Big Island
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.
Find Solitude and Serenity at the Waipiʻo Wayside Bed and Breakfast
At the very least, come to this quaint Hawaiʻi Island B&B for the buttermilk banana pancakes.
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.
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
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.
The Beloved Mauna Lani on Hawaiʻi Island is Transformed
The reimagined hotel, which opened in January 2020, is the first Auberge Resorts Collection property in Hawaiʻi.
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.
How to Travel Around Hawaiʻi Island Like a Foodie Family
Follow one family’s food adventures on a weekend jaunt to Hawai‘i Island.
A Local's Guide to Hawaii: Kuhao Zane
Hilo-born creative powerhouse Kuhao Zane, son of celebrated artist Sig Zane, shares his spots to eat and relax.
How to Road Trip from Kailua-Kona to Hilo
Trust us, taking the long way to Hilo via Hawaii Belt Road and Mamalahoa Highway is worth the drive.
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.
Why You Should Stop for Lunch at Hawaii Island's Volcano Garden Arts and Café Ono
Dine on healthy, hearty vegetarian fare and explore an eclectic art gallery and garden at this hidden gem, owned by artist Ira Ono.
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.
Destination: Hawaii Island
Explore the Big Island’s stunning geography, storied culture, ono food and plush resorts.
Wild Waipio, the Hawaii Island Valley Lost to Time
In sacred Waipio Valley, along Big Island’s wild coast, water is everything.
Get Specialty Coffee and Desserts at This New Hilo Bakery
The family-run Popover Bakery & Café bakes up doughnuts, flatbreads and, yes, popovers.
The Big Island's Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Is a Living Plant Museum
Nestled along the rugged Hamakua Coast is a fantasy forest of native and international flora with an ocean view.
Your Guide to Honokaa on Hawaiʻi Island
A thrifter’s paradise, Honokaa town on the Big Island is worth pulling over for.
Hawaii Telescopes Helped Capture the First Image of a Black Hole—and It Has a Hawaiian Name
Scientists worked with a UH Hilo professor to name the newly discovered black hole Powehi, a name sourced from the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation chant.
Check Out the Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Newest Bar on Wheels
If you're thirsting for a brew, don’t worry, the Kohala Beverage Cart is on the way.
