Makuna State Park is located in the Mamalahoa highway, at the north of Hawaii’s Big Island. The park hosts a wide range of habitats. These include rare native plants and animals such as sub alpine shrubs and forests, kipuka forests and more. The recent lava flows add a variety of several vegetation types as well as lava tubes.
The Manuka Natural trail goes through the natural reserve, but starts from Manuka State Wayside. It is 2.33 mi/3.2 km long, about two hours hike to complete the loop, suitable for all skill levels with an elevation gain of 400 ft/122 m. When the day is clear, there is an amazing view of all the Big Island’s volcanoes.
Hikers walk through tropical forests with an abundance of plants and animals and cultural sites like the remains of Puukohola Heiau. Hikers should take with them a lot of water and snacks because there are picnic tables, where you can stop and admire nature. For accommodation, you can either stay in the main town of Kailua Kona, or in Ocean View village which is closer to the forest reserve.
Mauna Loa is one of the five active volcanoes in the island of Hawaii, the largest one on earth in volume and in kilometers covered. Its peak stands at 13679 ft/4169 m above the sea level.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Kahului is located in Maui Island on Hawaii and is the largest city of the Island. It is considered to be a shopping destination because there are several major stores and malls.
Kahului is located in Maui Island on Hawaii and is the largest city of the Island. It is considered to be a shopping destination because there are several major stores and malls.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.
Honokaa town is located in the Hamakua Coast, at 40 mi/64 km in the north of Hilo. The area is a historic district of Big Island in Hawaii because the town's economy was once based on sugar production from the Hamakua Sugar Company, until 1994.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Upolu Airport is located in the northern tip of the Island of Hawaii. It is a general aviation airport with a single runway and two aircraft parking areas.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Honokaa town is located in the Hamakua Coast, at 40 mi/64 km in the north of Hilo. The area is a historic district of Big Island in Hawaii because the town's economy was once based on sugar production from the Hamakua Sugar Company, until 1994.
