50 Facts About Hawaii

  • 50 Facts About Hawaii

Hawaii Fact 44 of 50: Hawaii is a Hotbed for Astronomy

Hawaii’s Mauna Kea on the Big Island and Haleakala on Maui have all the key ingredients that astronomers want: high…

February 8, 2011
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Hawaii Fact 43 of 50: Unique Guitar Sounds Invented in Hawaii

Two very distinctive guitar sounds, the steel guitar and the slack key guitar, were born in Hawaii. They are both…

June 23, 2010
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Hawaii Fact 42 of 50: Hawaii’s Beaches Are Free

The saying that the best things in life are free can certainly apply to Hawaii as Hawaii’s beaches are free…

August 13, 2009
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What is Hawaii’s State Fish? Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

The name of Hawaii’s state fish sure is a mouthful to pronounce as it is 21 letters long.  This fish…

March 24, 2014
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Hawaii Fact 40 of 50: Hawaii’s Coastline

Earlier in our series of 50 Facts about the 50th State, we looked at how Hawaii’s total land mass compared…

August 10, 2009
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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…

August 10, 2009
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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…

August 8, 2009
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  • Molokai

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…

July 12, 2018
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  • Kauai See & Do

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…

August 7, 2009
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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…

April 22, 2021