Hawaii’s Big Island Central, Island & reefs, Landscape, Museum + Water sports pictures

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The biggest island in the United States is a tropical paradise where you can swim , hike and explore volcanoes.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Walk across the white sand of this idyllic beach to reach the warm Hawaiian waters beyond.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

At the northern tip of the island you’ll find one of the most iconic views in the state as you look across this cascading valley.

The rugged northeastern coast of Hawai’i’s Big Island offers beautiful vistas of towering cliffs, dense tropical forest, dazzling waterfalls and botanical gardens.

“E komo mai Kona!” That means “Welcome to Kona!” in the native Hawaiian language, and you’ll hear it a lot when you escape to this fabulous tropical rock in the Pacific Ocean. Where is Kona, anyway? It’s on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii, and it’s a perfect destination for your next trip. Why? Because Kona holidays will get you lei’d the second you walk off the plane.

“E komo mai Kona!” That means “Welcome to Kona!” in the native Hawaiian language, and you’ll hear it a lot when you escape to this fabulous tropical rock in the Pacific Ocean. Where is Kona, anyway? It’s on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii, and it’s a perfect destination for your next trip. Why? Because Kona holidays will get you lei’d the second you walk off the plane.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Uncover Hawai’i’s cowboy heritage in this picturesque ranching town, featuring historic estates, cultural venues and rolling green pastures with a mountain backdrop.

Marvel at the wonders of the natural world and discover traditional Hawaiian cultures, America’s colonial past and modern science all in one place.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Make the journey up this gigantic dormant volcano for an impressive view.

Visit what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, one of the first resorts in the region.

Marvel at the wonders of the natural world and discover traditional Hawaiian cultures, America’s colonial past and modern science all in one place.

Uncover Hawai’i’s cowboy heritage in this picturesque ranching town, featuring historic estates, cultural venues and rolling green pastures with a mountain backdrop.

The biggest island in the United States is a tropical paradise where you can swim , hike and explore volcanoes.

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.