Island of Hawaii is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Almost twice the size of all other Hawaiian islands (hence the nickname “Big Island”), its size is inspiring. You can travel to four different climate zones in the world, from the humid tropics to the polar tundra. This is the result of the shield and altitude effects of the large volcanoes of Maunakea and Maunaloa. From many geological features in the Hawaii Volcano National Park to the snow-capped plateau of Maunakea; From the fertile valleys on the Hilo and Hamakua coast to the black sandy beaches of Punalou, Hawaii is an expression of incomparable power of nature.