From its active volcano seeping lava into the ocean to its white-sand beaches and its verdant green valleys, waterfalls, and rainbows, the Big Island delivers everything the postcards promise and then some. It manages to maintain an Old Hawai'i feel, and artists, travelers, and locals continue to seek inspiration from the cliffs, ancient wisdom, and tranquil waters of the Big Island.
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