Shannon Wianecki grew up in Hawaii and writes about the Islands regularly. Hilo sits between the sea, the often-snow-capped summit of Mauna Kea and the smoldering Kilauea volcano. Twice swept ...

Hilo, the largest city on the island of Hawaii and the second largest in the state, is a must-see, daylong visit for garden enthusiasts and probably a half-day trip for everyone else. Hilo is also ...

The dramatic scenery can be ... visitors can taste some of Hawaii's best chocolate and learn about the cacao farming process. Finally, Laupāhoehoe, located between Hilo and Honokaa, is a charming ...