| On the big island of Hawaii you will find diversity in | | | | town; nonetheless, that offers some history and |
| the geography ranging from beaches to | | | | culture complete with Bed and Breakfasts. |
| volcanoes. You will find miles and miles of | | | | There is a quiet little town called Puako located on |
| undeveloped land as well as bustling urban | | | | the Southern Kohalo Coast that is home to the |
| development in cities like Kailua -Kona. Hilo, which | | | | fabulous tide pools. This is accessible by highway |
| is located on the windy side of the island, gets a | | | | 19 near the Hapuna Beach State Park. The giant |
| lot of rainfall. This contributes to the lush green | | | | tide pools are home to some marine life including |
| landscaping of this side of the island making Hilo an | | | | coral making this destination a must see. |
| interesting sight and a must see on the list of | | | | However, don't plan on staying in Puako, it is such |
| destinations. | | | | a small town that it doesn't have any lodging and |
| Most people begin there journey on the big island | | | | it really is off the beaten path. |
| in Kona. You should plan to take a few days to | | | | Who would have thought that horseback riding |
| relax and enjoy the nearby beaches, or perhaps | | | | would be on the list of activities for a Hawaiian |
| go snorkeling at Kealakekuea Bay. Next you | | | | vacation? Well, actually there is a huge ranch |
| should take some time to explore the Hawaii | | | | called the Dahana Ranch Roughriders in Waimea. |
| Volcanoes National Park. This is a must see on the | | | | It's owned and operated by a native Hawaiian |
| list. The park is amazing to say the least. If you | | | | family and is still a working cattle ranch. The ranch |
| have plenty of time you can actually make camp | | | | raises and breeds, and trains cattle and horses. |
| in the park and really explore. The park has over | | | | There are also some excellent cycling |
| 140 miles of hiking trails and is nothing short of | | | | opportunities here in Waimea as the terrain is full |
| spectacular. If you are short on time, you should | | | | of rolling hills. |
| still take a drive through the park. | | | | Before checking out and leaving the island stop |
| There is a stretch of Highway 137 dubbed Red | | | | into the Pololu Valley which will offer some hiking |
| Road that is also worth visiting. There is a canopy | | | | trails. You can even take a mule ride through the |
| of Milo and Hala trees that have intertwined to | | | | valley. Lastly, you should take some more time to |
| form a sort of a tunnel effect. | | | | relax on the white sandy beaches of the big |
| You should also plan to spend some time in Hilo. | | | | island. Or perhaps, take one last snorkeling |
| The lush landscaping makes for great scenery and | | | | opportunity at Kauna'oa Bay. Whatever you |
| picture taking opportunities. Hilo has been called | | | | decide to do, I'm sure that your stay in Hawaii will |
| the rainiest city in the USA, so don't expect much | | | | amaze. |
| in the way of beaches. But Hilo is a cute little | | | | |