Sunset/Stargazing from Mauna Kea Mauna Kea (“White Mountain” in Hawaiian) is the premier spot for earth based telescopes, because it is thousands of miles from the nearest source of serious light pollution and almost 14,000 feet above sea level. This also makes it a world class sunset and stargazing spot. Talk about a harsh environment! [...]
Today I’m going to let you in on a local secret. An awesome hike through some of Hawai’i's most beautiful scenery to an incredible one hundred yard waterfall. The Big Island gives up her treasures reluctantly. But when she does, what a show! The coolest thing is, the trail is blasted out of vertical rock, [...]
When visiting Hawaii, the active lava flow on The Big Island is not to be missed. I recommend planning on staying in Volcano National Park overnight to get the best lava viewing. I’ve found good camping in and right outside the park 1 mi. toward Kona on the right. Also cabins for rent cheap. Call [...]
