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The northern stretch of the Kohala coastline, one of the most historic areas in the State of Hawaii, holds and handful of treasures worth trekking to explore. Highlighted in this section is a day’s driving tour with three major sites, a few notable asides and information on a handful of tour guided activities. Named after its dominating geological feature, Kohala volcanic mountain is the oldest of the five volcanoes that make up Hawaii Island. You will be awed by this visually sweeping coastline and its broad range of natural habitats, features and landscapes. Within only an 11-mile distance, rainfall averages range from only 5 inches to more than 150 inches annually, creating vast diversity in the area’s vegetation and topography. Looking southwestward from Kohala volcanic mountain, to the ocean. Much of this area is rural, and home to some of the Island’s largest ranches. (Courtesy of Henry Lee @ Fotoeins Fotopress) As you drive, keep an eye out to the west. On clear days, you can easily see Maui Island. In winter months, lots of humpback whale activity. From late December through March, these warmer ocean waters found in the channel between Maui and Hawaii Islands, is a favorite location for our winter whale visitors. Read more...http://www.bigislandguru.com