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For more information, see www.tourguidehawaii.com The dreamy mountain town of Hawi is one of the few remaining outposts of what locals call "old Hawai'i". The center of town (and that's about all there is) is located under the ancient banyan tree. Several small shops, galleries and restaurants make this a.... more

Each year on June 11th, Hawaii celebrates King Kamehameha Day with a parade on the Big Island starting in the North Kohala town of Kapa'au near where King Kamehameha the Great was born. Traditional Pa'u riders representing the islands of Hawai'i pause at the statue of King Kamehameha I to offer a ceremonial gift (ho'okupu) as a sign of honor and respect.

Each year on June 11th, Hawaii celebrates King Kamehameha Day. On the Big Island the statue of the king in the North Kohala town of Kapa'au (near where King Kamehameha the Great was born) is decorated with 22-foot floral or ti lei. King Kamehameha the Great united the Hawaiian islands under his rule in the early.... more

One of the key stops on our regular pilgrimages to the Big Island is a drive out to Kapa'au, ancestral home of my mother's side of the family, to visit the graves of my maternal grandparents at the Kohala Jodo Mission. Near the very northern tip of Hawaii, tucked away on a hill behind the original King Kamehameha.... more

The Lighthouse in Kapaau on the Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii

The cool, green town of Waimea (a.k.a. Kamuela) is home to what could be Hawaii's best playground. Anuenue Playground, an incredible wooden wonderland, was built and is maintained by the entire community. It's a must-visit stop as we pass through on our way from Hilo to Kapa'au. Given the subject matter, there's a lot.... more

Here a a video of my speed walker grandpa.