Kona Chris

02/02/2026

Just a PSA for anyone on island or coming to visit

12/07/2025

Episode 38 yesterday was phenomenal! After taking a few pictures by the Volcano House, our group creeped slowly in traffic towards the Uēkahuna overlook at the summit. Peep the comment for a video featuring the sound, as well as an appearance of a volnado!

11/10/2025

Currently at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach and about to enjoy a picnic lunch. Come say hi!

09/19/2025

It's going to be a HOT one today. Episode 33 is underway. Join me on tour or at least check it out on the live web cam:

Live view of the eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, from the northwest rim of the caldera [V1cam]. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depend...

09/18/2025

Episode 33 looks to be starting and we've got a beautiful sunrise to welcome the day. Who wants to go for a ride?

07/30/2025

I always wondered why the person depicted on this sign you can see around the islands is running towards the wave. All I wanna do is go the opposite direction!

07/30/2025

If it's not Pele putting on a show, you need to know what to do when Kanaloa shows up!

07/30/2025

At least my tour is over?

07/21/2025

A four hour drive (roundtrip) to see lava on an early Sunday morning? Yes please! Lava and rainbows following a tsunami watch last night. How much more Hawai'i can you get?

At least our trip had an excellent driver (just ask him), and he parked better than some others.