Golden Oldie: The Big Island of Hawaii—Kona and the South Coast
February 24, 2026
Kona is the most popular travel destination on the Big Island because its weather is nearly perfect,and the climate is dry and not too windy
Kona is the most popular travel destination on the Big Island because its weather is nearly perfect,and the climate is dry and not too windy
The largest collection of Petroglyphs is located in Volcanoes National Park, and can be explored on a well-established trail.
Akaka Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Hawaii.
Situated near the city of Hilo on Hawaii’s Big Island, this lovely waterfall is worth seeing.
Perhaps the best place on the Big Island to enjoy a sunset (from many great possibilities), Pu’uhonua o Honaunau (the Place of Refuge) is a remarkable destination. This is a National Historic site which should be…
I’m often amazed at how beautiful the small things in nature can be. Whether a bee pollinating a flower, a wild animal stopping to look at you, a blade of grass struggling to grow in a desert, or how sculpted lava can seem. These photos…
I’m a huge fan of National Parks, and one of the most amazing parks anywhere is Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s Big Island. When you visit, you’ll know why it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site !
One of my favorite places to travel is the Big Island of Hawaii. Where else can you find the tallest mountains in the world, the most active volcano in the world, and a surreal landscape of lava flows, desert vegetation, coffee plantations and…
It’s not every day a traveler has to deal with a hurricane — especially when vacationing in the South Pacific. My first brushes with one were exciting in a way, but tedious in most respects. I’ve experienced a number of “natural…
Kona is the most popular travel destination on the Big Island because its weather is nearly perfect,and the climate is dry and not too windy
The largest collection of Petroglyphs is located in Volcanoes National Park, and can be explored on a well-established trail.
Situated near the city of Hilo on Hawaii’s Big Island, this lovely waterfall is worth seeing.
Perhaps the best place on the Big Island to enjoy a sunset (from many great possibilities), Pu’uhonua o Honaunau (the Place of Refuge) is a remarkable destination. This is a National Historic site which should be…
I’m often amazed at how beautiful the small things in nature can be. Whether a bee pollinating a flower, a wild animal stopping to look at you, a blade of grass struggling to grow in a desert, or how sculpted lava can seem. These photos…
I’m a huge fan of National Parks, and one of the most amazing parks anywhere is Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s Big Island. When you visit, you’ll know why it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site !
One of my favorite places to travel is the Big Island of Hawaii. Where else can you find the tallest mountains in the world, the most active volcano in the world, and a surreal landscape of lava flows, desert vegetation, coffee plantations and…
It’s not every day a traveler has to deal with a hurricane — especially when vacationing in the South Pacific. My first brushes with one were exciting in a way, but tedious in most respects. I’ve experienced a number of “natural…