Kiholo Bay
Kiholo Bay is accessed via a rough road at the mile marker 82 north of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The road winds down through the lava flows to a parking area near the by and then we … Continue reading →
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Kiholo South Hike
Kiholo Bay is found on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawai’i. The whole area was covered in lava flows less than 200 years ago so access is often a rough road through ragged, barren black lava beds. … Continue reading →
On Top of Mauna Kea
The summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii is 4207 m (13 802 feet). A road goes all the way tot he top, but the road past the 9400 foot elevation is gravel and 4WD is recommended. … Continue reading →
Kua Bay Hike
The northern end of Kekaha Kai State Park (formerly Kona Coast State Park) on the Island of Hawai’i has a couple of rough access roads that wind through the young (1809) black lava flows down to an area near the … Continue reading →
Makalawena Trail
The south end of Kekaha Kai State Park (formerly Kona Coast State Park) is accessed via a rough road through the lava flows to a parking area near Mahai’ula Bay. On a previous day, we hiked south to Makole’a Point … Continue reading →
Hapuna to Mauna Kea
On the Big Island of Hawai’i are a number of routes along the coastline, crossing lava fields around points and into bays and beaches. One of the best beaches (or the best) is at Hapuna Bay State Park. This is … Continue reading →