Big Island Hawaii. Part 5. Driving to Kailua-Kona.
December 2009. Music by Lyman.
Check out the Hawaiian style highway graffiti. White coral on black lava.
The Hawaiʻi Belt Road is a modern name for the Māmalahoa Highway and consists of Hawaiʻi State Highways 11, 19, and 190 that encircles the Island of Hawaiʻi. The southern section, between Hilo and Kailua-Kona is numbered as State Highway 11. The section between Hilo and Waimea is State Highway 19. Between Waimea and Kailua-Kona, the road is split in two: the original mauka route (now State Highway 190) and a makai route 19, completed in 1975, which serves as access to the Kona and Kohala Coast resorts. (In the Hawaiian language, mauka means towards the mountain and makai means towards the sea. These terms are commonly used in travel directions.)
Parts of the southern half of the Hawaiʻi Belt Road were known during the Territorial days as the Kaʻū Belt Road. The names Hawaiʻi Belt Road and Māmalahoa Highway refer to the road system that encircles the entire island; many sections are also referenced by local names. (wikipedia)
Big Island Hawaii Land for Sale. Keaau Properties with Natural Artesian Water. MLS 264889 & 264890
Incredible Big Island of Hawaii Property for Sale. Water, the source of life, is indeed the world's most precious commodity. Water is highly valued in all cultures and no matter how you say it: Japanese, mizu, Spanish, aqua, Chinese, shui, Russian, vody, French, eau, Hawaiian, wai, Hindi, pani and Swahili, maji, water is the single most critical factor to life. This Keaau property sits on top of aquifers 8,000-12,000 feet below. These aquifers are fed by waters from the largest mountain on earth, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa which is a close second. The combination of underground flowing porous lava fields working as nature's filter, and the high elevation of these 2 mountains creates a unique eco-system transforming artic moisture to bountiful, pure rain. The slopes of these mountains feed the Keaau aquifer almost 200 inches of pure rainwater per year. This translates to approx. 1.38 billion++ gallons per day. Besides this amazing water source, this property has in place transferable Special Use Permits approved by the County of Hawaii for development of a brewery, distillery or soft drink facility and, a beer garden/visitors center-see renderings.The owner's vision offers a truly unique combination for location (tourism), opportunity (fastest growing population) and resources (free, pure water) to create the next Made in Hawaii success story. The next owner will have entitlements to a percentage of the water production; there is no charge for use of the artesian spring water. Recently a US Geological Survey concluded that the waters of Keaau are among the purest in the world. These are considered young and natural artesian springs which delivers bountiful and pure water from one of the world's most remote eco-systems with minimal human interference or processing. As part of the Northeast Mauna Loa Sector area which includes the Hilo and Keaau Aquifer System Area, the water is accessed via a well system built in 1981 and has a pump intake located at a depth of 241 feet. Seller financing available; see MLS 264890.
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Old Saddle Road Drive Starting in Waimea (Kamuela) Hawaii on the Big Island
My neighbor and I take a drive on the old Saddle Road beginning in Waimea, Hawaii on the Big Island. It started off overcast then went to downpour then nice blue sky. Waimea is where Parker Ranch Headquarters is located.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Big Island, Hawaii (TRAVEL GUIDE) | Beautiful America Series | Ep#9
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park travel guide in this beautiful America series by Hipfig for visitors to U.S. National Parks on Hawaii Island (the Big Island).
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park guide covers –
- Introduction to Volcanoes National Park,
- how to get to Volcanoes National Park on Big Island (also called Island of Hawaii or Hawaii Island),
- Volcanoes National Park Entrance fees, hours and Kīlauea Visitor Center,
- things to see in this park like - Kīlauea crater caldera, Chain of Craters road attractions like craters, trails, old lava flow, Holei Sea Arch etc.
This Volcanoes National Park Hawaii is on the Hawaii Island (also called Island of Hawaii or Big Island).
Details on topics covered in this Hawaii Volcanoes National Park travel guide video are below:
1). Introduction Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to new visitors interested in visiting National parks and famous natural wonders in North America,
2). Information on how to get to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from City of Hilo and Kona-Kailua by Car and by public transport using Hele-on bus from Hilo,
3). Detailed information on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park –- like location, two active volcanos – Kilauea and Mauna Loa, Entrance fee and hours, Kilauea visitor center, Kilauea Crater and Sulphur beds, Chain of crater roads etc,
4). Things to see and do at this Hawaii Volcanoes National Park like visit to Kilauea visitor center, Kilauea Caldera, Sulphur steam vents, other craters on Chain of craters road, trails, old lava flow at Mauna Ula, Holei Sea arch and much more, and
5). Travel tips for first time visitors visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Hawaii Island (also called Island of Hawaii or Big Island).
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El Paso + Guadalupe Mountains National Park | US Road Trip Days 7-9
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Washington to Texas Road Trip | Boise, Salt Lake City, Moab, & Albuquerque
We’re officially living in the same state as our van! We spent the last 3.5 days road tripping 2,100+ miles from Washington to Texas to finish our van conversion and eventually move into it. While we were on a bit of a time crunch, we managed to do some fun things and see some beautiful places in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico! It was a blast and made us even more excited for van life!
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Saddle Road, Hawaii
This is the most narrow and dangerous highway in Hawaii Island. There are tons of potholes, dirt track portions, narrow bends, tiny bridges, countless blind spots and San Francisco style hill humps to endure! Saddle Road is also known as Route 200 and is a direct route from Hilo to Kilua Kona. You have to travel on Saddle Road to get onto the Mauna Kea Summit.
To the left in most of this video is Mauna Kea with Mauna Loa to the right.
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Big Island Hawaii. Part 33. Mauna Kea Summit.
December 2009.
Mauna Kea is an inactive volcano in the U.S. state of Hawaii, one of five volcanoes which together form the island of Hawaii. Mauna Kea, according to some etymologists is a contraction of Mauna-o-Wakea, meaning in English, Mountain of the deity Wakea.The modern form, Mauna Kea, means white mountain in the Hawaiian language, a reference to its summit being regularly covered by snow in winter.
The peak of Mauna Kea is 13,803 feet (4,207 m) above mean sea level, about 100 feet (30 m) taller than neighboring Mauna Loa and about 30,000 feet (9,100 m) above its base on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. By this measurement, Mauna Kea is the world's tallest mountain, taller than Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain above sea level.
Pu'u Wekiu, traditionally known as Puu o Kukahauula, is the highest of the numerous cinder cones on the summit plateau. It is also the highest point in the state. Mauna Kea can be reached via the Saddle Road.
Lānaʻi , State of Hawaiʻi, Pineapple Island prepares for Hurricane Lane
Lānaʻi (/ləˈnaɪ, lɑːˈnɑːi/;[1] Hawaiian: [laːˈnɐʔi, naː-]) is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and the smallest publicly accessible inhabited island in the chain.[2] It is also known as Pineapple Island because of its past as an island-wide pineapple plantation. The island's only settlement of note is the small town of Lānaʻi City. As of 2012, the island was 97% owned by Larry Ellison (Founder and Chairman of Oracle),[3] with the remaining 3% owned by the state of Hawaiʻi and privately owned homes.[4]
Lānaʻi is a roughly apostrophe-shaped island with a width of 18 miles (29 km) in the longest direction. The land area is 140.5 square miles (364 km2), making it the 42nd largest island in the United States.[5] It is separated from the island of Molokaʻi by the Kalohi Channel to the north, and from Maui by the Auʻau Channel to the east. The United States Census Bureau defines Lānaʻi as Census Tract 316 of Maui County. Its total population shrank from 3,193 as of the 2000 census[6] to 3,102 as of 2010.[7] Many of the island's landmarks are accessible only by dirt roads that require a four-wheel drive vehicle.[citation needed]
There is one school, Lanai High and Elementary School, serving the entire island from kindergarten through 12th grade. There is also one hospital, Lanai Community Hospital, with 24 beds, and a community health center providing primary care, dental, behavioral health and selected specialty services in Lānaʻi City.[8][9] There are no traffic lights on the island.
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The highest point in Lānaʻi is Mount Lānaʻihale. It is an inactive volcano near the center of the island and to the east of Lanai City. The elevation of Mount Lanaihale is 3,366 ft (1,026 m).[21]
Lānaʻi was traditionally administered in 13 political subdivisions (Ahupuʻa), grouped into two districts (mokuoloko): kona (Leeward) and koʻolau (Windward). The ahupuaʻa are listed below, in clockwise sequence, and with original area figures in acres, starting in the northwest of the island.[22]
Map of 1878 with traditional subdivision into Ahupuaʻa
Nr. Ahupuaa Area
acres Area
km² Population[23]
1 Kaa 19468 78.78 207
2 Paomai 9078 36.74 147
3 Mahana 7973 32.27 1
4 Maunalei 3794 15.35 0
5 Kalulu 6078 24.60 1
6 Kaunolu 7860 31.81 3
7 Palawai 5897 23.86 1
8 Pawili 1930 7.81 0
9 Kaohai 9677 39.16 1
10 Kamao 2751 11.13 2
11 Kealia Aupuni 5897 23.86 2
12 Kealia Kapu 1829 7.40 1
13 Kamoku 8291 33.55 2804
Lānaʻi 90523 366.33 3170
Kamoku hosts the largest share of population, because the bigger part of Lānaʻi City falls into it. Parts of Lānaʻi City stretch to Kaa and Paomai. As of 2010, the remaining ahupuaʻa were virtually uninhabited. According to the census of 2000, Lānaʻi City accounts for 99 percent of the island population (3164 of 3193). As a census-designated place, Lānaʻi City is defined solely for statistical purposes, and not by administrative boundaries.
A volcanic collapse in Lanai 100,000 years ago generated a megatsunami that inundated land at elevations higher than 300 metres (980 ft).[24]
Tourism
Main article: Tourism in Hawaii
Tourism on Lānaʻi began to be prominent in more recent history as the pineapple and sugarcane industries were phased out in the islands. The number of visitors coming to the island is still relatively small, however, with around 59,000 arrivals forecast for 2016 - of all the publicly accessible Hawaiian islands only Molokaʻi attracts fewer visitors.[25]
As of 2016, the two resort hotels on Lānaʻi were managed by Four Seasons Hotels; the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Manele Bay at Hulupoe Beach, just a few steps from where the ferry from Lāhainā docks, and the Lodge at Kōʻele in the mountains. The Hotel Lānaʻi in Lānaʻi City was built in 1923 by James Dole of the Hawaiian Pineapple Company as a lodge to house the executives overseeing the island’s pineapple production. It was the island’s only hotel until 1990.
Lānaʻi is also home to three golf courses, one at each Four Seasons resort and a third, free course.
The Challenge at Manele borders the ocean and was designed by Jack Nicklaus. Bill Gates was married on the 12th hole tee-box at The Challenge at Manele.
The Experience at Koele is located in the mountains of Lānaʻi and was designed by noted Southern California golf course architect
In Lānaʻi City, there are no traffic lights, no shopping malls, and public transportation is supplied by the hotels. For a one-time fee, hotel guests enjoy unlimited rides on small and large buses that go between the hotels and the ferry landing on Manele Bay.
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Marathon Run
I was lucky to be joined by two people for part of the marathon at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. For the first ten miles I was joined by my new friend Myunggi An. I don't remember the story about how he found out about my project but got inspired enough to fly all the way from Detroit to run with me. I am humbled that he would make such a journey but thankful he did. We had a blast running on the lava field on the Ka'u Desert Trail. We dealt with a 25 mile per hour headwind for most of the run but got to experience several different types of lava and Pele's hair, this golden volcanic glass that made the ground sparkle.
As I continued I got caught in the rain, saw a wild boar, ran through a lava tube and ran across the crater of a volcano. As you watch you get a peak into the kookybirds realm of my mind. Sometimes when I'm out running on my own I get a phrase or a piece of a song in my head and I repeat it over and over. In this case it was when I was on the Kilauea Iki Trail. That name just seemed to roll off my tongue again and again.
Around mile 22 I met up with my second friend Mark Bydalek. I also don't remember the story about where he heard about my project but he wanted to join me to put the cap on his own running endeavor. He had the goal to run at least five kilometers in all 50 states and Hawaii would be the last one. He reached this goal in 24 months. Just the travel alone is a challenge! I was honored that he wanted to cap off his effort with me. We ran together from the overlook of the Kilauea Volcano to the Visitor Center.
Running on lava fields was amazing. Running through a tropical forest was amazing. But sharing it with others is the most amazing of all.
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Big Island Hawaii Saddle Road.
The full ascent to the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii by car
This is one of the toughest drives in the world. The road is steep and it's off road and a long way up! It's so high that you have to settle at base camp before attempting the off road portion of the drive. It's well worth the wait and the endurance as the views at the top are spectacular.
Mauna Kea on Hawaii island is the highest mountain in the world from it's base. The road to get to the access road is located between Kona and Hilo airports on Hawaii island.
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Hawaiian Jewel Villa at Ka Milo in the Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaiian Jewel Villa
Accommodations:
Rooms 1 & 2:
Two master suites with King beds and en-suite bathrooms. Downstairs master suite has oversized bathroom with tub and private lanai.
Room 3: Two Queen beds with large walk-in closet and adjacent patio with swinging chairs. (Starfish room)
Room 4: Two extra long twin beds (these can be clipped together and made up with different bedding to create a king bed). Please request upon booking if you’d like this configuration. Access to patio.
Note: The upstairs, main level has 1 master suite (Pineapple room) , this is on the same level as the open floor living areas, lanai, kitchen and guest's bathroom. An ideal room for anyone with mobility concerns.
The additional bedrooms are on the second, lower level. All bedrooms have on the lower level have sliding glass doors leading to a lanai.
Main Floor: Enjoy the open floor plan of the top level which includes 1 bedroom with ensuite and a guest bathroom.
Floor to ceiling disappearing pocket doors a lead to a large lanai so that you can enjoy the island breezes inside and out.
A large sectional sofa is perfect for reading, playing games and watching TV.
Our kitchen is well equipped with everything you could need - from rice cooker, crock pot, ninja blender, stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, and spices. The Refrigerator includes filtered water and an ice maker.
A large rolling cooler is provided for picnic lunches at the beach or for a road trip. Also convenient for shopping trips to Costco.
There is a large circular dining room table inside that seats 6-8 as well as a one on the lanai that seats 8. The lanai has outdoor couch and lounge chairs to enjoy.
We also provide complimentary:
*Wifi
*Local calls as well as mainland USA and Canada calls
*Cable TV as well as remote control access to your Amazon and Netflix accounts.
For the kids: We have all you will need for your children including a booster/high chair style seat, a stool to help them reach the sink, a pack and play baby cot for sleeping. We also have some books and games for kids to enjoy. We have kids and tot swim vests for your use.
Head to the Beach: The immensely popular white-sand beaches Hapuna State Beach, Mauna Kea Beach and Mauna Lani’s own unique Black Sand Beach are found with in 15 minutes drive or less from your vacation rental in Mauna Lani.
You will also will enjoy the benefit of access to the Mauna Lani Owners Beach which boasts some of the best swimming and snorkeling on the island. Relax in a beach cabana and grab lunch or dinner at the beachside Napua restaurant. We will provide you with 2 keys for complimentary beach club access which includes usage of the chairs and lounges.
We also provide complimentary use of:
- Snorkels, fins and masks for kids and adults
- Beach chairs (Tommy Bahama with built in coolers in the backs)
- Beach umbrellas
- Various beach toys (buckets, shovels)
- Beach towels
- Boogie boards
- Noodles and other floaties for the pool
- Bikes (adult & kids with helmets)
Our KaMilo community: Our community has a great lap pool, recreation pool, Jacuzzi and a workout room, as well as two award-winning golf courses right around the corner.
You can also run down to the The Shops at Mauna Lani - a 2 minute drive - to the Foodland gourmet grocery store and find fine dining restaurants. Foodland offers groceries and staples as well as fresh deli selections including sushi, sides and hot dishes. Restaurants at The Shops include Tommy Bahamas, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Monstera.
The shops hold multiple cultural events, including two high quality free hula performances a week, lei making and ukulele lessons – all for free!
KaMilo is also within 10 miles of seven different award winning golf courses. The Fairmont Orchid and the Mauna Lani Bay Hotels are both within 3 minutes of our home. You can find wonderful restaurants at both places. Kamilo is located about 10 minutes from the Hilton at Waikoloa. There are also excellent walking trails including some through the ancient petroglyphs and near the beach, the ancient fish ponds.
If you want to explore further afield our location serves conveniently between multiple destinations such as Waikoloa, Kona, Waimea, and Hawi. Within an hour’s drive you can either be stargazing at the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center, hiking into Waipio Valley, horseback riding in the Kohala Mountains, enjoying farmers markets in Waimea, or Manta Ray diving out of Kona.
We hope your stay will be all you and family need it to be – both restful and playful!
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The Croatan Explorer: Carnivorous Plants of The Croatan Forest
This video is the third in a series of Carnivorous Plants found in the Croatan National Forest and is a brief overview of Pitcher Plants from Horticulture Agent Dr. Tom Glasgow of North Carolina Cooperative Extension in the Craven County Center. If you would like to contact the Craven County Center, please go to craven.ces.ncsu.edu.
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Host: Tom Glasgow
Directors: Dr. Tom Glasgow & Ashley Brooks
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Hawaii's Kohala Coast.
In the shadow of Hawaii's volcanoes is paradise from the remote oasis on Hana under Haleakala on Maui to the Mauna Loa volcano and the South Kohala Coast under the Mauna Kea Volcano, at over 33,000 feet when measured from the ocean floor is higher than Mt Everest. Volcanoes, extinct and active are the source of Hawaii's beauty and energy. When it comes to energy, the Natural Energy Lab near Kona has been making waves. Originally focused on ocean thermal energy conversion, today the center is growing Maine lobsters in it's nutrient rich deep sea water, bottles treated water for Japan, has solar and wind power projects as well as biofuel algae. And for those with a lot of energy, there is the Ironman competition which includes a 2.4 mile ocean swim, a 26.21 mile run and a 112 mile bike ride from Kona to Hawi and back. Of course for those with a little more time on their hands, a relaxing visit to Hawi is like stepping into old Hawaii. Originally a thriving sugar plantation town and nearby birthplace of Kahmeamea I, today it has some historic buildings from the 1800s, with shops, restaurants and galleries. You can find old and new Hawaiiana from ceramic pineapples, body lotions and creams made from local coconuts and other fruits, Kona coffee beans and Hawaiian shirts. Bamboo restaurant is a popular spot... Formerly a grocery store, today it has live music on the weekends, a bar, and store. The specials on the. Emu the day I was there was naked chef and wild women. But I settled on the Vietnamese salad with grilled mahi mahi, spring rolls and noodles. A number of top resort hotels are along the Kohala Coast including the Hapuna Prince , a 350 room with a golf course and at the foot of the Hapuna Beach a half mile sandy beach considered to be one of the top in the country. Nearby is the Mauna Lani, home to the Orchid hotel and Mauna Lani hotel. The Two golf courses that intertwine between both hotels make up the north Nd south courses where the senior skins is played. Legendary holders have played there from Bob Hope to Arnold Palmer. At the Mauna Lani you can get an Aloha greeting from the carp. Water is a dominant theme at the Mauna Lani with waterfalls, ponds, and even a turtle habitat. Nearby shopping centers have restaurants like Tommy Bahamas and Ruth's Chris, but the economy has taken its toll on retail shops where there are lots of vacancies. The march 11. 2011 tsunami took it's toll on the Kona Village Resort which closed its doors after 45 years. The nearby Four Seasons resort with a Jack Nicolas golf course is a popular oceanfront alternative. The legendary Mauna Kea resort was created by Laurence Rockefeller in 1965 at a cost of $15 million ...at that time the highest price for hotel construction. After a total renovation following an earthquake in 2006, today the hotel has elegant oceanfront rooms and suites, with flat screen tvs, Internet. The stunning beach is considered one of the finest in Hawaii with white sand, turquoise waters and a gateway to the deep blue pacific ocean. There is snorkeling among the outer rocks and reefs, paddle boarding and when the winter swells arrive, surfing and boogie boarding. The Manua Kea has a spa with body treatments and facials ... And a selection of restaurants from Manta And Wine Pavilion which serves a comprehensive buffet breakfast from waffles and omelets to broiled salmon, bright red local tomatoes, Puna sunrise papayas. And local wild cats are ever ready for handouts. Other wildlife from real manta rays at night to the world's largest Mccaw parrots. At Number 3, the restaurant on the famous Robert Trent Jones golf course ... Every meal starts with huge popovers. Spicy tomato soup with a tuna melt sandwich is a great traditional dish or for something with a little more Hawaii try the cooked tuna poke salad. The driving range has all the amenities of a great golf course and with ocean and mountain views it's a challenge to keep your eye on the ball. Many of the holes (recently redesigned by Trent Jone's son, Reese) have ocean views and none are more classic than the 3rd hole where the ball crosses a ocean cove. Higher up on the course the winds can pick up. One needs to remember no matter what hole you are on, the greens run towards the ocean. Each evening, as the ancient blowing of the conch shells sounds the time to lite the tiki torches along the beachfront ... Locals and visitors take time out to watch the sunset and if luck is on their side .. Perhaps catch a green flash as the sun drops into the pacific.
Mountain biking down Mauna Loa access road in Hawaii
Mountain biking down the 11 mile Mauna Loa access road on Hawaii Island.
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Gelli wishes to have the power of a Genie when Genie Pamu disagrees to do what she asked.
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