January 15, 2015
Located at Keāhole Point, NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAI‘I AUTHORITY is a sprawling 800-acre complex populated by entrepreneurs engaged in innovative technology and product development, as well as scientists, who explore geothermal energy, wind power and hydrogen energy. KEĀHOLE CENTER…
January 15, 2015
PĀWAI BAY is an exquisite spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. A PROTECTED MARINE SANCTUARY, the bay is populated by more than 600 species of tropical fish, moray eels, manta rays, green sea turtles and the occasional dolphin. Underwater ledges,…
January 15, 2015
PARKER RANCH rolls over 150,000 acres of scenic upcountry terrain. It is the home of the first Hawaiian PANIOLO (cowboys), a RACE TRACK, where record-setting thoroughbreds were trained, and a still-functioning CATTLE RANCH. Its colorful history can be traced to…
January 15, 2015
At colorful, OPEN-AIR MARKETS , you’ll find fresh, homegrown produce at bargain prices. Look for local favorites like sweet and juicy Ka‘ū oranges, Puna papayas, cherimoya, poha berries, Hāmākua mushrooms, sugarloaf pineapples, Hilo lychees, Waimea strawberries PHO TO: JEFF S…
January 15, 2015
Ever wondered what goes into making that magical treat called CHOCOLATE? Luckily for visitors to Hawai‘i Island, Kona boasts not only COFFEE FARMS but also a one-stop field-to-bar experience, the ORIGINAL HAWAIIAN CHOCOLATE FACTORY. While CACAO isn’t endemic to Hawai‘i,…
January 15, 2015
SADDLE ROAD (Route 200) cuts across the high valley, or saddle, between the island’s two massive volcanic mountains, MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA . It is the shortest route from Kailua-Kona to Hilo, accessible from Route 190 near Waimea. Once…
January 15, 2015
There’s something spellbinding about squinting into the Pacific and spying a POD OF WILD DOLPHINS spinning like shiny toy tops out of a sun-polished sea. These marine mammals may appear out of the blue and put on a show for…
January 15, 2015
In Hawai‘i, “keeping it local” and celebrating island food, art and culture are important. For many Hawai‘i residents, local support is the only thing that keeps them afloat, and for visitors and kama‘aina (locals) alike, cultural fun creates amiable festivities.…
January 15, 2015
WAILUKU RIVER is an 18-mile path of bubbling, cascading water that is particularly fearsome during heavy rains. Wailuku means “WATERS OF DESTRUCTION,” an apt moniker for this dangerous river where CONCEALED LAVA TUBES are known to create hazardous swimming conditions.…
January 15, 2015
FINE DINING in Hawai‘i is an elegant meal that is the direct result of a chef working from fresh-off-the-farm produce. Here, that combination is known as HAWAI‘I REGIONAL CUISINE, which combines the classic techniques of Europe, the savvy style and…
January 15, 2015
OCEAN KAYAKING is a great way to slip away from the crowds and get lost in the irresistible tug of nature. Whether you RENT A KAYAK to go or BOOK A GUIDED TOUR with an activity company, expect to move…
January 15, 2015
There’s a pot of gold at the end of one of Hilo’s major thoroughfares. It’s called RAINBOW FALLS, named for the rainbows that appear when the morning sun shines through the mist. Take WAIĀNUENUE DRIVE through Hilo and bear right…