Hawaiʻi Island: What To Do
The 5 Best Hikes for Beginners on Hawaiʻi Island
Soak in the beauty of the Big Isle from these trails, voted the best for novices in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
This Hilo-Based Company is Brewing Tea with Māmaki
Big Island-based Shaka Tea is the first line of Hawai‘i-grown herbal ice teas brewed with the endemic māmaki.
The 5 Best Farm Tours on Hawaiʻi Island
Here’s a ranked list of the best farm tours on Hawaiʻi Island, according to our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
There’s a New Viewing Area to see the Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The spot is located further back from the dangerous sea cliffs at the end of Chain of Crater Road.
This Little Zoo is a Hidden Gem on Hawaiʻi Island
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo is the only zoo in the U.S. located in a tropical rainforest.
Hawaiʻi’s Famous Lava Tube Reopens Today
Nāhuku, or Thurston Lava Tube, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been closed to the public for nearly two years.
3 Thrift Stores You Need to Find on Hawaiʻi Island
In a small community a mile away from Kealakekua, there's a treasure trove of historic collectibles and discounted designer clothing.
Your Guide to Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island
This sleepy town on the northeastern side of the Big Island has everything from scenic waterfalls to a charming zoo.
Hawai‘i Island’s Ka Lae is Full of Hawaiian History
Also known as South Point, Ka Lae is so much more than just the southernmost point of the United States.
Peer Into The Sea With This Big Island Paddleboard Tour
The new LightSUP tours let you experience the Kohala Coast on a paddleboard like you’ve never seen before.
Your Guide to Hōlualoa, Big Island
This low-key bohemian borough is flush with artsy boutiques, locally sourced grinds and some of the best coffee in the nation.
It’s Snowing in Hawaii (Again!)
While Oahu, Kauai and Maui were getting thunderstorms and heavy rains, Hawaii Island's Mauna Kea got a sprinkle of snow.
8 Local and Independent Book Shops You Need to Visit in Hawaiʻi
You don’t have to be a bookworm to appreciate these locally owned treasures.
Explore a Hawaiian Forest and Volcanic Caldera on the Kilauea Iki Trail
After surviving a historic eruption over a year ago, most of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island has reopened, including the popular Kilauea Iki trail.
Wild Waipio, the Hawaii Island Valley Lost to Time
In sacred Waipio Valley, along Big Island’s wild coast, water is everything.