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"Viewing of an excellent example of a forest of lava trees along an 0.7 mile loop trail. This unusual volcanic feature is the result of a lava flow that swept through this forested area and left behind lava molds of the tree trunks. Picnicking opportunities  (17.1 acres)."

"Explore Big Island with a local tour guide in your car! This OFFLINE app uses GPS to play audio narration, Hawaiian music, & turn-by-turn directions as you drive in Big Island."

"Big Island Hikes is an information resource for hiking and adventure travel on the Big Island of Hawai'i with a focus on authentic wilderness experiences. There is nothing exclusive here. All trailheads on this site can be accessed with a passenger car, and almost all of the hikes are completely free."

Just about anything you can think of to see or do on the island can be found on this site.

"Visitors to the Big Island will quickly discover that activities here range from deep sea fishing and ocean kayaking to hiking or star-gazing. And luckily, thanks to the island's natural beauty, many of the best activities are free. Here are 14 of our favorite free things to do on the Big Island."

Tired of making sand castles and snorkeling?  Here are some other great ideas to do with kids.

"Humpback whales make their annual journey to Hawaii between the months of November and April (whale season), and the Big Island is our favorite of the Hawaiian islands to see them! "