The Big Island of Hawaii has several black sand beaches that are popular tourist destinations. Some notable ones include ...

Papakōlea Beach, Hawaii. This beach on the Big Island boasts a one-of-a-kind color: olive green. The color of the sand is due to a type of lava crystal called olivine, which stays on the beaches ...

KALAPANA, Hawaii — Go ahead, sink your toes in the sand on Hawaii’s famous beaches. But you might be surprised by the color of that sand; it isn’t always golden.

Hawaii Island (the Big Island) is home to several impressive white-sand beaches, and Hāpuna Beach, a half-mile stretch located on the Kona-Kohala Coast, is one of them. Do as the locals do and ...

15 Stunning Black-sand Beaches Around the World. From volcanic sands on Hawaii's Big Island to a glacial lagoon in Iceland, here's where to experience the extraordinary.

Exploring Pololū’s trails and Hawi’s treats add up to a Big Island adventure of the most delightful kind, with spectacular views, ahi sandwiches and chocolate passion fruit cheesecake.

A stock image shows Papakōlea Beach on Hawaii's Big Island. Formed by volcanic activity, this green-sanded beach is illegally driven to by tourists and locals alike, which damages the landscape.