Almost all the rain that falls on the slopes of Mauna Kea flows down to the sea on the eastern side of the Big Island. As a result, myriad streams and waterfalls nourish dense jungle-like vegetation, ensuring that the main road north along the coast from Hilo - the only sizeable base for travelers - is alive with flowering trees and orchids

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• Hilo
• North from Hilo

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