

23/08/2024

Visiting the beautiful waterfalls of the Big Island on our Ultimate Waterfall Experience! The tour stops include a private waterfall location where you can enjoy some quality water time with an amazing backdrop! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private tours of the waterfalls Big Island Hawai’i!

21/08/2024

On our Big Island Waterfalls and Volcanoes tour, stop at the iconic waterfalls on the East side before heading to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park for a great day of adventure! Check the link in our bio for more information about our custom private shore excursions of the Big Island!

19/08/2024

Follow us as we take a trip around the Big Island! Kona coffee, green sea turtles, black sand beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, and amazing views throughout the day!! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private tours of the Big Island!

17/08/2024

A great day out exploring the East side of the Big Island, the lush rainforest and beautiful waterfalls!! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private tours of the Big Island Hawai’i!

15/08/2024

Beautiful day out exploring the high elevation lava fields of Mauna Loa and the dry forest of Mauna Kea. On this day, we observed the 2022 lava flow, different volcanic features in the lava fields, endemic Silverswords, and the endemic Amakihi! Check the link in our bio for more information about our private custom adventure tours on the Big Island!

09/08/2024

Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special: Private Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Tour

Embark on our Kona cruise ship guests High Country adventure tour and immerse yourself in the otherworldly landscapes and unique ecosystems only found in Hawai'i. Take part in searching for some of the world's rarest bird and endangered wildlife only found here on the Big Island. Explore the Martian like landscape of Mauna Loa's high elevation lava flows and the unique dry forest of Mauna Kea. This private adventure tour takes you through some of the island's most unique habitats, with our exceptional naturalists offering guided interpretation throughout your entire experience.

09/08/2024

Interesting stuff from the scientists at HVO!

Let's get this out of the way first: Kīlauea volcano is not erupting.

Now on to recent events: the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to track seismicity and elevated rates of ground deformation in Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone following the June 22–25 upper East Rift Zone intrusion within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

These observations indicate that magma is accumulating beneath the ground in the area of Makaopuhi Crater and Napau Crater, a well-known magma storage region on Kīlauea’s remote middle East Rift Zone.

It is not possible to forecast an exact outcome of this activity. Here are some possible scenarios that could play out in the coming days to weeks:

● No eruption: Magma accumulation continues to slow or stop below the surface near Makaopuhi Crater and does not result in an eruption.

● Upper to Middle East Rift Zone intrusion or eruption: New pulses of magma could be transferred from the summit to the MERZ below the surface to the area from Maunaulu to Napau Crater, leading to an intrusion or eruption in the upper to middle East Rift Zone within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. In this scenario, we would expect to see increased rates of earthquakes in the upper to middle East Rift Zone along with ground deformation and summit deflation before lava reached the surface.

● Summit eruption: It is possible that an eruption could occur in the summit region. In this scenario, we would expect to see increased rates of seismicity and ground deformation in the summit region before lava reached the surface.

● Eastward magma migration: New pulses of magma could continue to accumulate below the surface near Makaopuhi Crater and migrate eastward toward and possibly beyond Puʻuʻōʻō. In this scenario, we would expect to see earthquake locations and ground deformation patterns start to occur further east than they are now. This scenario is less likely than the above scenarios based on current activity.

The recent changes indicate that magma is re-pressurizing Kīlauea’s summit storage regions while also refilling a long-lived storage region near Makaopuhi Crater on the MERZ. Recent unrest has been restricted to Kīlauea’s upper and middle East Rift Zone within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park; no unusual activity has been noted east of Puʻuʻōʻō, along Kīlauea’s lower East Rift Zone, or in the Southwest Rift Zone at this time.

Review the Information Statement published Thursday, August 8, 2024, 8:13 PM HST at https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2024-08-09T03:53:11+00:00


Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

07/08/2024

Beautiful day out exploring the breathtaking beauty of Big Island! From black sand beaches to lush rainforests and endangered wildlife every part reveals a new wonder to behold. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and vibrant culture of Hawaii’s largest island!

02/08/2024

Embark on a Kona shore excursion that tantalizes the senses and leaves you with a greater appreciation for both cultural heritage and the renowned coffee of the region. Our immersive Kona coffee tour invites you to wander through the vibrant coffee fields, learning the process from cultivation to the perfect cup. As the aroma of freshly brewed Kona coffee lingers, we venture down to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park, or the City of Refuge, an ancient sanctuary steeped in Hawaiian history. See sacred temples, ancient dwellings, and the beautiful coastal landscape where the past comes alive. Next stop at St. Benedict’s Painted Church and see the famed frescos that adorn the walls of this old church built in 1899. From the rich aroma of freshly roasted Kona coffee to the stories of the Hawaii’s past, this tour creates a memorable experience of both the cultural history and the famed Kona coffee.