Kailua-Kona Paniolo At Work
Hawaiian cowboys, known as Paniolo, herd cattle into the bay at Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island and onto ships to be sent abroad in Kona’s early “westernized” era. read more
Hawaiian cowboys, known as Paniolo, herd cattle into the bay at Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island and onto ships to be sent abroad in Kona’s early “westernized” era. read more
Just off the shores of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island a crew of paddlers take their six-man outrigger canoe (wa’a) out for sunset practice. read more
Waipio Valley on Hawaii’s Big Island is always a treat. Here, the creative folks at Waipio Rim B&B put together a Christmas tree collage to join the scene overlooking the beauty below. read more
Merry Christmas from Kua Bay on Hawaii’s Big Island. Here the sun shines on the beach and ohana (families) get together in homes, on the beach, and in the upcountry to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii. read more
In many homes in Hawaii the ornaments hung on the tree with care are similar to elsewhere–strings of lights, candy canes, heirlooms that have been handed down for generations. The tree though, is not usually your typical Conifer or Douglas Fir. read more
Known as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park can be found on the westernmost point of Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
The sun goes down on Kona town while surfers stay out in glassy waters waiting for one more wave to finish out the day. read more
A model (Donica Shouse) with Odina Swimwear takes a swim in a beautiful underwater scene provided by the Big Island, the Pacific, and sun streaming in from above. read more
Surfers make their way to the entry spot as they are greeted by a Big Island sunrise in lush surroundings. read more
One of the easiest places in the islands to spot the change in weather is Hawaii’s highest spot, the top of Hawaii, Mauna Kea. read more
Mauna Kea–“White Mountain”–tops out at just shy of 14,000 feet. read more
The clear blue water of the Hawaiian Pacific meets the Big Island’s pahoehoe lava Puna coastline creating an aerial scene resembling a boater’s flag. read more