The culture of the Big Island, while it emanates in various ways\u00a0throughout your visit, is worth a bit of focused exploration.\u00a0Petroglyphs (kii pohaku) and paniolo are two of Hawaii\u2019s\u00a0treasured assets giving a glimpse of authentic experiences and island\u00a0heritage. Dig into the past in a captivating setting and Big Island\u00a0has a few places to see petroglyphs. History etched onto lava rock,\u00a0these lasting images were among the first to capture and record Big\u00a0Island life.<\/p>\n
The Puako Petroglyph Archeological Preserve is excellent for a family\u00a0adventure exploring and learning among hundreds of petroglyphs. If\u00a0hundreds are not enough, try Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for 23,000\u00a0petroglyphs, which is quite an experience via a half-mile hike (guided\u00a0or self-guided). Anaehoomalu Petroglyph Field and Kaloko-Honokohau\u00a0National Historical Park are additional places to find petroglyphs.<\/p>\n
Cowboy and cattle lend to the culture of Big Island. Knowing how to\u00a0rope and ride in the island\u2019s beautiful upcountry region is a\u00a0bit like watching living history. Take a ride or a tour on the ranch,\u00a0either by horseback or the modern version of riding, on ATVs.<\/p>\n
Kohala Ranch, Livin On Top Of The World<\/a><\/strong> Home of the Hula Moon<\/a><\/strong> Kapehu Retreat House<\/a><\/strong> The culture of the Big Island, while it emanates in various ways\u00a0throughout your visit, is worth a bit of focused exploration.\u00a0Petroglyphs (kii pohaku) and paniolo are two of Hawaii\u2019s\u00a0treasured assets giving a glimpse of authentic experiences and island\u00a0heritage. Dig into the past in a captivating setting and Big Island\u00a0has a few places to see petroglyphs.… Continue reading Petroglyphs and Paniolo on Big Island<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-big-island-vacation-information","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=687"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":935,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687\/revisions\/935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nKohala Ranch is an indulgence for a couple or a group of six guests.\u00a0The duality of mountain and seaside views and the pool immediately\u00a0create a sense of \u2018livin\u2019 on top of the world\u2019.\u00a0It\u2019s a place to entertain and be entertained, with a top-notch\u00a0entertainment system inside and on the lanai. Play the ukulele or\u00a0guitar after a few cocktails or visit a paniolo ranch for the\u00a0experience.<\/p>\n
\nThe Kohala Coast is the site of an ocean view vacation rental home\u00a0with a soothing atmosphere and a glimpse of Big Island\u2019s\u00a0gorgeous landscapes through just about every room in the home, via a\u00a0window or sliding door. Spacious for eight guests, the home has plenty\u00a0of areas to escape for privacy and rejoin for inviting gourmet\u00a0dinners. Each of the four suites has appealing features, whether\u00a0it\u2019s the open-air shower that feels like a Zen garden space or\u00a0the private lanai. Venture for the day to the Puako Petroglyph\u00a0Archeological Preserve and then settle at home for a special gourmet\u00a0meal.<\/p>\n
\nAdventure abounds for those seeking a vacation rental in an excellent\u00a0location in Hilo with 20 acres on the Hamakua Coast. The home is new\u00a0but has the appearance of an island plantation estate, including the\u00a0private waterfall. The hot tub, views that extend for miles (with no\u00a0one in sight to obstruct a single perspective), a veranda and nearby\u00a0sights truly make this a retreat for those who seek a sanctuary. The\u00a0feeling of restlessness won\u2019t take over because of the\u00a0captivating views, but explore the area, with Kolekole Beach Park and\u00a0Akaka Falls State Park both just five minutes away. Plan an entire day\u00a0for petroglyph viewing and other experiences at Hawaii Volcanoes\u00a0National Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"