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Want to go to other islands? www.AlohaAirlines.com . www.HawaiianAir.com www.PacificWings.com
Superferry hopes to honor the oceangoing spirit by making boat travel, once again, an important part of life here in the islands. Hawai‘i interisland travel aboard the Hawaii Superferry begins in July, 2007, with daily service from Honolulu to Kahului, Maui and Nawiliwili, Kaua‘i. Service to the Island of Hawai‘i begins in 2009.
Some other web sites worth visiting. www.HawaiiActivities.com gives you instant access to the largest selection of the best Hawaii tours and activities, Hawaii tourist attractions, sightseeing tours, and unique Hawaiian adventures. www.konaweb.com -- the KONAWEB Cams overlook Kailua Bay, in Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. They operate between the hours of 6 AM and 7 PM, daily. Photos are taken once a minute, looking South toward the Royal Kona Resort, and North towards Kailua Pier. www.eyeofhawaii.com/A_Brief_Tour/a_brief_tour.htm gives you a tour of the island and some local pronounciations. http://virtualguidebooks.com/Hawaii/BigIsland.html -- a virtual Guidebook to The Big Island of Hawaii www.nps.gov/havo-- a must-read for anyone planning to do some volcano visiting. At first glance, this National Park Service website for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is little more than a quick overview, but click on the blue "In-Depth" button for the full story. It is packed with both useful travel tips and advice that could even save your life: Read the well-illustrated section, "Viewing Lava: Common Sense is Not Enough. " On a lighter note, the pages detail hiking trails throughout the park, with fine government maps and background on the wildlife (including the endangered nene goose that unfortunately plays bumper tag with too many cars). See the links page for three other, lesser-known NPS parks on the island. A superb site. www.interpac.net~mtbike -- first stop for mountain bikers. Produced by the island's mountain bike association, it includes descriptions and maps for 10 public off-road trails and contacts for local bike shops. www.konacoastdivers.com -- for the scuba set, a dive center's website that includes a guide to dive sites, some FAQs about diving, and nice photos of some of the local fish. www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/hawaii.html -- brief illustrated guide to the island's state parks, from the Hawaiian Department of Land and Natural Resources. www.coffeetimes.com -- if you can resist the Kona coffee pages for a moment, check out the "Alternative Guide to the Big Island" at the bottom of the page; it's solid and straightforward. Also some interesting Big Island links. http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=HISPBI&cu_id=1 -- Big Island State Parks
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The
world's most active, and safest, volcano--Kilauea--one of the island's
most popular visitor attractions.
Terrain
ranging from quiet sandy beaches to dense tropical rainforests to verdant
pasturelands. 
A huge variety of marine life that flourishes along Hawaii's dramatic
coastline. There are over 750 miles of coast and shoreline with 700 species
of fish, 400 seaweed, 1,000 mollusks, and 1,350 invertebrates.
Hawaii's
Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in the Pacific Basin at 13,796 feet. The
Big Island provides astronomers with the best stargazing on Planet Earth.
A
rewarding experience by taking a driving tour of Kona coffee country.
Spend the day exploring these less traveled Kona roads. Your vacation
experience will be enriched, and you'll come away with a deeper understanding
of these communities and their cultural heritage.
The
Puako Petroglyphs are carved into a large field of lava in the Kohala
area of the Big Island of Hawaii. Hundreds and hundreds of petroglyphs
cover this area and the Hawaiians say that if you stand among the lava
rocks and close your eyes, you can hear the sound of rock scraping against
rock. 
Sea
turtles are always easy to spot at the beautiful black sand beach of Punalu'u.
They nest here, and scour the shoreline rocks for algae. An old trail
leads from the north end of the beach across vast rocky lava fields to
other sheltered coves where more turtles, and a "heiau" can
be seen. The hike also gives you a chance to enjoy the panoramic view
of the southeast flank of Mauna Loa.
The cliffs at South Point feature a lot of ancient Hawaiian history, a
sparkling, olive green sand beach, and a chance to feel like you are standing
at the end of the world. Sunsets can be spectacular here, too. Bring water,
as there is none for miles. Better yet, stop in the little town of Na'alehu
for picnic supplies, and spend the day hiking the coast to the green sand
beach.
Pu'uhonua
O Honaunau or "Place of Refuge" National Historical Park is
one of the most beautifully Hawaiian locations you can imagine. This National
Historic Site is one of the best locations for learning about ancient
Hawaiian life. Talk to the rangers, as they are proud of the park and
it shows. Wes will even play the nose flute for you by request. Demonstrations
of local skills are often happening here.
