Author Topic: Big Island Of Hawaii Master Thread (Read 286151 times)

3yummyboys · « **Reply #580 on:** February 10, 2016, 07:16:02 AM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on February 10, 2016, 02:01:29 AM

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-hawaii-dengue-idUSKCN0VI0G2

Wow. Anyone here changing their plans?

3yummyboys · « **Reply #581 on:** May 29, 2016, 01:21:43 PM »

I heard falafel in paradise moved. Anyone been there recently?

3yummyboys · « **Reply #582 on:** May 30, 2016, 02:57:07 PM »

Chabad on the BI is in dire financial straights, they do amazing work, please help if you can!
http://jewishbigisland.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55230975dda471f18d0a6d0e6&id=9152c0c17a&e=62dba93fb0

Something Fishy · « **Reply #583 on:** July 26, 2016, 06:46:37 PM »

We have a lava ocean entry as of today!

I've been working on arranging photography workshop over the last few weeks, I hope to have all the details hammered out this week.

Ergel · « **Reply #584 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:31:53 AM »

How long does this typically last?

whYME · « **Reply #585 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:37:38 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 27, 2016, 12:31:53 AM

typically

I'm pretty sure there's no such thing.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #586 on:** July 27, 2016, 01:27:56 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 27, 2016, 12:31:53 AM

How long does this typically last?

Average has been around 3 months in the recent past.

Quote from: whYME on July 27, 2016, 12:37:38 AM

I'm pretty sure there's no such thing.

True, but the last few have been a couple of months. Here's hoping.

3yummyboys · « **Reply #587 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:15:33 AM »

Can I drive a Chevy Tahoe down to Waipio and up Mauna Kea (excuse my car ignorance). We currently have 2 jeeps on hold but I'm afraid we won't fit with all of our luggage and thinking about the Tahoe.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #588 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:28:47 AM »

Quote from: 3yummyboys on July 27, 2016, 09:15:33 AM

Can I drive a Chevy Tahoe down to Waipio and up Mauna Kea (excuse my car ignorance). We currently have 2 jeeps on hold but I'm afraid we won't fit with all of our luggage and thinking about the Tahoe.

MK is definitely no problem, but I believe Waipio is (SCMIIW).

PBaruch · « **Reply #589 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:57:28 PM »

Quote from: 3yummyboys on July 27, 2016, 09:15:33 AM

Can I drive a Chevy Tahoe down to Waipio and up Mauna Kea (excuse my car ignorance). We currently have 2 jeeps on hold but I'm afraid we won't fit with all of our luggage and thinking about the Tahoe.

I am not sure how off road capable a Tahoe is but the main issue with Wapio is having 4wd low range. I saw Jeep Renegades driving the road to Waipio so maybe a Tahoe can make it to the beach. However, you will most certainly not be able to drive all over Waipio and cross rivers in a Tahoe. You need a raised 4wd vehicle to do that.

Dan · « **Reply #590 on:** July 27, 2016, 12:59:16 PM »

Having low 4 is critical on TBI.

Zalc · « **Reply #591 on:** July 28, 2016, 01:28:09 AM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on July 26, 2016, 06:46:37 PM

We have a lava ocean entry as of today!

I've been working on arranging photography workshop over the last few weeks, I hope to have all the details hammered out this week.

Where is it on Google maps?
How close can I get with a rental car?
What about with a Jeep?

I'd love to go over while I'm here!

Something Fishy · « **Reply #592 on:** July 28, 2016, 02:12:15 AM »

Quote from: Zalc on July 28, 2016, 01:28:09 AM

Where is it on Google maps?
How close can I get with a rental car?
What about with a Jeep?

I'd love to go over while I'm here!

8-10 mile hike.

3yummyboys · « **Reply #593 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:04:31 AM »

Heli tours get to see it?

Something Fishy · « **Reply #594 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:06:33 AM »

Quote from: 3yummyboys on July 28, 2016, 08:04:31 AM

Heli tours get to see it?

Yup

3yummyboys · « **Reply #595 on:** July 28, 2016, 10:51:21 PM »

Thanks SF. Well that's settled then. If it's still flowing when we go, we do a heli tour

Has anyone done the Atlantis submarine? Wondering if it's worthwhile.

Zalc · « **Reply #596 on:** July 31, 2016, 05:44:10 AM »

Of the Manta Ray snorkel trips, which company is best?
What about Captain Cook, can you just rent gear?

Is it possible to get it for cheap? (Last minute etc.)

Thanks!

sedge · « **Reply #597 on:** July 31, 2016, 08:50:18 AM »

We're going for a week over Thanksgiving. Thank you to this thread.

PBaruch · « **Reply #598 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:58:26 AM »

Quote from: Zalc on July 31, 2016, 05:44:10 AM

Of the Manta Ray snorkel trips, which company is best?
What about Captain Cook, can you just rent gear?

Is it possible to get it for cheap? (Last minute etc.)

Thanks!

1. I can't say which company is best for a Manta Ray snorkel trip but we went with this one and were very happy:

https://www.fair-wind.com/

2. For Capt Cook, it is possible to hike out there on your own and enter the water from land (although I was told that is illegal to do so), but it is a difficult hike. There are places you can rent snorkel gear if that is what you plan on doing.

3. I am not aware of last minute deals for the Fair Wind but they do offer a discount if you book two tours with them. If you book the Capt Cook trip you will get a discount for the Manta Ray trip. Their tours do fill up so if you want a particular date/time I would not recommend waiting until the last minute.

3yummyboys · « **Reply #599 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:40:02 PM »

Looking at boat tours to see lava, pricing $150-200 for most. Anyone know of anything cheaper $100 range?

Is it possible to hike to see the current lava flow without a guided tour? Any info would be appreciated.

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