Merrie Monarch Festival taking place next week
The annual Merrie Monarch Festival is one of Hawaii’s most popular events, taking place at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii from April 24 to April 30, 2011. The week-long event features an internationally acclaimed hula competition, an art show, a crafts fair and a parade through Hilo. The festival is a non-profit organization that was established in honor of the legacy left by King David Kalakaua, who inspired... [Read more]
Hula Cove Kapoho Vacation Rental Review
Hula Cove is a beautiful getaway located in Kapoho on the Big Island of Hawaii. We spent a week here and we really enjoyed the cottage and the surroundings. The cottage itself was very comfortable and perfect for two people. There was all the necessary equipment to cook, do laundry and go snorkeling. The house is one of the better ones in the area. If you take a walk through the neighborhood you will see that some houses are not so nice... [Read more]
Kapoho-Kalapana Road 137 (Red Road)
Kapoho-Kalapana Road 137 is a narrow and winding, but very scenic road that will take you on an unforgettable journey through tropical rainforests and lava fields. The road is also known as the “Red Road” because of its unique red cinder pavement. However, this pavement only remains in one area of the road (at its northern end). The rest of the road has been resurfaced with black asphalt in 2000. There are a few attractions... [Read more]
Akaka Falls State Park, Honomu
The Akaka Falls State Park on the Big Island’s northeastern Hamakua Coast is home to two of the island’s most popular waterfalls – Akaka Falls and Kahuna Falls. A beautiful 0.4-mile loop trail leads through the park, through a lush rainforest filled with bamboo groves, tropical flowers and ferns to the two waterfalls. First up on this short hike will be the 100-foot Kahuna Falls, which will already make you curious to see the much... [Read more]
Hikiau Heiau (Hawaiian temple)
Hikiau Heiau, located at the east side of Kealakekua Bay and overlooking the Captain Cook Monument across the bay, is an important Hawaiian temple site. The heiau was dedicated to the Hawaiian god Lono. When Capt. Cook came to the Big Island of Hawaii in 1778, ceremonies were held here. The heiau was restored in 1917. As with all Hawaiian heiaus, show your respect by not climbing on or removing any stones. ... [Read more]
