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Read blog post Hawaii Big Island - SOUTH Where we stopped to come up with our game plan!Overview of our volcano hikes!A glimpse of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.Crater Rim TrailWarming up by the steam vents from the active volcano.Starting to feel funny wandering around the sulfur banks.Entering the lava tubes!On the floor of a vast crater.You know, just a volcano erupting behind us!Crater Rim Drive - the darker black you see of newer lava and the grey is older lava.Look closely to find the Holei Sea Arch!Not the best day for a view from the Volcano House haDevastation Trail in the spitting rain.Joining the crowd to watch Kilauea erupt at night!Pictures don't do it justice, but this was truly a spectacular sight!A very accessible beach!Spotting sea turtles!The black sand means extra warmth!Locals waiting to drive people to Papakolea Green Sand Beach.Hiking along the rugged coast!Papakolea Green Sand BeachGetting down into the bowl was pretty fun!It really is green!We chose to jog back!Hawaii's Big Island sure did not disappoint! Read blog post Hawaii Big Island - EAST Our screened in living room!Entering the living quarters!View from our bedroom!Outdoor shower!You know you found the hot spring when you see this sign.Shaka Brah!Checking out the larger hot pools.The rugged coast of Isaac Kepookalani Hale Beach Park.Strolling through the lush green jungle!Spotted my favorite flower - Hibiscus!Getting closer to the waterfall!Akaka FallsA glimpse of our detour!Rainbow FallsRestaurant KenichiEnjoying our takeout in the Hilo Harbor!Mauna Kea Visitor Information StationWalk up the road past the Visitor Station until you see this trail sign on the left.Making the trek up!Above the clouds!Lake WaiauFound the observatories and the summit trail.Trying to stay warm up top!Driving the Jeep up!Enjoying the sunset above the clouds!And just like that - it's gone.The telescopes starting to come out!Star-gazing from the highest point in Hawaii!Pineapples: one of the only restaurants open late in Hilo!Pina Colada flight!You always need to keep your eyes peeled for rainbows here! Read blog post Hawaii Big Island - WEST The rainbow state!We rented a Jeep Wrangler!Our meal on a Hawaiian Airlines flight (complete with a complimentary rum punch)!A glimpse of the huts of the Kona Airport!Already enjoying views of the elevation!Luau right on the rugged volcanic coast!A delicious Hawaiian spread!Live ukulele tunes!Hula time!Shaka TacozTasty Mexican with a view!Can't miss these guys!Greenwell FarmsLearning how the coffee farming and processing happens.Tasting way too many types of coffee (100% Kona)Kona Brewing CompanyA sneaky beer oasis!And they also have tasty pizza!Ola BrewBig Island Divers Headquarters in townOur boat arriving at Honokohau Marina!Enjoying the sunset on our ride out!Joining some other boaters in manta ray haven!Snorkel time!Shopping in Kona! Read blog post Maui The most spectacular sunrise I’ve ever seen on the top of the volcano, Haleakala!Hangin with the fam at the top of a volcano!Beach at our condo in MauiFirst Polo match we’ve all been to!Luau time!Maui sure has some beautiful sunsets. Hula dancers!Flame throwers!Got to fly a plane!And wow is Hawaii beautiful from a bird’s eye view!One of the locations where Jurassic Park was filmed.Chillin' in the back seat of the plane while Mom flies!The plane we flew…with some help from an instructor.Surf lessons!Hawaiian shaved ice!A glimpse of the crazy, windy road to Hana.A banyan treeThe Seven Sacred Pools at Ohe’oBamboo forest Found a waterfall oasis!Red sand beach Several one lane bridges!Mom and Dad officially renewed their vows on their 25th anniversary! Bouquet toss!You will definitely see a rainbow if you ever go to Hawaii!Another rainbow!Faux waterfalls are awesome too! Read blog post Oahu The Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Dad taking a moment of silence for those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.Standing on top of the submarine we toured!International Market SquareThe original tree house in International Market Square.Waikiki BeachStand up paddle boarding!Duke’s tiki restaurant on the beachMai Tai time!The North ShoreMore of The North ShoreVolcano milkshake!Pill Box hikeView from one of the old military “pill boxes.” Read blog post