Activities within a 1 1/2 hour distance Away:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - this 377 square-mile park terrain ranges from arid expanses of lava flow to lush green jungles. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The latest eruption of Kilauea continues its fireworks. Watch as the molten lava pours into the surf to create the newest land on earth. Drive to Kilauea's summit and see lava fields caused by past eruptions, craters, sulfur banks, steam vents, pit craters, cinder cones, and walk through a lava tube. At night, view the glow of Kilauea's outbound lava flow. Hike through the Thurston Lava Tube. Visit the Jaggar Museum.
Katsu Goto Memorial - this memorial, located in Honoka'a Town next to the Honoka'a library, recognizes Katsu Goto, a Japanese immigrant from 1889. After serving his three plantation contracts he became a successful storekeeper and lender to his fellow countrymen. He also spoke English, and his advice was sought on labor disputes. His intervention on behalfof the other Japanese identifies him as the first "union man." His success made him feared by the plantation management and other storekeepers. His meddling fueled the town's resentment and he was lynched. For more information about Katsu Goto, come to Honoka'a town and visit the memorial, one can also visit his grave at the Pa'auhau Jodo Mission.
Nani Mau Gardens - 20 acres of sculptured gardens. Stroll through the elegant gardens, sit by a lily pond, or visit the soothing waterfalls. Garden view restaurant has an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Onizuka Visitors Center on Mauna Kea - offers astronomy exhibits and nightly telescope viewing (weather permitting). At 9,300 ft. elevation, it can be very cold after sunset!
Parker Ranch - in the Waimea-Kamuela district at the foot of Mauna Kea is the second largest cattle ranch in America and the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the world. The Parker Ranch sits on 225,000 acres. Ride a horse-drawn wagon, shop in the cowboy gift shops, dine with Hawaiian cowboys at the Parker Ranch Grill and visit historic homes and gardens.
Waipi'o Valley - this is a spectacular valley that words fall woefully short in attempting to describe it. Like many places in Hawai'i, Waipi'o had a significant role in Hawaiian history. You see, the great King Kamehameha was marked for death before he was even born. But before he could be killed, family members secreted the boy away to Waipio Valley to be raised in safety. At that time Waipio Valley was remote, and it was not difficult to keep the future King of Hawai'i hidden from his enemies.
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