Old Saddle Road Drive Starting in Waimea (Kamuela) Hawaii on the Big Island
My neighbor and I take a drive on the old Saddle Road beginning in Waimea, Hawaii on the Big Island. It started off overcast then went to downpour then nice blue sky. Waimea is where Parker Ranch Headquarters is located.
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Hawaii's Kohala Coast.
In the shadow of Hawaii's volcanoes is paradise from the remote oasis on Hana under Haleakala on Maui to the Mauna Loa volcano and the South Kohala Coast under the Mauna Kea Volcano, at over 33,000 feet when measured from the ocean floor is higher than Mt Everest. Volcanoes, extinct and active are the source of Hawaii's beauty and energy. When it comes to energy, the Natural Energy Lab near Kona has been making waves. Originally focused on ocean thermal energy conversion, today the center is growing Maine lobsters in it's nutrient rich deep sea water, bottles treated water for Japan, has solar and wind power projects as well as biofuel algae. And for those with a lot of energy, there is the Ironman competition which includes a 2.4 mile ocean swim, a 26.21 mile run and a 112 mile bike ride from Kona to Hawi and back. Of course for those with a little more time on their hands, a relaxing visit to Hawi is like stepping into old Hawaii. Originally a thriving sugar plantation town and nearby birthplace of Kahmeamea I, today it has some historic buildings from the 1800s, with shops, restaurants and galleries. You can find old and new Hawaiiana from ceramic pineapples, body lotions and creams made from local coconuts and other fruits, Kona coffee beans and Hawaiian shirts. Bamboo restaurant is a popular spot... Formerly a grocery store, today it has live music on the weekends, a bar, and store. The specials on the. Emu the day I was there was naked chef and wild women. But I settled on the Vietnamese salad with grilled mahi mahi, spring rolls and noodles. A number of top resort hotels are along the Kohala Coast including the Hapuna Prince , a 350 room with a golf course and at the foot of the Hapuna Beach a half mile sandy beach considered to be one of the top in the country. Nearby is the Mauna Lani, home to the Orchid hotel and Mauna Lani hotel. The Two golf courses that intertwine between both hotels make up the north Nd south courses where the senior skins is played. Legendary holders have played there from Bob Hope to Arnold Palmer. At the Mauna Lani you can get an Aloha greeting from the carp. Water is a dominant theme at the Mauna Lani with waterfalls, ponds, and even a turtle habitat. Nearby shopping centers have restaurants like Tommy Bahamas and Ruth's Chris, but the economy has taken its toll on retail shops where there are lots of vacancies. The march 11. 2011 tsunami took it's toll on the Kona Village Resort which closed its doors after 45 years. The nearby Four Seasons resort with a Jack Nicolas golf course is a popular oceanfront alternative. The legendary Mauna Kea resort was created by Laurence Rockefeller in 1965 at a cost of $15 million ...at that time the highest price for hotel construction. After a total renovation following an earthquake in 2006, today the hotel has elegant oceanfront rooms and suites, with flat screen tvs, Internet. The stunning beach is considered one of the finest in Hawaii with white sand, turquoise waters and a gateway to the deep blue pacific ocean. There is snorkeling among the outer rocks and reefs, paddle boarding and when the winter swells arrive, surfing and boogie boarding. The Manua Kea has a spa with body treatments and facials ... And a selection of restaurants from Manta And Wine Pavilion which serves a comprehensive buffet breakfast from waffles and omelets to broiled salmon, bright red local tomatoes, Puna sunrise papayas. And local wild cats are ever ready for handouts. Other wildlife from real manta rays at night to the world's largest Mccaw parrots. At Number 3, the restaurant on the famous Robert Trent Jones golf course ... Every meal starts with huge popovers. Spicy tomato soup with a tuna melt sandwich is a great traditional dish or for something with a little more Hawaii try the cooked tuna poke salad. The driving range has all the amenities of a great golf course and with ocean and mountain views it's a challenge to keep your eye on the ball. Many of the holes (recently redesigned by Trent Jone's son, Reese) have ocean views and none are more classic than the 3rd hole where the ball crosses a ocean cove. Higher up on the course the winds can pick up. One needs to remember no matter what hole you are on, the greens run towards the ocean. Each evening, as the ancient blowing of the conch shells sounds the time to lite the tiki torches along the beachfront ... Locals and visitors take time out to watch the sunset and if luck is on their side .. Perhaps catch a green flash as the sun drops into the pacific.
Hawaiian Jewel Villa at Ka Milo in the Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaiian Jewel Villa
Accommodations:
Rooms 1 & 2:
Two master suites with King beds and en-suite bathrooms. Downstairs master suite has oversized bathroom with tub and private lanai.
Room 3: Two Queen beds with large walk-in closet and adjacent patio with swinging chairs. (Starfish room)
Room 4: Two extra long twin beds (these can be clipped together and made up with different bedding to create a king bed). Please request upon booking if you’d like this configuration. Access to patio.
Note: The upstairs, main level has 1 master suite (Pineapple room) , this is on the same level as the open floor living areas, lanai, kitchen and guest's bathroom. An ideal room for anyone with mobility concerns.
The additional bedrooms are on the second, lower level. All bedrooms have on the lower level have sliding glass doors leading to a lanai.
Main Floor: Enjoy the open floor plan of the top level which includes 1 bedroom with ensuite and a guest bathroom.
Floor to ceiling disappearing pocket doors a lead to a large lanai so that you can enjoy the island breezes inside and out.
A large sectional sofa is perfect for reading, playing games and watching TV.
Our kitchen is well equipped with everything you could need - from rice cooker, crock pot, ninja blender, stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, and spices. The Refrigerator includes filtered water and an ice maker.
A large rolling cooler is provided for picnic lunches at the beach or for a road trip. Also convenient for shopping trips to Costco.
There is a large circular dining room table inside that seats 6-8 as well as a one on the lanai that seats 8. The lanai has outdoor couch and lounge chairs to enjoy.
We also provide complimentary:
*Wifi
*Local calls as well as mainland USA and Canada calls
*Cable TV as well as remote control access to your Amazon and Netflix accounts.
For the kids: We have all you will need for your children including a booster/high chair style seat, a stool to help them reach the sink, a pack and play baby cot for sleeping. We also have some books and games for kids to enjoy. We have kids and tot swim vests for your use.
Head to the Beach: The immensely popular white-sand beaches Hapuna State Beach, Mauna Kea Beach and Mauna Lani’s own unique Black Sand Beach are found with in 15 minutes drive or less from your vacation rental in Mauna Lani.
You will also will enjoy the benefit of access to the Mauna Lani Owners Beach which boasts some of the best swimming and snorkeling on the island. Relax in a beach cabana and grab lunch or dinner at the beachside Napua restaurant. We will provide you with 2 keys for complimentary beach club access which includes usage of the chairs and lounges.
We also provide complimentary use of:
- Snorkels, fins and masks for kids and adults
- Beach chairs (Tommy Bahama with built in coolers in the backs)
- Beach umbrellas
- Various beach toys (buckets, shovels)
- Beach towels
- Boogie boards
- Noodles and other floaties for the pool
- Bikes (adult & kids with helmets)
Our KaMilo community: Our community has a great lap pool, recreation pool, Jacuzzi and a workout room, as well as two award-winning golf courses right around the corner.
You can also run down to the The Shops at Mauna Lani - a 2 minute drive - to the Foodland gourmet grocery store and find fine dining restaurants. Foodland offers groceries and staples as well as fresh deli selections including sushi, sides and hot dishes. Restaurants at The Shops include Tommy Bahamas, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Monstera.
The shops hold multiple cultural events, including two high quality free hula performances a week, lei making and ukulele lessons – all for free!
KaMilo is also within 10 miles of seven different award winning golf courses. The Fairmont Orchid and the Mauna Lani Bay Hotels are both within 3 minutes of our home. You can find wonderful restaurants at both places. Kamilo is located about 10 minutes from the Hilton at Waikoloa. There are also excellent walking trails including some through the ancient petroglyphs and near the beach, the ancient fish ponds.
If you want to explore further afield our location serves conveniently between multiple destinations such as Waikoloa, Kona, Waimea, and Hawi. Within an hour’s drive you can either be stargazing at the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center, hiking into Waipio Valley, horseback riding in the Kohala Mountains, enjoying farmers markets in Waimea, or Manta Ray diving out of Kona.
We hope your stay will be all you and family need it to be – both restful and playful!
Please contact us with any questions, we do our best to answer emails as soon as possible. Feel free to call us too. We understand there are many choices and we are glad you found us.
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We look forward to welcoming you,
Mahalo!
Big Island Hawaii. Part 5. Driving to Kailua-Kona.
December 2009. Music by Lyman.
Check out the Hawaiian style highway graffiti. White coral on black lava.
The Hawaiʻi Belt Road is a modern name for the Māmalahoa Highway and consists of Hawaiʻi State Highways 11, 19, and 190 that encircles the Island of Hawaiʻi. The southern section, between Hilo and Kailua-Kona is numbered as State Highway 11. The section between Hilo and Waimea is State Highway 19. Between Waimea and Kailua-Kona, the road is split in two: the original mauka route (now State Highway 190) and a makai route 19, completed in 1975, which serves as access to the Kona and Kohala Coast resorts. (In the Hawaiian language, mauka means towards the mountain and makai means towards the sea. These terms are commonly used in travel directions.)
Parts of the southern half of the Hawaiʻi Belt Road were known during the Territorial days as the Kaʻū Belt Road. The names Hawaiʻi Belt Road and Māmalahoa Highway refer to the road system that encircles the entire island; many sections are also referenced by local names. (wikipedia)
ThruJimsEyes - Hawaii: Driving the high road from Kona to Waimea
This is our favorite drive on the Island of Hawai'i. Mamalahoa Highway (The Path Of The Splintered Paddle) has great historic significance in Hawaiian history. The drive from Kona to Waimea is breathtaking with it's transition from the lush hills of Kona to the wide open spaces covered in lava rock and grasses to the cool, often wet, region of Waimea (Kamuela). When you drive this road remember to ask Akua (God) to share the wonders and the beauty of the island and you shall not be disappointed.
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Waimea, Hawaii HI
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Waipi'o Valley
Waialea Beach
Evening at Kahua Ranch
Pololu Valley Lookout
Mauna Kea Beach
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Dahana Ranch
Parker Ranch
Spencer Beach Park
Kauna'oa Bay
Parker Ranch Center 2015, Waimea Hawaii
Unique shopping center with a Hawaiian Paniolo {cowboy} theme. Beautiful country setting in the heart of Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Watch more videos at Hawaii's Aloha Channel.
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Build your Hawaii Dream home with expansive ocean views on the Big Island’s beautiful Hamakua Coast. Enjoy small town living in historic Pauuhau Camp community, formerly a thriving sugar cane camp in the 1800s. You will be on a quiet street adjacent to a gulch, where you can enjoy the tranquil sounds of flowing water and cool breezes coming down from Mauna Kea. Wake up to breathtaking sunrise views along with the chirping of tropical birds in low risk Lava Zone 8. The HOA fees are only $25/month and the community includes recreational areas for all the enjoy. Water and electric is available and an area has already been cleared for you to start your home construction. You will be off the beaten path, but just 10 minutes from downtown Honokaa, where you can find services, shopping and restaurants. Just up the street is the renowned weekly Hamakua Harvest Farmer’s Market. In about 25 minutes you can drive to Waimea, and just over an hour brings you to Kona. Welcome home.
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Mo'okini Heiau: Warrior Kings and Human Sacrifice on Hawai'i
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Have you ever seen anywhere as stark, impressive, primitive and ancient, yet still able to raise the hackles on your neck? Here, untold thousands of people were sacrificed to worship a new god, the war god Ku. Mo'okini Heiau stands today at the north end of Hawai'i, the well preserved remains of a terrible luakini heiau built by the powerful Tahitian kahuna Pa'ao in the 11th or 12th century. This heiau was the first temple of human sacrifice in Hawai'i and the first site in Hawai'i to be preserved as a National Historic Landmark under the Historic Sites Act of 1935. Mo'okini Heiau is now part of Lapakahi State Historic Park; as Mo'okini is an active Heiau and visitors are reminded to stay away if religious observances are being celebrated.
Built on the site of a much smaller heiau, Mo'okini Heiau (lit. many lineages) is said to have been raised in one night by as many as 15,000-20,000 men passing stones hand to hand from Pololu Valley, 14 miles distant.
Born nearby, Kamehameha the Great was brought to this heiau for his birth rituals.
To reach the enormous but especially well-preserved heiau, drive to near the 20-mile marker and turn onto the road to the Upolu Airport, heading left past the airport at about 2 miles. The unpaved section of the next 1.6 miles of road may require 4WD, but at any rate, one must park at the gate and walk 5 minutes to the heiau. The heiau itself is impressively large, 270 feet long by 140 feet wide by as much as 30 feet high.
This dirt road goes all the way (about 4 miles) to the old Coast Guard Loran Lookout and makes a wonderful beginner's mountain biking trip, especially considering the amazing historical sites along the way.
During the 11th century, warlike Tahitians arrived in the Hawai'ian Islands, conquering, enslaving, sacrificing and largely displacing the descendants of the original Marquesan settlers. Into this bloody landscape came Pa'ao, the terrible and powerful Tahitian kahuna who was affronted at the lack of respect the Hawai'ian Ali'i commanded and at the apparent weakness of the Hawai'ian gods. He sent back to Tahiti for the warrior chief Pili and together they brought worship of the powerful war god Ku to Hawai'i and strengthened the kapu system of laws and power of the Ali'i.
Worship of Ku demanded human sacrifice, which was performed at luakini heiau throughout the parts of Polynesia where Ku was venerated. Pa'ao caused Mo'okini Heiau to be constructed on the site of a previous, smaller heiau, of stones passed hand over hand from Pololu Valley. During this process, if a stone were dropped it was left where it lay to preserve the rhythm of passing; the scattered line of dropped stones can be followed all the way back to Pololu to this day.
The alter stones were brought by war canoe from Pa'ao's home heiau of Taputapuatea (lit. sacrifices from abroad), the most powerful and most feared heiau in Polynesia and the center of Ku worship. Boulders for cornerstones brought hundreds of miles across the sea from Taputapuatea were laid with human sacrifices
Beneath and gave this heiau a formidable power and the air of menace and despair that clings to it to the site to this day.
Outside the heiau walls can be found a large phallic rock and a flat stone with a cup-like depression near the top. Here, on this holehole stone, the baked bodies of human sacrifices were stripped of flesh and the bones saved to be rendered into fishhooks and dagger blades. Not much mention of the fate of the human flesh from these sacrifices is made, but it is universally documented that Polynesians everywhere were cannibals. This is a topic that is very difficult for the modern descendants of these people to come to grips with and one which is best simply accepted and not commented or speculated upon.
There is no counting the tens of thousands of Hawai'ians who were made sacrifice here on this stone at barren, terrible Mo'okini over the centuries, but the sacrificial victims were all gathered by a class of kahuna called the Mu, or body catcher; the foundation of the dwelling of the Mu can still be found among the ruins of Mo'okini.
There are no services in the vicinity of Mo'okini Heiau, whatsoever.
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More frustration for Oahu residents trying to renew their driver's licenses.
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INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAIʻI: Puna Geothermal Restart?
Kīlauea Volcano’s lava flow last year not only destroyed hundreds of homes and farms, it damaged and caused the shutdown of a geothermal plant that supplied 25 percent of the Big Island’s power needs. Puna Geothermal Venture intends to be back in the power business again by year-end. Critics question whether the cost of reopening is justified, versus the benefits of investing in other forms of renewable energy. Should Puna Geothermal Restart?
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I: Quality of Life on Hawai‘i Island
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I presents a series exploring the quality of life on each island, with residents from each island driving the conversations. What issues matter most to each island? These episodes are a precursor to our upcoming Election 2018 coverage. Our Quality of Life series continues with a focus on the community issues that are of most concern for Hawai‘i Island residents.