Hilo, Hawaii

 

The island of Hawaii is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, "Big Island." Some say the lifestyle here is about as sweet as it gets. Hilo is located in the northeastern region of the Big Island. This side of the island is renowned for its beautiful natural resources such as phenomenal waterfalls, well-kept gardens, alluring tropical rainforests, remarkable beaches, and so much more. Hilo is beautiful. Magnificent Akaka Falls is not only the gemstone of the Akaka Falls State Park, which is located 11 miles off the northeastern Hilo Coast, but it is also one of Hawaii’s well-known treasures. Akaka Falls near Hilo ia a gorgeous Big Island waterfall that descends 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge, ensuring one-of-a-kind breathtaking scenery of a cascading paradise. A self-guided 0.4-mile scenic hike through tropical forest, past bamboo groves, wild orchids, and draping ferns will get you to your final destination. The looping footpath not only allows you to enjoy the stunning views of Akaka Falls, but it also offers vistas of Kahuna Falls, the Akaka Falls State Park’s other notable waterfall. If you’re after out-of-this-world views, then make sure to take your camera and go for a scenic drive along the Hamakua Coast to see nothing but pure perfection. There is plenty of mesmerizing scenery along a 40 miles stretch of Hawaii’s northeastern coastline connecting Hilo and the Waipi’o Valley, ranging from lush green canyons and stunning rainforests to waterfalls and verdant valleys. Rainbow Falls is one of Hilo’s natural marvels, named for the rainbows that emerge from the early sun and mist around it. It falls down 80ft into a Wailuku River, cascading over a lava cave, which according to legend, is home to Hina, the ancient Hawaiian goddess of the moon. The Big Island is one huge garden where there is all sort of tropical plants and fruit. One of Hawaii's best values is the Hilo Farmer's market. You can buy anything here from dragonfruit to volcanic rock! This market brings together over 200 vendors selling all sorts of gifts. This island is known as "the land of eternal spring time." The average daytime summer temperature at sea level is 85° F (29.4° C), while the average daytime winter temperature is 78° (25.6° C). Temperatures at night are approximately 10° F lower than the daytime. Hilo gets regular trade wind showers (mostly at night). Hilo has several lovely tropical beaches. Kapa Radio