Episode 25: When the Volcano Woke Up Roaring

The Breakdown: What Just Happened? You ever see lava shoot a thousand feet into the sky? We did. Episode 25 of the current Halemaʻumaʻu eruption went off on June 11, and let’s just say: Madame Pele put on a show. This was the 25th time she’s flared up since December 23, 2024, and it was […]
When will the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupt again? Viewing tips, live webcam, and tours

We put together a timeline graph to make it a bit easier to forecast did you see it? tag us in your social: #BigIslandJeepRental @bigislandjeeprental @bigislandjoes #bigislandjoes Check out this video captured by John Tarson at EpicLava of episode 23 Jan 28, 2025 How to tour the lava at Kilauea Speaking of EpicLava, during my […]
Mauna Kea Safety Check (32-Second Version)

This is why driving a JEEP & using 4 Low Gear is a MUST at Mauna Kea. Enjoy the view, and be safe!
Why you need a 4×4 for Mauna Kea

Aloha, just putting this out there again re: Mauna Kea safety- I’m seeing posts about going up the Mauna with AWD (not 4×4 with 4-low) . People talking about “they let me go up with an AWD car”. – This is dangerous. You need the 4-low transfer case to SLOW you down coming down the […]
Is a Jeep soft top loud? See and hear for yourself!

So we hear this a lot “we don’t want a soft top because they are so loud” – this often comes from folks that haven’t been in a soft top Jeep in 20 years of so. Is a Jeep soft top loud? No, not anymore So, here’s a video I took in a Jeep Wrangler […]
Hawaii Volcano Eruption Status Update 2025 – Lava Viewing Tips, Tours, and Live Webcam

Hawaii Volcano Eruption Status Update 2025 – Lava Viewing Tips, Tours, and Live Webcam OK, let’s start with this: Is the Hawaii volcano eruption dangerous? No, it’s not. The “eruption” isn’t like an explosion, it’s contained within the caldera of Kilauea. It’s been going for about 250,000 years ago give or take No risk of […]
Big Island Jeep Rental Reviews

It’s Joe. Hoping you can help please The corp companies are heating up their marketing and copying some of our content and marketing ideas. So we are trying to stay up there in search results. Good reviews help local businesses! ;) Below are some links you can click to see Big Island Jeep Rental reviews, […]
How to view Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii with limited mobility or disabilities

How to view Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii with limited mobility or disabilities by BigIslandJeepRental.com
Hawaii Volcano Eruption Status Update 2025 – Lava Viewing Tips, Tours, and Live Webcam

Hawaii Volcano Eruption Status Update 2025 – Lava Viewing Tips, Tours, and Live Webcam OK, let’s start with this: Is the Hawaii volcano eruption dangerous? No, it’s not. The “eruption” isn’t like an explosion, it’s contained within the caldera of Kilauea. It’s been going for about 250,000 years ago give or take No risk of […]
Our friends at The Hawaiian Vacation Guide- How to Visit Mauna Kea on Hawaii in 1 Perfect Day: Itinerary!

Our friends Erika and Jordan at Hawaiian Vacation Guide take Jeep Up up Mauna Kea. Check their youtube video: Our friends at The Hawaiian Vacation Guide- How to Visit Mauna Kea on Hawaii in 1 Perfect Day: Itinerary! The Hawaiian Vacation Guide – THE experts on all things Hawaii, and they do the cool stuff […]