Hawaii Fact 31 of 50: Ka Lae is Hawaii’s & the US’s Southernmost Point
Sheila Beal Most folks probably think that the Florida Keys are the southernmost point of the 50 United States, but actually Hawaii’s Ka Lae holds that claim to fame. Ka Lae is…
Hawaii Fact 30 of 50: Where WW II Began & Ended In One Spot
The above photo shows where the US’s full involvement in WW II began and ended. On the right, you see the USS Arizona Memorial hovering over the the sunken battleship…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: July 31, 2009
Well, happy Aloha Friday, dear readers! It’s been a while since I’ve written a roundup. I have a confession to make. I’ve been away on a vacation to…wait for it…you’re…
Hawaii Fact 29 of 50: Hawaii is home to the earth’s wettest spot
Kauai’s Mount Waialeale is such a rain magnet, averaging 451 inches of rain per year. That’s an average of 1.2 inches of rain per day. The rainiest year recorded was…
Hawaii Fact 28 of 50: How many people visit Hawaii each year?
As tourism is a key component to Hawaii’s economy, the state government keeps detailed statistics on visitor arrivals, how long they stay and how much they spend. The most complete…
Hawaii Fact 27 of 50: Pacific Cable Speeds Communication To/From Hawaii
Did you know that until New Year’s Day on 1903, it took a week for news to travel between Hawaii and the US mainland? Today we can instantly read and…
Hawaii Fact 26 of 50: Hawaii’s State Flower
Hawaii’s state flower is the yellow hibiscus, specifically the Hibiscus brackenridgei. Here are some quick facts this beauty: The Hibiscus brackenridgei is native to Hawaii. Sadly, this Hawaiian endemic plant…
Hawaii Fact 25 of 50: The U.S.’s Only Royal Residence
The Iolani Palace on Oahu has one very big claim to fame – it’s the only official state residence of royalty in the United States. This royal residence was built…
ABC’s The Bachelorette Heads to the Big Island of Hawaii
Whether you’re a fan of ABC’s romance-seeking show “The Bachelorette” or not, you’ll surely enjoy the backdrop on tonight’s two-hour finale. The contestants head to Hawaii’s Big Island. At a…
Hawaii Fact 24 of 50: Hawaii’s Endemic Happy Face Spider
It’s hard not to be happy when you’re in Hawaii. Even Hawaii’s own spider exhibits that theory. The Hawaiian Happy Face Spider is constantly flashing an extremely content smile. Here…
Fact 23 of 50: Hawaii’s Average Water Temperature
Hawaii’s average water temperature is 74º F. (23.3 C), with a summer high of 80º F. (26.7º C), per GoHawaii. The significance of this fact is that the water is…
Let’s Help Send Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome to Hawaii
Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome is in search of his next adventure. He’s trying to decide between Hawaii, Cancun, and Jamaica. You can help him choose with quick, one-click voting here. Let’s…
