Obama talks about being Outdoors in Hawaii!

Recently President Obama spoke at a Conservation Conference in Washington D.C. We have taken a section and posted it here: “And this is personally important to me. Some of you know that I grew up in Hawaii mostly, and we got some pretty nice outdoors in Hawaii. (Laughter.) And you spend a lot of time [...] read more

On March 3rd, 2012, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

Hula in Hawaii

In hula, hand gestures illustrate the words of the song or chant that accompanies it. In ancient times, dancers would act out events they hoped would occur. Therefore, in a sense, the hula was a kind of prayer. read more

On February 9th, 2012, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

Each Island has its own color and flower

Each island has its own official color and flower: The Big Island’s color is red, and its flower is the red ohia lehua blossom. Oahu’s color is yellow, and its flower is the ilima flower Lanai’s color is orange and its flower is the kaunaoa (air plant) Molokai’s color is green and its flower is [...] read more

On February 7th, 2012, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

It’s Monday again…

It is a bit different here in Hawaii when you have a Monday than it is in other places in the world. Especially if you are a guest of Hawaii Outdoor Guides. We still snorkel in the ocean and visit Volcanoes National Park to see glowing lava. Days that feel like a Monday to us [...] read more

On February 6th, 2012, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

We are now on twitter!

Looking for the newest updates on Big Island happenings? Follow us on twitter or hit us up with a question. https://twitter.com/#!/HawaiiGuides read more

On February 3rd, 2012, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

Whale season is here!

Are you looking forward to seeing whales on your trip to Hawaii? We stay in touch with local captains to see what is happening in the water. On our last snorkel trip we could hear the whales singing underwater! It is such an amazing experience to be here for whale season. What happens if you [...] read more

On February 2nd, 2012, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

Lava flowing inside Volcanoes National Park

Lava is again flowing inside Volcanoes National Park. Look at our video of the lava that we captured December 18th. Then book a Volcanoes Tour with us! read more

On December 22nd, 2011, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

New Mauna Loa Shuttle Service

Are you looking to hike Mauna Loa, camp overnight and get a shuttle back to your car? Hawaii Outdoor Guides is now offering a special shuttle service for hikers that want to start from the Saddle Road side of Mauna Loa and finish at Mauna Loa Rd inside Volcanoes National Park. Why do you need [...] read more

On October 20th, 2011, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

Volcano update

If you noticed our new pictures on our facebook page you probably noticed our new volcano picture. Did we really see that view? Yes, on our last tour you could see the red glow from the lava lake inside the halemaumau crater where the goddess Pele lives. Is there any other lava flowing on Hawaii? [...] read more

On September 15th, 2011, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K

Why small groups rule:

Hawaii Outdoor Guides offer small group tours of the island of Hawaii. Why does this matter to you? More personal attention, less time getting on and off of a large bus and more time exploring the sites. Call us crazy but that is what gets us excited about seeing a new place. When you go [...] read more

On July 17th, 2011, posted in: Hawaii Volcano Hiking Guide Tour by K