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Just outside Hilo is Nani Mau ("forever beautiful"), where Makato Nitahara, who turned a 20-acre papaya patch into a tropical garden, claims to have every flowering plant in Hawaii. His collection includes more than 2,00... more
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This is a great course for the casual golfer: It's flat, scenic, and often fun. Warning: Don't go after a heavy rain (especially in winter), when the fairways can get really soggy and play can slow way down. The... more
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In the days of Hawaiian royalty, this was the site of King Kamehameha's holiday home. The home is gone except for a few decrepit foundations, but the park is still a nice place to relax and wander. Stroll in the gardens or watc... more
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You've seen the blue cans and boxes in the drug store; now visit the source. At the Mauna Loa farm and factory, visitors can tour the grounds, sample the products and stop by the Visitor Center. Not only is there a gift shop on... more
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This is one of the better live performance venues on the Big Island. Located just outside of Hilo, the lounge features live acts weekly, including local bands and visiting mainland bands. Most shows are either rock or Hawaiiana... more
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The Big Island's only winery offers a sampling of the genuinely exotic. If you are taking a day trip to upcountry Volcano or if you are staying in the area, it is an opportunity to tour the grounds and enjoy a tasting. The scen... more
Hawaiian Acres Travel Experiences
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Beach Clean Up, Whale Watch and Makalawena!
On Saturday, my friends and I went to South Point to participate in a clean up of the shoreline. Hawai'i gets trash from Asia and the wes... Continue reading »
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How long does Jes Lag last?
It's now been 2 days since my last entry... if you've been through any sort of orientation for a new school or job, I'm sure I don't nee... Continue reading »
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Habitat for Humanity/Valentine's Day
On Friday afternoon, I got out of class and my neighbor/good friend Steve and his buddy Tyler took me fruit picking at the arbo... Continue reading »
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First Morning of Orientation
Good morning (though right now it's 1 pm in MA). I'm just brewing up a cup of coffee in a hot pot I bought on Sunday, getting ready to st... Continue reading »
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Trip to Volcano Park
This will be a short entry since it's almost midnight and I have to wake up early for a day at Hapuna Beach (SO EXCITED!!!) Last night... Continue reading »
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