For our most recent trip to the Big Island, we stayed in Hilo. That means we had only three hotels to choose from, and only one of them is associated with a large chain. As such, I decided to give the Grand Naniloa Hotel a try. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning, which means I now have only one other option in the area. … [Read more...] about Review: Grand Naniloa Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
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Big Island Chocolate Adventure
When we landed in Hilo, our hotel room wasn't ready, so after dropping our bags, we quickly got back into our car and headed back out. We didn't have a plan for this contingency but ended up having an impromptu Big Island Chocolate Adventure of sorts. … [Read more...] about Big Island Chocolate Adventure
Big Island Bird-Watching Introduction
The one trip I took so far this year was meant to check out Kilauea post-2018. Things didn't quite go as planned, though, and we eventually repurposed the trip into a Big Island bird-watching one. But, of course, we also enjoyed a lot of excellent food during our time in the area, too. … [Read more...] about Big Island Bird-Watching Introduction
Kilauea September 2023 Eruption Ends
Just as quickly as it began, the Kilauea September 2023 eruption ends. in fact, this eruption was so quick that is was the shortest eruption to occur all year. Oh well, such is the way of things at Halema'uma'u Crater. … [Read more...] about Kilauea September 2023 Eruption Ends
Kilauea Reawakens September 2023
Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii has been very on again, off again lately. Its most recent eruption ended just weeks after beginning, and that was just two months ago. But now, Kilauea Reawakens once again, with an eruption that will, hopefully, last longer than the last one. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Reawakens September 2023
Kilauea June 2023 Eruption Hit Pause
After a very short eruptive period, it looks like the Kilauea June 2023 eruption hit pause a bit too soon. Hopefully, this will be a short pause, though the last pause turned into the end of the January eruption. … [Read more...] about Kilauea June 2023 Eruption Hit Pause
Kilauea June 2023 Eruption
After three months of silence, Hawaii's most active volcano is back at it again with the commencement of the Kilauea June 2023 eruption. As is always the case, the only thing we know at this point is that eruptions are predictably unpredictable. … [Read more...] about Kilauea June 2023 Eruption
Kilauea Hits Pause Again
After erupting for 61 days this year, Kilauea hits pause again. Yup, if you're headed to the Big Island, I'm sorry to say that there is no volcanic activity on the island at all right now. But there's still a lot to do, see, and taste! … [Read more...] about Kilauea Hits Pause Again
Kilauea January 2023 Eruption
2022 ended with zero volcanic activity on the Big Island. Both Mauna Loan and Kilauea stopped erupting almost simultaneously. Naturally, the big question at the time was if and when Kilauea would begin erupting again. The answer to that question is now, as the Kilauea January 2023 eruption begins. … [Read more...] about Kilauea January 2023 Eruption
Mauna Loa Eruption 2022
At long last, the largest volcano on the planet has awakened from its slumber. Yup, that's right, for the first time in 38 years, there is an active Mauna Loa eruption. Even better, it doesn't look like it'll impact any populated areas, at least for now. … [Read more...] about Mauna Loa Eruption 2022