You have seen Kilauea, now what?

After you visit Kilauea Volcano, which is the primary visitor activity on the island, do you just loll at the beach or do you really want to see what this magical island has to offer. While Kilauea draws thousands of visitors to Hawaiʻi Island, there is so much more to see. It is generally believed that the early Polynesians made their first landfall on this island which, as a consequence, is rich in the early history of human occupation of what is now the State of Hawaiʻi. Add to that the fact that Kamehameha I, who unified all the islands, came from here and you have the makings of a great adventure in history. In addition, that history took place in what can only be described as spectacular scenery so you have the makings of an unforgettable trip through over a thousand years of history in a beautiful setting.

If you go north to Hawi you will be entering the area where Kamehameha I was born. There is a jeep road along the coast that takes you to his birth place. The story of his birth and early years is detailed in our book which can be downloaded at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GYJRJ6Y.  Farther up the road past Hawi is Pololū Valley which is the type of terrain in which he was raised.

Of course there are the fantastic vistas of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Both mountains are accessible to those who desire to explore something other than a beach. The entire Kona coast is rich in archeological sites which can be readily explored. There is so much to see on the island that each day can expose you to something that is different from the day before and truly spectacular.