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.
On Hawai’i Island, we’re surrounded by green year round. We even have a beach with green sand! Papakōlea Beach is only 52 miles from our vacation rentals in Volcano, HI, making it a day trip that you don’t want to miss!
A black sand beach lined by rows of coconut palm trees makes Punalu’u Black Sand Beach a memorable sight on Hawaii Island. Formed of volcanic materials and small lava fragments, this black sand is one of the coolest sights on the Big Island. And you just might encounter a sea turtle (honu) while snorkeling and exploring the bay! Read more about snorkeling, picnicking, and exploring this rare beach.
Dreaming of lush rainforests, tropical plants, rare flowers, sunrises, stargazing and adventure? It can all be found within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island! Ready to get off the beaten path and into nature? Here are our top 5 reasons why Volcano, Hawai’i is the nature lover’s paradise you’ve been dreaming of!
When it comes to a romantic evening, you can’t go wrong cuddling up in front of the fire at Tutu’s Place or the Ola’a House. The next time you visit the Big Island with your sweetheart, be sure to check out Lorna and Albert's other top picks for romantic destinations and unique dates in Hawai’i, including wine tasting, horseback riding, and more!
Working remotely comes with flexibility and the freedom to work from anywhere, including Hawai’i Island. So if you have been working remotely, why not take advantage of this newfound freedom and spend a week or two working in a new setting, like Volcano's lush rainforest on the Big Island.
Nature abounds in and around Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. And we’re not just referring to the Kilauea Volcano, which is currently (and nonchalantly) erupting - Many animals call the park [...]
In March of 2020, at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Hawai’i put stringent lockdown measures in place to ensure the safety of our islands, requiring that [...]
