Introduction to the Big Island of Hawaii: The Big Island of Hawaii (Big Island for short) is the youngest island in the Hawaiian Islands and the largest island, with a total area of 4,028 square miles. The Big Island has a total population of 137,000 and a coastline of 266 miles. King Kamehameha, the founder of the Hawaiian Dynasty, went from this island to unify the Hawaiian Islands. The Big Island is rich in natural resources. Visitors can go skiing in the mountains, go surfing in the sea, and then go to the Volcano Park to see volcanoes on the same day. Hawaii Volcano Park is open all day. In addition to watching volcanic eruptions, there are also good attractions such as the volcano lookout, the House of the Volcano Goddess, and the volcanic cave.