- THE HERITAGE COAST!
The windward part of the Big Island was once known as
"The Sugar Coast" as a continuous series of plantations linked Hilo to Honokaa.
A railroad hauled sugar to the Hilo piers and provided the lifeline for transporting
people and supplies. High trestles spaned the gulches. But as the plantations
closed one by one, the area is becoming alive with new activity!
The residents got input into what was possible and their solutions were comfortable for
each community. Like truck stops along a long highway, "community stops"
were established as catalysts to cluster the visitor assets where possible or to
deseminate information about nearby points of interests. Highway signs were
installed and brochures printed. Bed and breakfasts were encouraged to share the flavor
and history of The Heritage Coast!
