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The State of Hawaii , is an archipelagic state of the United States located in the central Pacific Ocean southwest of the continental United States, south of Alaska, and north of Tahiti. From a physiographic and ethnographic perspective, this archipelago is frequently reckoned as part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania.
This state encompasses nearly the entirety of the volcanic Hawaiian Island chain, which is made up of hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, the eight largest islands are considered the "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. In order from the northwest to southeast, they are Niihau (NiBihau), Kauai (KauaBi), Oahu (Oahu), Molokai (Molokai), Lanai Kahoolawe ), Maui, and Hawaii (Hawaii). The last is by far the largest, and is often called the "Big Island" or "Big Isle" to avoid confusion with the state.
The state was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959, making it the 50th state. Its capital is located in its major city, Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The most recent census puts the state's population at 1,211,537.


Here is a happy memory of Don Ho performing his signature tune "Tiny Bubbles" with Jasmine Trias of American Idol fame during the half-time celebration of the 2005 Pro Bowl.
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GREAT 80's TV SERIES!!! Written by the remarkable Donald P. Bellisario, this series basically relates the life of Thomas Sullivan Magnum (Tom Selleck), a retired U.S. NAVY official that have been in the Vietnam war. Now he lives in Hawaii working to solve mysteries and help people as a Private Investigator ("P.I."). The series also shows TC (Roger E. Mosley) and Rick (Larry Manetti) - both are Magnum friends that met him in the Navy. Jonathan Quayle Higgins is a british house keeper that works for Robin Masters, a famous book writer that allowed Magnum to live in his mansion after a successful job he made for him. There're also Zeus and Apollo, two doberman dogs that together with Higgins will make a nice team to bother Magnum (and bring a lot of fun) in many episodes.

| ArtByLinda
This lens is amazing, I love the pictures of hawaii! Thanks for stopping by to visit my lens on the Oregon Coast too! 5 stars and a lensroll to you! Posted May 06, 2008 |
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kiwisoutback
Great work! I love Hawaii. The scenery is unmatched. Posted May 06, 2008 |
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Travelpartners4u
I gave you 5 stars! I will make it to Hawaii some day very soon I hope! Posted May 01, 2008 |
| Tiddledeewinks
My Mom was out there and has a picture of her with Don Ho. Posted April 23, 2008 |
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KonaGirl
I was born and raised in Hawaii. Never cared much for Don Ho. Love his family, especially his Mom, Honey Girl, (when she was living). Loved Elvis though! Met him when he was filming Blue Hawaii. Wow! That was a long time ago! Auwe! |
| animal_lover79
Stunning photos! I've never been to Hawaii but sure would love to go...Great lens! Posted April 02, 2008 |
| beachbum_gabby
Aloha! One of my favorite place in the world! :) 5 stars Posted March 26, 2008 |
| ms-giggles
I love to travel and now I know where to go when I get ready for my next big trip. Great Lens!!! Posted March 24, 2008 |
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rwoman
Great lens! I hope you'll have time off from all your hard work for some trivia fun here! Posted March 23, 2008 |
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Margaret_Schaut
Featuring your wonderful page on Wanderer's Travel Group! Posted March 20, 2008 |
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Eric-Taylor
Intresting!I would like to go Hawaii somedays(When I got enough money Posted March 19, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
This is great, like 10 lenses in one. I especially enjoyed the reference to Don Ho. Welcome to All Things Travel. Posted March 16, 2008 |
| brassringwishes
What a great lens. Such a beautiful destination. Great info here Thanks. Posted March 15, 2008 |
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kathysart
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Great lens here! FIVE GIANT ALOHA STARS! Posted February 28, 2008 |
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maxy
Useful lens, great work! Hope you check out my phone card lens! Posted February 26, 2008 |
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Imogen_Crest
Great lens! Loved Hawaii when I visited there! Posted February 22, 2008 |
Great lens! I actually lived in Hawaii about a year ago, on the island of Oahu. There's so many wonderful things that can be said. Living there is a lot different than vacationing though! For those who say it's a dream vacation, it's really not that far out of reach...isawdatwavecreations.blogspot.com
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merriweather
Wow, tons of great stuff. The map of parks is a great help and the pictures are breathtaking. (I noticed the Rick Steve's link at the bottom... I have used his books and watch his show regularly) Nice work! Posted February 15, 2008 |
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rms
I'd love to go to Hawaii. Maybe someday. For now I'll just have to come here to your lens. Posted February 14, 2008 |
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thomasz
Nice lens. Great info. Posted February 12, 2008 |
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Christopher_Scott
Thanks for stopping by my lens for Tony Robbins. He does rock! Posted February 09, 2008 |
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fanfreluche
wow! what a great lens. The rainbow picture you are showing at the end is amazing!! This pic makes you want to book a trip! Posted February 08, 2008 |
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hopeful_sober
I love the pictures, they are awesome! a 5 ***** for you! Posted February 03, 2008 |
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KCStargazer
Wow, it feels like I've been on a fantastic vacation to a tropical paradise already! We're thrilled to welcome to the Kaleidoscope Group! Beautiful lens. Splendid stuff! Posted February 01, 2008 |
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Barkely
Hawaii, that's my dream vacation baby! Posted January 31, 2008 |


Location, topography, and geology
The Island of Hawaii (called the Big Island or Hawaii Island) is a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean and one of the eight main islands that compose the U.S. state of Hawaii. With an area of 4,028 square miles (10,432 km²), it is the largest island in the United States and the 76th largest island in the world. Larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, Hawaii is said to have been named for Hawaii loa, the legendary Polynesian navigator who first discovered it. However, other accounts attribute the name to the legendary land or realm of Hawaiki, a place from which the Polynesians originated (see also Manua), the place where they go in the afterlife, the realm of the gods.
(usually Oahu outside Hawaiian and Hawaiian English), the "Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the State of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast. Including small close-in offshore islands such as Ford Island and the islands in Kaneohe Bay and off the eastern coast, it has a total land area of 596.7 square miles (1,545.4 km²), making it the 20th largest island in the United States.[1] In greatest dimension, this volcanic island is 44 miles (71 km) long and 30 miles (48 km) across. The length of the shoreline is 227 miles (365 km). The island is the result of two separate shield volcanoes: WaiBanae and Koolau, with a broad "valley" or saddle (the central OBahu Plain) between them. The highest point is Mt. Kala in the Wai%u02BBanae Range, rising to 4,003 feet (1,220 m) above sea level.[2]
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1883.5 km²) and is the 17th largest island in the United States.[2] Maui is part of the State of Hawaii and is the largest island in Maui County. Three other islands, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai belong to Maui County. Together, the four islands are known as Maui Nui. As of 2000, Maui has a resident population of 117,644, which is ranked third within the state behind the islands of Oahu and Hawaii.[3]
Molokai (also Molokai) is an island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is 38 by 10 miles (61 by 16 km) in size with a land area of 260.0 square miles (673.4 km²), making it the fifth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands and the 27th largest island in the United States.[2] It lies east of across the 25-mile (40 km) wide Kaiwi Channel and north of , separated from it by the Kalohi Channel. The lights of Honolulu are visible at night from the west end of Molokai, while nearby and Maui are clearly visible from anywhere along the south shore of the Island.
Niihau is the smallest of the inhabited Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. State of Hawaii, having an area of 69.5 square miles (180 km²).[2] Known as the "Forbidden Isle", Niihau lies 17.5 miles (28 km) across the Kaulakahi Channel, southwest of Kauai, and the crescent-shaped island of Lehua is positioned 0.7 miles (1.1 km) north of Niihau. On the island, one can find the only natural lake of Hawaii called Lake Halulu.
Kauai (in standard Hawaiian pronounced [kaui]; in Kauai-NiBihau dialect, usually spelled Kauai outside the Hawaiian Islands and pronounced ) is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of 552.3 square miles (1,430.5 km²), it is the fourth largest of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago and the 21st largest island in the United States.[2] Known also as the "Garden Isle", Kauai lies 105 miles (170 kilometers) across the Kauai Channel, northwest of OBahu. Of volcanic origin, the highest peak on this mountainous island is Kawaikini at 5,243 feet (1,598 m).[3] The second highest peak is Mount Wai near the center of the island, 5,148 feet (1,569 m) above sea level. One of the wettest spots on Earth, with an annual average rainfall of 460 inches (11,700 mm), is located on the east side of Mount Wai. The high annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys in the central mountains, carving out canyons with many scenic waterfalls.
Lanai is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is also known as the Pineapple Island because of its past as an island-wide pineapple plantation. The only town is City, a small settlement. The island is somewhat comma-shaped, with a width of 18 miles in the longest direction. The land area is 140.5 square miles (364 km²), making it the 42nd largest island in the United States.[2] It is separated from the island of Molokai by the Kalohi Channel to the north, and from Maui by the Channel to the east. The United States Census Bureau defines as Census Tract 316 of Maui County. Its total population was 3,193 as of the 2000 census.[3]. Many of the islands landmarks and sites are located off of dirt roads where four wheel drive is required.
Kahoolawe is the smallest of the 8 main volcanic islands in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located 7 miles (11.2 km) southwest of Maui and southeast of and is 11 miles (18 km) long by 6 miles (9.7 km) across. Total area is 44.6 square miles (115.5 km²).[2] The highest point is the crater of Lua Makika at the summit of Moaulanui, which is 1,477 feet (450 m) above sea level. The island is relatively dry because the low elevation fails to generate much orographic precipitation from the northeastern trade winds and it is located in the rain shadow of Maui's 10,023 feet (3,055 m) high East Maui Volcano (). More than one quarter of the island has been eroded down to saprolitic hardpan.
Punalu Beach (also called Black Sand Beach) is a beach near Nlehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools. This volcanic activity is in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, is a United States National Park that displays the results of hundreds of thousands of years of volcanism, migration, and evolution-processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with complex and unique ecosystems and a distinct human culture. The park encompasses diverse environments that range from sea level to the summit of the earth's most massive volcano, Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. Klauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, offers scientists insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and visitors' views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. The park includes 505 mi² (1348 km²) of land.
Klauea and its Halemau caldera were traditionally considered the sacred home of Pele, and Hawaiians visited the crater to offer gifts to the goddess. The first western visitors to the site, English missionary William Ellis and American Asa Thurston, encountered Klauea in 1823. Ellis wrote of his reaction to the first sight of the erupting volcano
Slow moving lava can be approached quite closely
Lava is entering Pacific
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack against the United States' naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by the Japanese navy, on the morning of Sunday, December 7, 1941, resulting in the United States becoming involved in World War II. It was intended as a preventive action to remove the US Pacific Fleet as a factor in the war Japan was about to wage against Britain, the Netherlands, and the United States. Two aerial attack waves, totaling 353[4] aircraft, launched from six Japanese aircraft carriers, intending to reduce or eliminate United States' military power in the Pacific.
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