Thomas Upton
Kaulana Manu Kipuka - A Flora and Fauna Oasis
On the Big Island Saddle Road, between Hilo and Mauna Kea, there is a relatively new parking lot and visitor facility on the north side...
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Fine Art Images of Hawaii by Thomas Upton
Big Island Landscape Photography
Thomas Upton
- Jul 15, 2023
- 2 min
Hiking off the Kawaihae-Mahukona Road
Part of our fitness discipline is to take at least a one-hour walk each day when on the island. Much of the time, this just means walking...
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Thomas Upton
- Jul 7, 2023
- 6 min
Hiking to the top of Kohala via the Koai'a Corridor
A challenging Big Island hike I’ve been wanting to try for some time is the Koai’a Corridor trail which provides access to the top of the...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 3 min
Hiking the Iconic Huluhulu Pu'u - Easy and quick
Anyone who traverses the Big Island’s Saddle Road towards Hilo will notice the many massive pu’us (cinder domes) that dot the landscape...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 2 min
Mana Road - Winds Forever Around Mauna Kea
Mana Road, to the uninitiated, is a nice side road in Waimea that is lined near town with small farms, ranches, and homes. Some great...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 4 min
Kalopa State Park - The Big Island's Muir Woods?
If you’ve seen all the amazing waterfalls, beaches, and volcanoes on the Big Island and crave a walk in the forest, then Kalopa State...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 5 min
Guide to Fine Art Media for Big Island Images
Identifying a favorite image is only the first step creating an art piece for your home. You must decide how to display it, which...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 10 min
My Top 15 Big Island Must See Places for Great Photos
Big Island locations from the northern tip to south point with terrific photo opportunities. FInd iconic scenes or tiny vignettes to enjoy.
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 2 min
Koai’a Tree Sanctuary - Precious trees and fabulous views
On an island with large amounts of privately held land, it is a pleasure to find places like the Koai’a Tree Sanctuary, a tree-filled...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 3 min
Onomea Bay Trail – Short and fabulous
If you travel north of Hilo (on the Big Island) for about 5 miles on the belt road (Route 19) you will see a sign directing you to a...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 3 min
Mud Lane - Not so muddy
Waimea is a busy town sitting south of the Kohala Volcano and midway between the Kona and Hamakua coasts. It resides essentially on a...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 2 min
Holy Cow! Stranded at Keokea Bay
If you’ve looked at many of the galleries on this site, you’ll have probably noticed that Keokea Beach Park is prominently featured. We...
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Thomas Upton
- May 29, 2023
- 3 min
Hiking to Green Sand Beach
A few miles east of the Island's southern-most point (South Point) is a dramatic, partially submerged Pu'u, or cinder cone, whose center...
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Big Island hikes, beautiful spots, and great photo locations
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