19 Fun Things to Do on a Day Trip to Hilo
Hilo, Hawai'i is only 23-miles from our vacation rentals in Volcano Village. Ready to take a day trip to the town where Tutu grew up? Check out 19 of our favorite things to do when visiting Hilo!
Celebrate Fresh Fruit & Veggies Month at the Volcano Farmers Market
Grab your baskets and reusable bags and start your Sunday at the Volcano Farmers Market on Hawai'i Island - An abundance of produce, handcrafted goods, and homegrown food await!
Take in Scenic Views Along the Kahuku Unit’s Reopened Trails
Add the Kona Trail and Glover Trail in Hawai’i Volcano National Park’s Kahuku Unit back to your summer itinerary. The Park recently reopened these two trails, so get ready for a fantastic day trip from Volcano, HI.
Helpful COVID Vaccine Info for Hawai’i Travelers
Get the latest info from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i State Department of Health on COVID-19 testing for travelers, vaccine cards, and mandatory self-quarantine. Here's what you need to know about planning your upcoming trip to the Big Island!
The Iconic Story of Hawaii’s ʻOhiʻa Lehua
April showers bring May flowers, but according to a Hawaiian story, it’s the ʻōhiʻa lehua’s flowers that bring showers. Read more about origins of this belief, the iconic ʻōhiʻa’s intrinsic part in Hawaiian culture, and what we can all do to protect these endemic trees.
May Day is Lei Day!
May Day is Lei Day in Volcano and all across Hawai'i Nei! Can't celebrate in person? Check out Tutu's tips for crafting, displaying, and exchanging the perfect May Day Lei and celebrating this colorful Hawaiian holiday!
Make Your Next Vacation a Sustainable Adventure
Make your Hawaii vacation a sustainable adventure. Ecotourism allows you to experience places like the Big Island without disturbing the ecosystem or making a negative impact on the environment.
Add the Kilauea Iki Trail to Your Hiking Bucket List
In Volcano, HI we have an abundance of adventures awaiting trail runners and hikers of all levels, including the epic Kīlauea Iki Trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This hike gives you the chance to gaze into a vent that once spewed fountains of molten lava thousands of feet in the air. Find out more about how you can hike this trail through a lush rainforest to the crater floor and back!
Find Rare Avian Life on the Kipukapuaulu Trail (Bird Park)
Find rare avian life while hiking on the Kipukapuaulu Trail (Bird Park). Don’t miss seeing and hearing the array of stunning birds on this kīpuka on the slopes of Hawaii Island’s Mauna Loa.
Explore the Newly Reopened Thurston Lava Tube
Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) has reopened! A favorite attraction in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, read more about what happened while it was closed to the public for a year... and how to explore the lava tube yourself!
What to Pack for Your Trip to Volcano, Hawaii: The Ultimate Packing List
Wondering what to pack for a trip to Volcano, Hawaii? If you’re planning a trip to Volcano, this is the Ultimate Volcano Hawaii Packing List for long weekends exploring the Big Island’s Volcano Village and hiking in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Find Fossilized Footprints in Hawaii’s Ka’u Desert
The Ka’ū Desert is located in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. It’s a remote area with little foot traffic, lots of mesmerizing landscape, and some mysterious footprints. Read more about hiking the Kaʻū Desert Trail to the Kamakai'a Hills, taking the Maunaiki Trail to the Twin Pit Craters, and a rugged trail that leads to Pele’s hair.