Travel guides & island stories
Practical guides to Hilo tours, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, lava viewing, and cruise shore excursions.
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park could soon become permanently owned by Hawaiʻi County following a tentative purchase agreement announced by Mayor Kimo Alameda…
We’re still watching Halemaʻumaʻu and wondering: when will Kīlauea’s next lava fountains rise above the crater?
Hōlei Sea Arch had collapsed into the Pacific Ocean by September 27, 2026, with the exact timing unknown.
A complete guide to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach: turtles, history, facilities, and how to visit as part of a Hilo volcano tour.
Everything you need to know about seeing lava on Hawaiʻi Island, from current eruption updates to cultural etiquette.
A side-by-side comparison of Hawaiʻi Island's two most famous waterfalls near Hilo, and how to see both in one day.
How to choose a Hilo shore excursion that fits your port window, sees the volcano, and gets you back to the ship on time.
