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All about the Big Island of Hawaii
Often called the 'Big Island' to help distinguish it from the 1,500 mile long archipelago with which it shares its name, Hawai'i, the Big Island has certainly earned its nickname. Sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean the landmass of the Big Island is approximately the same size as the state of Connecticut, about 4,050 sq. miles and still growing daily thanks to Kilauea Volcano on the eastern coast of the island. Composed of five major volcanoes, the island is the youngest in the Hawaiian chain with origins dating back some 800,000 years to present day.It is not purely these massive geographic bodies that create the mystique of Hawai'i. There is a world in Hawai'i that resides upon the slopes of these mountains that rivals any other place on earth. Mother nature pulled out all the stops when she created this place.
Waterfalls of unimaginable beauty, giant cliffs that tower above crashing waves, rivers of molten lava, snow-capped peaks, barren deserts, lava fields, rainforests, and valleys of indescribable beauty adorn this sacred land. An island bursting with new life of all kinds, from the fresh land to the unique flora and fauna, there is no other place quite as magical as this one.
The Big Island of Hawai'i seems determined to break the norm, the stereotype of the average tropical island that is. Here you'll find the ongoing battle between green forests, black lava fields, the ocean, and the rain almost incomprehensible, the diversity is simply stunning. You may find yourself wondering, is this an ancient landscape or a future one? On the Big Island it's always best to expect the unexpected. Even the beaches don't follow the rules here. It's almost easier to find a black sand beach than a white one, and if you're adventurous enough, you can even sink your toes into one of the world's few green sand beaches.
Hikers, horseback riders, and land lovers in general will find a wide variety of stunning peaks, valleys, forests, and lava fields to explore. Water lovers will find a mecca of activities awaiting them, especially on the leeward side where the two giant volcanoes create near pristine water and wave conditions year round. Snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving and much more are superb here. Golfers, beach lovers, and bird watchers can also take pleasure in knowing there are unmatched locations for each of their passions.
It is ironic, but what is so easily forgotten about the 'Big Island' is what is the most obvious, its size. You can expect lots of driving on the island. The quick and frequent stops found on the other islands in the chain don't always exist here. Some drives are spectacular, when others are long and even dull. Many have compared driving around the Big Island to that of a nine state road trip; it's so large and diverse. But don't let the Big Island's size scare you off, it just means there's more to explore. Where else could you go snow skiing, walk to a lava flow, surf, snorkel, and visit a rainforest in the same day? Where else could you find an island that emits the mana, the aura of Hawai'i, quite like this one? Deep in lore, full of adventure, bursting with life, and home to the only land younger than you are, Aloha to the Big Island of Hawai'i... let the adventure begin.
The Big Island of Hawai'i seems determined to break the norm, the stereotype of the average tropical island that is. Here you'll find the ongoing battle between green forests, black lava fields, the ocean, and the rain almost incomprehensible, the diversity is simply stunning. You may find yourself wondering, is this an ancient landscape or a future one? On the Big Island it's always best to expect the unexpected. Even the beaches don't follow the rules here. It's almost easier to find a black sand beach than a white one, and if you're adventurous enough, you can even sink your toes into one of the world's few green sand beaches.
Hikers, horseback riders, and land lovers in general will find a wide variety of stunning peaks, valleys, forests, and lava fields to explore. Water lovers will find a mecca of activities awaiting them, especially on the leeward side where the two giant volcanoes create near pristine water and wave conditions year round. Snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving and much more are superb here. Golfers, beach lovers, and bird watchers can also take pleasure in knowing there are unmatched locations for each of their passions.
It is ironic, but what is so easily forgotten about the 'Big Island' is what is the most obvious, its size. You can expect lots of driving on the island. The quick and frequent stops found on the other islands in the chain don't always exist here. Some drives are spectacular, when others are long and even dull. Many have compared driving around the Big Island to that of a nine state road trip; it's so large and diverse. But don't let the Big Island's size scare you off, it just means there's more to explore. Where else could you go snow skiing, walk to a lava flow, surf, snorkel, and visit a rainforest in the same day? Where else could you find an island that emits the mana, the aura of Hawai'i, quite like this one? Deep in lore, full of adventure, bursting with life, and home to the only land younger than you are, Aloha to the Big Island of Hawai'i... let the adventure begin.
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