The Big Island, or Island of Hawaii (Hawai’i), is the largest and youngest island of the Hawaiian Islands. Boasting varied climates ranging from Polar Tundra on the snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea to Wet Tropical in Hilo’s valleys, the Big Island offers a unique array of experiences. Featuring active and dormant volcanoes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, scenic black-sand beaches, and rainbow-blanketed waterfalls, there’s so much to see and do while on the island.