BIG ISLAND: Quick FactsNICKNAME: The Big Island AREA: 4,028 square miles POPULATION: 185,079 residents (2010) FACT: Parker Ranch near Kamuela is the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S. about 480,000 acres of land. Hawaii is home of Kilauea the world's most active volcano. BIG ISLAND: ACTIVITY CATEGORIESAttractionsBoat TourCultural & HistoricEco ToursFlume RidesGuided Land ToursKayak ToursRaftingSnorkelingSubmarineSunset ToursWhale Watching |