Born an island of both fire and ice, where land and sea meet in the earth's greatest epic battle, is where we discover the Big Island of Hawai'i towering above the crashing waves. Home to two of the world's greatest mountains, the world's most active volcano, 11 of the world's 13 climate zones, Hawai'i's greatest king, and the wettest city in the United States, the Big Island of Hawai'i is an island like no other. It is an island of such proportions that all of the other islands in the main Hawaiian chain could fit inside it twice.
Often called the 'Big Island' to help distinguish it from the 1,500 mile long archipelago with which it shares its name, Hawai'i, the Big Island has certainly earned its nickname. Here you'll find the ongoing battle between green forests, black lava fields, the ocean, and the rain almost incomprehensible, the diversity is simply stunning. You may find yourself wondering, is this an ancient landscape or a future one? On the Big Island it's always best to expect the unexpected. Deep in lore, full of adventure, bursting with life, and home to the only land younger than you are, Aloha to the Big Island of Hawai'i... let the adventure begin.
The 18 maps within this guide will help you easily tour the Big Island of Hawai'i mile by mile. These maps contain mile markers, cities, landmarks, major roads, and pinpoints all major attractions around the island. The maps include zoomed in views of Hilo, Waimea, Kailua-Kona, and of the Volcano area. If a guidebook isn't your thing, these maps will be right up your alley.
