Hawaii, the unique richness and diversity of the Big Island

The Big Island is the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, with a large area and sparse population. There is an airport on each side of the Big Island, east and west. To enjoy both sides, you can enter from Hilo and exit from Kona. There will be corresponding cross-city car rental fees. The main attractions on the east side are the Volcano Park, South Point Park, black/green sand beaches, and waterfalls. It is recommended to stay in Kupukupu in the Volcano Village on the east side. It is a two-bedroom detached villa. After booking on the official website, you will receive the passwords for entering the gate and the room. You can check in by yourself with the password. We never saw the landlord or the service person. Everyone is worry-free. The room is located in a tropical rainforest in the village, and the air is really good. The gardens in the front and back are carefully arranged. The entrance fee to the Volcano Park is valid for 7 days, which is a conscience price. The two active volcanoes on the Big Island - Kilauea and Mauna Loa are considered the safest volcanoes in the world. Every eruption increases the area of the Big Island. The cooled lava flows into the sea and forms a new piece of land. If you don't catch the volcano eruption, there will be lava hiking, and you can also take a helicopter to see the entire east coast. The most common sight on the Big Island is such a piece of land formed by cooled black lava. Witnessing destruction, creation, and rebirth with your own eyes can make you respect nature even more. Such a wide expanse of black lava, naturally cooled into different shapes, occasionally sprouting green life, some are crispy when stepped on. Following this road on the left side of the park entrance to the end is the Sea Arch. Going straight, you can see the smoking volcano and smell the sulfur. Star gazing at the top of the mountain is one of the most famous activities of Mauna Kea. The top of Mauna Kea is recognized as the best astronomical observatory site in the world. The top of the mountain is above 40% of the atmosphere and 90% of the water vapor, so it has exceptionally clear star images. In addition, the peak is above the inversion layer, and there can be 300 clear nights a year. At the same time, the low latitude of 20 degrees north latitude can almost see the sky of the northern and southern hemispheres. So that night, we were completely shocked by the starry sky and the clear Milky Way. Volunteers on the top of the mountain will bring out telescopes for everyone to watch. The starry sky that you can see when you look up is unforgettable. The scenery on the mountain is also good, just like the scenery of the grassland. There are also some craters on the top of the mountain. Climbing to the top of the mountain, the clouds are under your feet, and you marvel at the magic of nature again. The temperature on the top of the mountain is low, so you need to wear a down jacket. If you don't bring children and have a four-wheel drive, you can go to the higher mountain top to see the observatory. Going to Kona, you will pass by the black sand beach, green sand beach, and South Point Park. The scenery of South Point Park is also good. Along the way, you will pass through grasslands, free-range cattle and sheep, brave divers, and beautiful rainbows. The main component of the green sand on the green sand beach is olivine. The locals say they are the tears of the volcano goddess. If the sun is just right, the beach will be greener. It is said that there are now two green sand beaches in the world. You can only get there by local pickup trucks, a piece of primitive and undeveloped grassland scenery.