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3. / 4. March - Honolulu Festival Wednesday, 22 February 2012 The 18th Honolulu Festival is on Saturday, 3 March held again for two days - this time a little smaller, as tradition had about 30 groups from Japan,... Read more...
Pukiawe Sunday, 29 January 2012 Pukiawe is a very adaptable shrub, growing from nearly sea level upwards to 10,000 feet. Covered with many tiny greyish leaves, it bears small round... Read more...
Ama'u Sunday, 29 January 2012 This fern looks much like the hapu'u, though the fronds are simple and unbranched Young fronds are often tinged with red or pink as they The 'ama'u... Read more...
Akia Sunday, 29 January 2012 These shrubs or small trees have a smooth brownish grey bark marked by leaf scars. The fruits are a bright orange and they are sometimes confused... Read more...
Ili'ahi Sunday, 29 January 2012 The sandalwood has pale yellowish leaves, which serve as an indication that the tree is a partial parasite, Its roots entwine with those of... Read more...
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Big Island Hawaii, A guide to the most incredible natural beauty on earth |
Big Island PlacesPololu Valley
 The morning is the best time to visit this picturesque perch overlooking a stretch of sea cliffs. Pololu valley is located at the end of Highway 270 in North Kohala. On your drive up Highway 270, be s [ ... ]
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Big Island Must See & DoAkaka Falls State Park
 Akaka Falls State Park is a state park on Hawaiʻi Island, in the US state of Hawaii.A meandering path looped located 10 minutes takes you to the best places to admire the two cascades, 'Akaka and Kah [ ... ]
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Big Island Must See & DoTropical Botanical Garden
 The Tropical Botanical Gardens are known as "The garden in a valley on the ocean". The 40 acre valley contains over 2000 species and attracts visitors from all over the world. The valley acts as a nat [ ... ]
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Big Island PlacesUmauma Falls
 This is on the rainy side of The Big Island. The drive around and to these falls is beautiful, and there is also a little rain forest you can visit. One of the most stunning waterfall settings in Hawa [ ... ]
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Big Island PlacesKilauea Volcano
 Kilauea is known for its fountains of lava and lava fluids entering the ocean through lava tubes. But what if red volcanic activity may have in its dynamic eruptive much more violent and dangerous dur [ ... ]
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Big Island PlacesBig Island Tree Molds
 Fluid basaltic lava may preserve the shapes of trees and other objects by solidifying around them. Tree molds are formed when lava surrounds a tree, chills against it, and then drains away. The standi [ ... ]
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Big Island PlacesBig Island Waiakea Peninsula
One of the prettier sides of the Big Island is Waiakea Peninsula. Protruding into Hilo Bay, the peninsula is lined with stately banyan trees that form a canopy over Banyan Drive. Many of the trees hav [ ... ]
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Big Island PlacesWailoa River State Park
 Wailoa River State Recreation Area encompasses 130 acres in downtown Hilo between the city and the Pacific Ocean. The park surrounds the Wailoa River. The park contains memorials for tsunami victims [ ... ]
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Big Island PlacesBig Island Pe'epe'e Falls
 The Falls & Boiling Pots Pe'epe'e Falls are in Hilo, near downtown. The river where the falls plunge is called Wailuku. This is also the longest river in Hawaii with 29 km.
Falls & Boiling P [ ... ]
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Big Island PlacesWailuku River State Park
 Wailuku River State Park lies a short distance from downtown Hilo and encompasses 16 acres along the Wailuku River. The park contains spectacular natural features along the river.
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Big Island BeachesMakalawena Beach Big Island
 This long crescent beach is interspersed with rocky area and sandy beaches. There are areas perfect for swimming and other areas with great snorkeling potential.
The unusual combination of black lava [ ... ]
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Big Island BeachesHonaunau Bay
 This short stretch on an otherwise lava covered coast (right) has an offshore reef with fantastic snorkeling. The easiest way in and out of the ocean here is the nearby boat ramp. The beach is within [ ... ]
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Big Island BeachesWaipio Beach
 The longest black sand beach on the entire island, Waipio Beach also ranks among Hawaii's most secluded.
Among the seven valleys in the length of the Hamakua Coast, Waipio Valley is the largest and [ ... ]
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Big Island BeachesKolekole Beach Park
 A tranquil span of rocks interrupted by grassy areas and fronted by a tossing ocean, Kolekole is especially popular with the locals who use its five pavilions for a wide variety of social functions an [ ... ]
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Big Island GardensLili'uokalani Park and Gardens
 The Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens covers almost 30 acres on the Waiakea Peninsula. It is named for Queen Lili'uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii who bequethed part of park land for public [ ... ]
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Big Island GardensBig Island Tropical Botanical Gardens
 The Tropical Botanical Gardens are known as "The garden in a valley on the ocean". The 40 acre valley contains over 2000 species and attracts visitors from all over the world. The valley acts as a nat [ ... ]
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Big Island Trails & HikesCaptain Cook Monument Trail
 This is a strenuous 4 mile round trip hike that descends 1,400 ft to the Captain Cook Monument.
A white obelisk on the north side of Kealakekua Bay marks the approximate site where Captain James Cook [ ... ]
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Big Island Trails & HikesPololu Valley Trail
 The Pololu Valley Trail is a strenuous, 4-mile trail. It includes great views of the Pololu Valley and a black sand beach. The trail, sometimes referred to as Awini Trail, that leads down to the blac [ ... ]
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Big Island Trails & HikesWaimanu Valley Trail (Z-Trail)
 The Waimanu Valley Trail is a strenuous 9-mile switchback trail. that climbs 1,200 ft to the top of ridge, then descends into the Waimanu Valley. The views into Waipio Valley as you start up the trai [ ... ]
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Big Island Trails & HikesKilauea Iki Trail
 Kilauea Iki Trail starts from Kilauea Iki Overlook. This trail is one of the best in the park, offering excellent opportunities to enjoy Hawaiian rain forest and plants, see views of Kilauea Iki pit c [ ... ]
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