Introducing Kevin Michael Connolly

Aloha everybody! I want to introduce you to my friend, Kevin Michael Connolly. I got to work with Kevin and Crew while they were here on the Big Island shooting a pilot for a new television show for the Discovery Channel. In the show, Kevin travels around the world, exploring the environment and overcoming obstacles. Oh, did I mention that Kevin has no legs? It was really amazing spending the day with Kevin, especially watching him moving around on the lava fields. I couldn't keep up with him! Check out Kevin's website to learn more about this amazing guy!

On the trail at Haleakala!



When I get in the mood for a vacation, I grab my pack and head off to another island. A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to hike Haleakala volcano, on the island of Maui. Haleakala is one of the most spectacular places I have ever been. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking! Check out the Haleakala National Park website for more information.

Photo: Native Guide Hawaii

New activity on Kilauea Volcano!

This image of Pu'u O'o was taken looking east. In the foreground is ponded lava, originating from several individual vents.

Photo: USGS

Snowy Sunrise over Mauna Loa's Caldera

Last nights storm brought us some snow on our high peaks. Here is a still from the USGS webcam, overlooking Mokuaweoweo, Mauna Loa's Caldera. Aloha!

Photo: USGS



Introducing Michael Mancini

"Hey Warren, you ever been 'tazed' before"? That's not the usual pre - tour small talk that I am used to, but coming from Michael Mancini, Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Stand Up Comedian, and winner of the title of "World's Funniest Cop", three years in a row, I knew that I was in for a good day. I had the honor of taking Michael and his lovely wife and daughter on a tour of Kilauea Volcano recently and we had a great time exploring and and learning about the volcano. Here is a link to Michaels website http://www.makeulaff.com/

Check it out, he will make you laugh!

Kalapana Lava Flow Saturday, July 17, 2010

Aloha Everybody! This past Saturday, my family and I woke early in the a.m. to go out to view the lava flow near to Kalapana. We got there before the sun came up and were surprised to see a fast moving, surface flow crossing Highway 130. This was certainly one of the fastest moving flows I have seen in some time. The image above is of a lobe of inflated pahoehoe lava oozing through an old fence. The dark lava beneath the glowing lobe is from the 1990's.

Photo: Warren Costa

Reflecting on Wailoa Pond

Aloha Everyone, Here is an image that I took in Hilo, at the Wailoa Pond.

Photo: Warren Costa