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Our Adventure to South Point – Green Sand Beach (Papakōlea)

Green sand beach, also known as Papakolea, was formed thousands of years ago and gets it’s green color from olivine crystals that mix in with the sand. No, it is not green like grass. The sand has almost a yellow, brownish green hue. But not only is it cool to say you have been toContinue reading “Our Adventure to South Point – Green Sand Beach (Papakōlea)”

Our Adventure to South Point – Black Sand Beach (Punalu’u)

Hawaii continues to amaze me. From the hot lava fields to the windy grasslands to the lush forests, the beauty of this place is never ending. We decided to make the long trek to the south point, which is about an hour and half from Kailua-Kona on a one lane road through small towns. WeContinue reading “Our Adventure to South Point – Black Sand Beach (Punalu’u)”