Big Island of Hawaii

The Island of Hawaiʻi, also called the Big Island or Hawaiʻi Island (pronounced /həˈwaɪ.i/ in English and [həˈwɐiʔi] or [həˈvɐiʔi] in Hawaiian), is a volcanic island (the eastern-most in the Hawaiian islands chain) in the North Pacific Ocean. With an area of 4,028 square miles (10,432 km²), it is larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined and is the largest island in the United States.

Waipio Bay - Big Island Hawaii
Map Location

Waipio Bay is a spectacular sight when viewed from the Waipio lookout located at the end of Hwy 240. King Kamehameha the Great once lived at Waipio.

Cattle Ranch - Big Island Hawaii

With vast plains and an abundance of land, cattle has been a chief export of the Big Island for over a century. On an around the island drive, cattle is periodically seen grazing behind roadside fences. "Paniolo" is the Hawaiian word for "cowboy."

St. Joseph Catholic Church - Hilo Hawaii


Downtown Hilo Hawaii


Museum - Hilo Hawaii


Volcanoes National Park - Big Island Hawaii

References

• Wikipedia
• The Hamakua Heritage Corridor to Waipio Lookout