There are a huge number of diverse trails on the Big Island. Our Trails Page offers both popular trails as well as some rare, hidden and off-the-road gems.
The Big Island has some beautiful roads - from coastal drives to rugged 3-wheel only off road experiences. We present some well-known as well as more obscure scenic drives.
The Big Island has a surprising number of Parks. Many are hidden below bridges or off side-roads. We give a list of parks and document some of the more popular ones.
The Big Island is home to a number of world-class astronomical observatories at the summit of Mauna Kea. There are many opportunities for the visitor... from free stargazing at the Visitors Center evey night of the year (weather permitting), tours of various Observatory base and summit facilities, and the exceptional 'Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo.
The Big Island has hot and cold running lava. Where else can you hike a couple of miles and enjoy watching lava flow right in front of you, creating new land. Our Volcano pages give you everything you need to prepar for hiking to the lava flow and finding fantastic surface flows and ocean entries. Be sure to read our warning page to learn what to do and how to stay safe.
