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 Areas of Interest to Writers Adventure! Kilauea Volcano Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the number one visitors attraction in the State of Hawaii is the Earth’s longest- ever recorded continuous eruption. Other National Parks on the Big Island include Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, and Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site. Several outfitters offer guided hikes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea's lava flow.
Ag-Tourism As vacationers seek more substance during their precious leisure time, Hawaii’s Big Island is quickly surfacing as a destination that offers many unique ag-tourism options. "Ag-tourism," defined as the overlap between agriculture and tourism, is a trend-setting experience within more conventionally known definitions of tourism and is a unique way people can experience more of Hawaii’s Big Island. Hawaii AgVentures is a program of the Big Island Farm Bureau that combines the people, foods and farms of Hawaii’s Big Island into experiences of diverse cultures, extraordinary produce and natural beauty. A Hawaii AgVenture is like no other tour offering in the islands. Hawaii AgVentures works to coordinate your interests with our participating growers and processors, providing a full range of visits. On-farm visits of Hawaii AgVentures represent a good, balanced variety and diversity of crops, geographic areas, and producers on the Big Island. Phone: 1-800-660.6011 Weddings and Romance Let the legendary sunsets and hula moons on Hawaii’s Big Island set the mood for a memorable destination wedding and honeymoon. Discover secret beaches with tranquil shores, tidal pools and secluded coves, magical black, green and white sandy beaches all beckon to lovers on Hawaii’s Big Island. Brides-to-be planning a destination wedding and honeymoon will find it is easier with the Big Island Visitors Bureau’s new Happily Ever After romance guide. This planner is filled with information on wedding venues, florists, wedding service planners and the romantic resorts that dot the island. Driving Hawaii’s Big Island
Stargazing on Mauna Kea Of course, nothing matches the 360-degree view afforded by Mauna Kea.Measured from its base at the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world, and sunset at the summit of this majestic peak is something few people experience and no one could forget. As night falls, yet another show begins. Home to 13 of the world’s most powerful telescopes including Subaru Telescope, the largest telescope in the world, Mauna Kea is about as close as a traveler can get to the stars without leaving earth. Sacred Places and Historic Sites A journey of discovery to the sacred places and historic sites of Hawaii’s Big Island unveil an understanding of the ancient Hawaiian culture and provide the perfect backdrop for restoration and rejuvenation. Stand in awe at Mookini Heiau (temple) where King Kamehameha the Great was born. Feel the power of Puukohola Heiau, the 224-foot long by 100-foot wide stone heiau platform, the site of King Kamehameha the Great launch to successfully unite all the Hawaiian islands. These just a sampling of the many cultural and historic sites that offer a the look into the rich past of Hawaii’s Big Island. Golf Capital of Hawaii Hawaii 's Big Island is cooled by gentle trade winds and is blessed with a year-round temperate climate, making it the perfect place to golf. World-renowned golf course architects including Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Palmer, Nicklaus, Weiskopf, Morrish, Seay and Robert Trent Jones, Jr have constructed championship courses from the island's varied terrain, creating some of the most challenging and visually stunning courses found today. For Story Ideas & More Information On Hawaii’s Big Island: Jessica Ferracane |
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