And thats exactly what I was after.
Find my favorite nature adventures, below.
Yes, moonlightall of the swims are held at night after the sun goes down.
Theyre totally gentlethey dont have teeth or barbs, so they cant harm you in any way.
And they are incredible to be in the water with.
I dived with these friendly rays the first night I arrived at Mauna Kea.
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I had literally just landed four hours before and was completely jet-lagged after a long day of traveling.
Turns out, manta rays are spectacular dancers.
I watched in awe as they swooped and swirled within literalinchesof my face.
(Note: They get close!
Youre not supposed to touch them, but sometimes they inadvertently touch you.)
To be that close to manta raysa threatened species from overfishing and ocean pollutionwas humbling.
Yes, a bee wellness check, because earths greatest pollinators need some TLC, too!
Then, we made our way to the apiaries, or bee boxes, to perform our wellness check.
(Another few of the all-time best minutes of my life.)
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Again, I know snorkeling with sea creatures isnt for everyone.
But if youre there, Idorecommend giving it a try.
Meeting a friendly sea turtle or angelfish along your journey is just the cherry on top.
It encompasses 175 miles around the island, including the 2.7-mile out-and-back trail connecting Mauna Kea to Hapuna Beach.
Short on time one evening, I decided to go left over to Hapuna Beach for a sunset walk.
Preview the Kahakai National Historic Trail on Alltrails.
Travelingespecially to a place as ancient and exploited as Hawaiican often feel so extractive.
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