Destination Hawaii
The isolation of the Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and the wide range of environments to be found on high islands located in and near the tropic, has resulted in a vast array of endemic flora and fauna. Hawaii has more endangered species per square mile and has lost a higher percentage of its endemic species than anywhere else on Earth.
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» Destination Hawaii (Big Island)
Hawaii is said to have been named for Hawai'iloa, the legendary Polynesian navigator who first discovered it. Other accounts attribute the name to the legendary realm of Hawaiki, a place from which the Polynesians originated, the place where they go in the afterlife, the realm of the gods and goddesses. Captain James Cook was killed on the Big Island at Kealakekua Bay …
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» Discover Kauai
During the reign of King Kamehameha, the islands of Kauai and Ni'ihau were the last Hawaiian Islands to join his Kingdom of Hawaii. Their ruler, Kaumuali'i, resisted Kamehameha for years. King Kamehameha twice prepared a huge armada of ships and canoes to take the islands by force and twice failed …
» Discover Maui
The Road to Hana is a highway that runs along the east coast Maui which curves along many mountains and beaches. Even though the drive is very long and curvy, the beautiful waterfalls and black sand beaches are well worth it. Haleakala National Park is home to one of the most beautiful sunrises in the world …
» Discover Oahu
The old Kingdom of Oahu was once ruled by the most ancient Ali'i in all of the Hawaiian Islands. In 1785 Kahekili II King of Maui conquered Oahu and deposed the reigning family and then made his son Kalanikupule king of Oahu. Kamehameha the Great would conquer Kalanikupule's force in the Battle of Nu'uanu …
