Big Island Hawaii: 5 Things to Know Before You Go

Here are five surprising facts about the Big Island of Hawaii that you should know before you go to avoid unnecessary wasted time or money.

[TamaraLR]

That wasn’t birds all night..it was the tree frogs..😁👍🏻

[gabygaedecke]

Those "birds" that kept you up at night were actually the invasive species of coqui frogs - tiny but loud.

[CheapAssNomad]

Excellent introduction video to the big island!

[StyleshStorm]

Big island is nice to vist but to live is risky. only one hospital and of course expensive cost of living.

[pongop]

Cool video! Great tip titles. The Big Island is amazing, one of the most wonderful places in the world ! I just returned from my second trip there. I was just at park in Hilo at 1:50 and 'Akaka Falls at 1:55 and 2:18. I think that's Puna Lu'u black sand beach at 3:02, and I was there too! And also at the Kona Safeway at 5:34. On my first trip years ago, I visited the Kealakekua Captain Cook monument at 5:44. I hope everyone gets to go and see the places for themselves too. Go to Hawai'i!!!

[kdtxo]

You might want to add some advice:
1) Bring an umbrella. It rains, alot and frequently and without warning. Also good for sun protection when trekking across lava-crossing shadeless trails.
2)Beware mosquitos. Bring mosquito repellant and a head net.
3) Beware the SUN. Bring "reef safe/approved" sunblock lotion and full coverage clothes. Long sleeve tee shirts and lightweight long trousers and a sun hat and sunglasses.
4)Pay attention to hydration. Carry water along in a reusable bottle...or even just recycle/reuse a disposable water bottle. You will be glad you did.
5) BRING A TOWEL even a small one. It is hot and often muggy.and humid too. You are going to sweat/perspire. Your forehead will feel so much cooler after swabbing with a towel. Aso makes a good neck sunshade when the rays start beating down.