The Big Island of Hawaii

"The Big Island of Hawaii" is not only big, it is still growing today. The Big Island is the youngest and largest of all the islands in the Hawaiian island chain in the Pacific. From the lava flows of Kilauea in Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea, from the green rainforests of the Hamakua Coast to the pitch black sands of Punaluu Beach - everywhere on Hawaii's largest island, the unparalleled power of nature and an incredible one can be seen diverse landscape in which numerous natural wonders can be admired. Here one encounters many volcanoes, e.g. Kilauea, one of the largest shield volcanoes and the most active of its kind in the world, Mauna Kea, which is about 10,058 m high, the largest mountain in the world, and Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain with the largest national park in the 50th state of the USA (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). Hawaii's Big Island is home to all but two of the world's climatic zones and has produced lush rainforests, volcanic desert landscapes, snow-capped peaks and enchanting black sand beaches.