A bit north of La Paz in a remote desert hideaway is La Duna , an ecological retreat center. Here are some La Duna-inspired poems. Gift of W...

Part 7 Conclusion ( View Part I—Overview ) This concludes the description of our Big Islands adventures—one couple's take on traveling i...

Part 6 ( View Part I—Overview ) Leaving Volcanoes National Park, we follow Highway 11 towards the village of Captain Cook and o...

Part 5 ( View Part I—Overview ) Just a mile outside of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the Hale Ohia Cottages provided us with a cozy...

Part 4 ( View Part I—Overview ) The helicopter tour whetted my appetite. I wanted to see more lava! The second way you can view new la...

Part 3 ( View Part I—Overview ) The best way to see active lava flows on the Big Island is by helicopter (well, unless you are lucky en...

Part 2 ( View Part I—Overview ) Hawaii’s Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, and it is still growing. Recent volcanic ...

Part I—Overview The Big Island of Hawaii is a magical place, in part because nature provides countless wonders (active volcano act...

Today's rain storm cleared right at sunset, painting the sky with vivid colors and great cloud shapes. A painter's brush stroke soft...