| The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest and | | | | steam. This is an incredible experience! |
| youngest island of the chain. Because it has an | | | | Head south of the park and enjoy the black |
| active volcano, this island is still growing. There are | | | | beaches of Hawaii, such as Punalu'u Black Sand |
| five volcanoes on the island. Kilauea, the shortest | | | | Beach. At the most southern part of the island is |
| volcano of the group is the most active volcano in | | | | Green Sand Beach. Continue driving around the |
| the world. It has been erupting almost | | | | southern point and drive to the Western side of |
| continuously since 1983. Watching Kilauea erupt is | | | | the island, or the "sunny side" of the island. Kona |
| one of the most exciting scenes you will ever | | | | has the most sunshine on the island. The beaches |
| witness. You can literally see the earth being born! | | | | are tamer and better for swimming. Most of the |
| The island's terrain offers barren lava fields, black | | | | island's resorts are on this side. The Kona side |
| beaches, tropical jungles, and snowcapped | | | | gets less rain and is therefore not as lush. |
| mountains. The summit of Mauna Kea offers the | | | | At the very northern point of this road lies the |
| most beautiful views from the world's clearest | | | | picturesque town of Hawi. There are many art |
| skies. | | | | shops here to enjoy. Heading north to the end of |
| Hilo Bay is home to more then 100,000 people. | | | | the road is the Pololu Lookout. You can hike down |
| This city is located on the Eastern side of the | | | | to the Pololu Beach by a trail. At the bottom, you |
| island. Hilo is known as the rainy side of the island. | | | | will find black sand dunes. |
| They get around 130 inches of rain annually. The | | | | If you want a "cowboy" experience, head to |
| terrain is like a lush rain forest. Hilo has had two | | | | Parker Ranch. Parker Ranch is known for their |
| documented tsunamis and many earthquakes. | | | | long-horned cattle. Hawaiian cowboys are called |
| You can see cruise ships docked in the harbors of | | | | Paniolo. You can take a 45 minute wagon tour of |
| Hilo Bay. Hilo has mind-blowing waterfalls. | | | | a section of the range. You can also visit the |
| Heading south takes you to Hawaii Volcanoes | | | | Parker Ranch Historic Homes in Waimea. At the |
| National Park. This is a sight not to be missed. | | | | Parker Range Visitors Center, you can see videos |
| Watch Kilauea erupt, walk through the lava tubes, | | | | of the ranch's history and cruise the museum. |
| see the lava hitting the ocean in big waves of | | | | Enjoy your visit to the Big Island! |