Mom and Me at Waipio Valley

Day 4: Hilo-Hamakua Heritage Drive

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August 29th 2010
August 29, 2010 Today was designated as the road trip day. There is a 50-some odd mile route (one way) on Highway 19 that wraps around the north side of the island, offering pull-offs for walking, vistas, and tourist traps. When driving on the Big Island, be aware that there are no courtesy signs saying "Destination X 1/4 mile ahead." When it says "Destination X" with an arrow, you had better b ... read more

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