Hawaii Island is cowboy country with lots of places to go and things to do. It’s no wonder that the Big Island has lots of activities for anyone interested in horseback riding, cowboy culture and ranching. Home to one of the largest cattle ranches in the world and a lively community of paniolo (cowboys), the island’s cowtown of Waimea and the sprawling west side plains offer lots of opportunities to explore how the heritage of horses and ranching have shaped the Big Island.