Big Island of Hawaii

Just picked up a copy Woman's World Magazine dated June 20, 2011 at the store today.  They have a 2 page photo layout (pg 48 & 49) of "Experience Big Island Magic".   Here's a bit of what it says about the Big Island of Hawaii:

266 miles of spectacularly diverse coastline

offers striking  scenery, charming rural towns, plunging waterfalls, towering volcanoes and legendary sunsets.

Did you know that in some areas of this island (laid back towns) that the stop signs say "Whoa" instead of STOP.  

Sunny Beaches:  Head to the Kona Coast.
Rainforest Scenery:  Find it on the Hilo side ... many misty waterfalls and lush tropical landscapes.
Volcanoes:  Mauna Kea and Maunaloa volcanoes dominate the center of the island.

Here are the 7 must-sees according to their article:

1.  Hilo - the island's capital. 
.....shopping
.....Lyman Museum
.....teahouse in Liliuoka-lani Park
.....Sig Zane Designs for fashion

2.  The Kona Coast - 60 miles along the west coast.
.....Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
.....seaside town of Kailua-Kona

3.  Hamakua Heritage Corridor - 45 mile route
.....astonishing lookouts, sea cliffs, valleys, farmlands & rainforest.
.....Akaka Falls, the Big Island's most renowned waterfall
.....Hawaii Tropical Garden
.....Laupahoehoe Train Museum

4.  Hapuna Beach State Park - home to the island's longest, widest white-sand beach.
.....good place to swim, bodyboard, snorkel and picnic.
.....Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel overlooks this park

5.  Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

6.  Waimea - this is the hub of paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country.
.....beautiful pastures
.....world-class restaurants and shops
.....Kahilu Theatre
.....Kahua Ranch for horseback riding
.....North Kohala Coast for zip-lining

7.  Mauna Kea - has a visitor's center with telescopes
.....Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo (planetarium)

Lots more info and photos in the magazine.

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