Mahukona Whale Watching, Ala Kahakai Beach Trail Hike
Though Connie and I chose not to stay at Mahukona our first night on the Kohala Coast we headed there this morning on multiple local's words the whale watching...
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Kua Beach, Petroglyphs, Sunset from Spencer Beach
Today we slowed things down a bit with less driving. Connie and I started out at Kua Bay beach park for some sun and relaxation. The beautiful beach was...
Morning in Laupahoehoe, Waipi'o Valley & Hi'iawe Waterfall Hike
It was hard to get over how beautiful our camping spot at Laupahoehoe really was this morning. Connie and I enjoyed watching the sunrise and surf for a while...
Volcanic Pool Soak, Waterfalls, and Tonight's Campground
Our lazy morning started out with a dip in a small, volcanically-heated pool in the very campground we were staying. Connie and I shared the pool with a family...
Kapoho Tide Pool Snorkeling, Lava Hike
Connie and I awoke in our second campground of the trip to beautiful sunshine and surfers. Turns out the beach here at Isaac Hale, though not at all sandy,...
Waking Up in Ho'okena & Kilauea Volcano Day
Morning's light woke Connie and me today where we parked our tent/van at Ho'okena Beach Park. I watched the ocean and enjoyed dawn over the broad, gentle, basalt slopes...
Landed on the Big Island
After a smooth walk, light rail, and two plane hops Connie and I were on the Big Island of Hawaii. The folks from Lost Campers picked us up, briefed...
Geo Nerd Moment ~ Images of Tsunami Action in Hilo Bay
Spent some of my day today following the tsunami warnings issued to the islands of Hawai'i after a massive 8.8 magnitude quake rocked Chile. A local station streamed live...