Entries tagged 'tidepools'

Pissed off in Puna-- So Who Peed in the Thermal Ponds, Brah?

If the Champagne Pool on the Puna Coast is a little warmer than usual, blame the hordes of tourists, according to this AP story. It's not the kind of bubbly that makes the guide books, that's for sure. Regardless, more...

Hawaiian Culture: Ancient Ponds, Restored

Here's a fascinating article about the history of the anchialine pond's on the Big Island's Kona-Kohala Coast and one man's quest to revive them. These landlocked brackish ponds are linked to the ocean through volcanic tubes. Such natural ponds were...

Modern Minimalist Vacation Chic: Hale Balleja

This vacation rental is not your average floral-patterned, rattan furnished beach pad. Hale Balleja is located in the Puna District, which is about as far off the tourist track as you can get. It's a great place with nearby...