Category Archives: Hamakua Coast

Paradise Found, Hamakua Coast

On the northeastern side of the Big Island is a district with cascading waterfalls and tropical rainforests called the Hamakua Coast. It stretches fifty miles along the Pacific Ocean between Hilo and the Waipi’o Valley, and offers some of the … Continue reading

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Big Island Self-Sufficiency ‘Check List’

Big Island Self-Sufficiency ‘Check List.’ While you’re busy considering check lists, and to round up our trio of green and self-sufficient Big Island Hawaii real estate listings, consider this checklist. o    Solar Power System o    Water Catchmentand Storage o    Water … Continue reading

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“Wild East” Hawaii – Hamakua Coast

‘Wild East’ Hawaii – Hamakua Coast As much of the northern hemisphere struggles from winter into spring, and the southern hemisphere is about to dive into autumn, those planning an escape to warmer climates and Hawaiian vacations, or intending to … Continue reading

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Mauka and Makai

Mauka and Makai When following directions, which way is up? “Go up the street, past the statue, and take the second turning on the right.” Sounds straightforward, but it isn’t necessarily so. Most maps, but not all, show north at … Continue reading

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