| Big Island of Hawaii (Population 148,677, Area 4,028 sq. miles) The "Big Island" is an island of diversity...the fiery volcanoes Mauna Loa (13,679 feet) and Kilauea, magnificent snow clad Mauna Kea (13,796 feet), the Desert of Kau, cascading waterfalls, the Puna Rainforest, the brilliant shades of Hilo orchids. The island of Hawaii is recognized agriculturally for its sugar, coffee, cattle and macadamia nuts. Popular destinations on the Big Island include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kealakekua Bay, Kailua-Kona, Kawaihae, Parker Ranch, Waipio Valley. |