Paul's Travel Pictures

During our visit to the Hilo side of the Big Island, we made a stop at the Wailuku River State Park to see the 80 foot high Rainbow Falls. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Rainbow Falls Pictures & Video Clip – Wailuku River State Park

We were lucky enough to visit Hilo over on the rainy side of the Big Island during a rare sunny day. Besides the tiny Coconut Island Park we also explored the Queen Liliuokalani Park and Japanese Garden located near the airport and with a view of Hilo Bay. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Queen Lili’uokalani Park & Japanese Gardens Pictures

Thanks to the Bank of America “Museums On Us” program, we were able to visit both the Museum of Science & History (MOSH JAX) and also the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) for free this past weekend. To see my pictures from our day at the MOSH, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Jacksonville Museum of Science & History Pictures

After spending the morning snorkeling at nearby Mauna Kea Beach, we went a few miles north to check out the Puukohola Heiau National Historic Park and absorb some Hawaiian culture. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site Pictures & Visitor Info

We were in this area of South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii to go snorkeling at “Two Steps” but had to check out the Puuhonua o Honaunau “Place of Refuge” National Historic Park first. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park Pictures

The major attraction at Little Talbot Island State Park, located about 25 miles north east of Jacksonville, is the more than five miles of white sandy beaches. Visitors also enjoy fishing, Segway tours, wildlife watching, and picnicking at the pavilions. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Little Talbot Island State Park Pictures & Video Clip – Jacksonville, FL

Amelia Island State Park is located about 20 miles northeast from downtown Jacksonville. The most popular recreational activity is fishing off the beach or the A1A bridge. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Amelia Island State Park Pictures – Nassau County, FL

The Pua Mau Place Arboretum & Botanical Garden is located in the North Kona area on the drier side of the Big Island of Hawaii. There are still a wide variety of colorful flowers, trees, and plants thanks to deep water wells. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Pua Mau Place Botanical Garden Pictures  – Big Island, Hawaii

A visit to the Big Island of Hawaii isn’t complete without seeing the only natural tropical rainforest zoo in the USA. The Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo is a free attraction located just south of Hilo on the rainy east side of the Big Island. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens Pictures – Hilo, Big Island

We visited the Crazy Fish Seafood Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach on a very hot weekend to rent a kayak and explore the intracoastal waterway. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Crazy Fish Kayak Rental & Restaurant Review – Jacksonville Beach, FL