Hawaii Fact 40 of 50: Hawaii’s Coastline
Sheila Beal Earlier in our series of 50 Facts about the 50th State, we looked at how Hawaii’s total land mass compared to other states. We discovered that Hawaii is the fourth…
Molokai Cliffs Video
Over the weekend, I posted a fact about Molokai’s tall sea cliffs. I just stumbled across this beautiful video of those majestic cliffs that I think you’ll enjoy. As you…
Hawaii Fact 39 of 50: Hawaii Grows Goodness
Rich volcanic soil and year-round warm temperatures make Hawaii a very fertile ground for growing delicious and beautiful crops. Here’s a list of some of the goodness that grows in…
Hawaii Fact 38 of 50: Hawaii really is far away from it all
It’s easy to leave your cares aside when you vacation in Hawaii. Not only are your cares far away when you’re in Hawaii, but you are also literally far away…
Hawaii Fact 37 of 50: Molokai has the world’s tallest sea cliffs
When we think about Hawaii we generally envision golden sand beaches reaching into the Pacific Ocean. Usually sea cliffs don’t immediately come to mind, but Hawaii is blessed with some…
See A Dream Wedding On Maui
If you are planning or dreaming of a wedding in Hawaii, you’ll love watching TNT’s “Wedding Day” this Saturday, August 8. (Note that the show will also be available to…
Hawaii Fact 36 of 50: Kauai’s Historic Kilauea Point
Kilauea Point on Kauai’s North Shore is significant for several reasons. First, it’s home to a beautiful and historic Kilauea Lighthouse. This lighthouse was once a key navigational point for…
Hawaii Fact 35 of 50: Hawaii’s State Bird, the Nene
Hawaii’s state bird is the Nene. Here are some quick facts about the nene: Nene is pronounced nay-nay. Nenes are endemic to Hawaii, which means it’s not naturally found anywhere…
Hawaii Fact 34 of 50: Hawaii Daylight Hours Don’t Vary Much
Since Hawaii is located closer to the equator as compared to the rest of North America, the amount of daylight time as well as the sunrise and sunset times don’t…
Hawaii Cows
After posting about Hawaii’s cowboy, the paniolo, earlier today, I was reminded of one of my favorite off-beat Hawaii vacation photos. So, I thought it would make a good excuse…
Hawaii Fact 33 of 50: The Paniolo, Hawaii’s Cowboy
As we’ve discovered in this series of 50 facts about the 50th State, Hawaii is unique in so many ways. Today’s fact focuses on yet another iniquity, Hawaii’s cowboy, the…
Hawaii Fact 32 of 50: Hawaii’s State Capitol Building
Hawaii’s State Capitol building is located in downtown Honolulu at 415 South Beretania Street. You may notice from the photo on the left (credit to Cliff1066), that this capitol building…
