Nice Warm Kona

Cowabunga! Kona Time

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February 11th 2017
The big island is home to 8 of the worlds 13 climate zones. On the drive from Hilo to Kona this becomes evident. As Hilo is one of the wettest cities in the US, it is green and lush. Drive up to 3500 feet in elevation to Volcano town then down the other side with Mauna Loa at your side. Along the way passing once again changing scenery and this time even including a little desert. The rains subsid ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more