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Lava Flow Update…Kalapana, Puna District, Big Island
by ParadiseJim on May.20, 2010, under Uncategorized
Flow been moving further away from viewing area about 1/2 mile. Tourist are still visiting and bring spy glass to watch the show. Still worth wild to see, because Kilauea Volcano National Park, one will have to hike 3 1/2 mile just to see hot stream entering into the ocean. Vist www.biparadise.ws for further info.
Paradise Jim
The 8th Hilo Chinese New Year Festival
by ParadiseJim on Feb.16, 2010, under Uncategorized
The Year of The Tiger kick-off with a Big Bang at the Kalakaua Park located in downtown Hilo with estimation of over 5k speculators for this special events.
Colorful Keiki Custume Contest, Martial Arts demo, TiChi Demo, Chinese Music, delicious Chinese Food, gorgeous Chinese Vendors displays of Artifacts and much more…
This year is the best I seen since 2007 and I believe the next one will be even better and bigger with even louder fireworks.
Aloha,
Paradise Jim
Lava Flow Activities Updates
by ParadiseJim on Oct.27, 2009, under Uncategorized
Kilauea 10/25/09 – Lava continues to erupts from the TEB vent on Kilauea ’s eat rift zone and flow through tubes to the ocean at waikupanaha. Surface flows continue to be active on the lower pali and coastal plain, but have been largely flowing over the existing flow field this past week, creating only very minor expansion of east margin of the TEB flow field.
As of last Thursday, the active lobe on the coastal plain was 700 yards north of the coast, near the former location of the Kalapana access road.
For more detail visit: www.hvo.wr.usgs.gov
Article writing by Scientists at U.S. Geological Surey’s Hawaiian Volcano Obseratory
Publish by: Hawaii Tribune Herald
Recent Update on Kalapana Lava Flow Activities
by ParadiseJim on Sep.09, 2009, under Uncategorized
Free Admission Charge
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM -10:00 PM daily – Volcano doesn’t recognize holidays. :0} Last car is @ 8:00 PM
Advice to go early: Approximately about 1000 visitors daily.
Handful of Local Vendors: Chip , flashlight, bottle water and etc.
Directions: Drive South to the dead end on Highway 130 – you can’t miss it.
What to Bring: Light jacket / flashlight / bottle water / wear long pant and hat / walking stick for safety /
If you don’t like long hike, then you should visit the Kalapana Lava Flow, while the county offer Free Admission and the walking distance is only about 15 minutes away compared with 3.5 miles to Kilauea lava flow. Be careful not to go at night, because many tourist got lost in the lava field. This can be very dangerous because there were several well experienced hikers, whom got lost for several days and fortunately was saved by a chopper.
Just amazed the red lava rolling down the hillside, that travels about 5 mph, then suddenly entry into the cold ocean water turning instantly to about 1800 degree F. Hot stream and EXPLOSIVE occurs immediately with throwing spark and water slashing.
Two Stream Lava Vents entering into the ocean forming
mushroom clouds high above into the atmosphere.
Don’t worry folk, it is very SAFE to visit any of the Lava Flow. Our County Forest rangers from the Hawaii Volcano National Park are well trained in Public Safety and Awareness. All you have to do is follow where the visitor are going. There will be rangers providing directions for the general public. Rest to ensure it’s VERY SAFE to watch this LIVE magnificent Mother Nature Show. :0}
The Big Island is not only the youngest and the largest Hawaiian Island…It is STILL GROWING!
The Kilauea Caldera Volcano is the MOST active volcano in the world. It started in Jan. 1983 and it have NOT stopped since attracting over a million tourist from all over the world. If you’re planning a visit to the Big Island, you must read this site before you leave home.
This site will provide you with many BI Travel Information you should learn. http://biparadise.ws
If you need a place to stay. Here is our Top Rated B&B recommended by Trip Advisor .com
http://hawaii-paradise-suite.com We are only 25 minutes away from Kalapana flow and 45 minutes from Kilauea Volcano and only 17 miles to Hilo, Capital.
Happy Trip to the Big Island,
Paradise Jim
Could not have asked for anything more…
by ParadiseJim on May.06, 2009, under Uncategorized
I had high hopes for the Paradise Suite after visiting their website and reading positive reviews from past guests. Somehow, our stay with Jim and Amy far exceeded even those lofty expectations! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience on the Big Island!
Compared to other B&Bs of this quality, Hawaii Paradise Suite presents far and away the best value. The next closest thing costs at least $300 a night, and even then you’d have to share the property with other guests!
The rooms are beautifully decorated with high-quality and comfortable furniture! It took us no time at all to feel at home in the warm surroundings. The living area was welcoming with a comfortable couch and convenient A/V setup complete with a large projector screen perfect for retiring for the evening in our own personal movie theater. The bedroom was very spacious with a comfortable California King bed and the large private attached bathroom was always clean and fully stocked with all the linens. The property itself had plenty to offer with a quality swimming pool, horseshoes, and a small golf course. 
And finally, the service was outstanding! Jim was painstakingly attentive from weeks before our arrival to the very last minute of our stay. He was always happy to share insights into the big island and had plenty of resources at the ready to help you plan your stay on the Big Island. Amy’s breakfasts were the perfect start to our mornings. If there’s anything at all we wanted done,
Jim and Amy seemed ready to serve. I actually proposed to my fiancee during our stay at Hawaii Paradise Suite and Jim bent over backwards to help me plan.
I would not think of staying anywhere else upon my return to the Big Island!
Rated Five Out of Five, Trip Advisor.com
Get Ready for the Merrie Monarch – Big Event!
by ParadiseJim on Apr.08, 2009, under Uncategorized
For those who does not know about the largest event in Hilo, Hawaii on the Big Island. the 46th annual event is on its way.
The Merrie Monarch is the largest Hula International Competition held at the Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-purpose Stadium in Hilo. The event starts on April 12-18.
There maybe some Scout Tickets available, but for sure there is ROOM available from April 12-16 @ http://hawaii-paradise-suite.com
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