Big Island of Hawaii Tips

Waterfalls on the Big Island of Hawaii are some of the world's finest. We both agree the Big Island is collectively home to some of the best falls in Hawaii as well, especially when it comes to what really makes a waterfall a waterfall - height. The Big Island is home to some of the tallest falls in the state. Below we've included links to...

Knowing when to visit the Big Island of Hawaii is important when planning your Big Island trip or vacation. Honestly, there's really not a bad time to visit the island - it has an incredibly wide diversity and geography that suites almost any taste. But some months are better when considering things like weather and your budget. Let's take a...

Knowing where to stay on the Big Island is important. The island is so big (twice as large as the other islands combined) and diverse, many visitors often have no idea which side of the island, if not both, to stay on. The island offers a variety of choices in different locations, which can make the selection process even more challenging. We've...

Weather on the Big Island of Hawaii changes as rapidly as the terrain around it. No other island has the same diversity as the Big Island, not by a long shot. In some areas rainfall can be absolutely zero, not a drop falls all year long; and the terrain looks it - dry and barren. In other areas it can be rainy every day of the year (like Hilo or...

If you're looking for the best or top Big Island of Hawaii Vacation activities then you're in the right place. In this article we've selected our top ten activities and attractions for visitors on their Big Island vacation trip. Home to two of the world's greatest mountains, the world's most active volcano, 11 of the world's 13 climate zones,...

Big Island of Hawaii things to do and things to know. Aloha and welcome to the 'Orchid Isle' or simply 'The Big Island.' We call it the 'Big Island' because many people are easily confused that the Big Island of Hawaii actually has the same name as the state itself - Hawaii. For that reason, we always refer to the island as 'The Big Island' to...

If you're heading to Hawaii's Big Island, then one of the first questions you may have is, 'Where is the lava? I want to see the lava! Wait, or is it magma?' First, yes, typically it's lava you're looking for - lava is anything that's erupted from the volcano (to the surface) and it comes in two flavors, Pahoehoe and A`a. You can read more about...

Though the Big Island may be the newest island in the chain, and has the fewest major beaches, the island still has some of the best beaches in the world. Some of the Big Island's beaches are accessible only by trail (as you'll see below) - but most are easily available to all visitors. There are beaches full of drama with crashing waves while...

Below you will find information about birdwatching, birding, and and bird watching tours on the Big Island of Hawaii. These links are meant to help you find the best locations to bird watch on the island. If you have any additional links or books that you'd like to share, please contact us and we'll add them to the list. In our opinion there...

Recently we set out on a mission to go through our thousands of Big Island of Hawaii photographs and pick out the creme de la creme of our finest photos. We're not professional photographers or anything, but we have to admit we're pretty pleased with how these photos came out. It was a combination of knowing just enough about our camera...