Many people refer to the Big Island in terms of its Leeward (or western Kona side) and its Windward (or eastern Hilo side), but there are other major designations. Areas like Kau, Puna, Waimea, or ...
Situated in the central expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the Hawaiian archipelago, a group of islands, lies southwest of the continental United States, spanning approximately 4,400 km (2,800 mi) south of ...