Hawaii
Because of its continuous volcanic eruptions, Hawaii is the only state in the nation to have an increasing land area. Pretty cool, indeed! But you have just been alerted that Kilauea is going to have a major eruption soon and you need to warn all the tourists at the Public Lava Viewing Area. Hurry you have 30 minutes to unlock the locks and get down the trail before the lava starts spewing.
Because of its continuous volcanic eruptions, Hawaii is the only state in the nation to have an increasing land area. Pretty cool, indeed! But you have just been alerted that Kilauea is going to have a major eruption soon and you need to warn all the tourists at the Public Lava Viewing Area. Hurry you have 30 minutes to unlock the locks and get down the trail before the lava starts spewing.
The Hawaiian flag has eight bold horizontal stripes representing the eight major islands, and the British Union Jack is displayed in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's relationship with Great Britain.
The Hawaiian flag has eight bold horizontal stripes representing the eight major islands, and the British Union Jack is displayed in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's relationship with Great Britain.
Hawaii was the last state to join the United States, receiving statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is comprised of hundreds of island spread out over 1,500 miles in the Pacific Ocean. There are eight main islands:
Hawaii was the last state to join the United States, receiving statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is comprised of hundreds of island spread out over 1,500 miles in the Pacific Ocean. There are eight main islands:
Niʻihau
Niʻihau
Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi
Oʻahu
Oʻahu
Molokaʻi
Molokaʻi
Lānaʻi
Lānaʻi
Kahoʻolawe
Kahoʻolawe
Maui
Maui
Big Island of Hawai'i
Big Island of Hawai'i
King Kamehameha I was a great warrior, diplomat and leader. After several years of war, he united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810.
King Kamehameha I was a great warrior, diplomat and leader. After several years of war, he united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810.
Historians believe Kamehameha was born in 1758, the year Halley’s comet passed over Hawaii.
Historians believe Kamehameha was born in 1758, the year Halley’s comet passed over Hawaii.
Every June 11th, on Kamehameha Day, the four statues of King Kamehameha are ceremoniously draped with flower leis to celebrate Hawaii’s greatest king.
Every June 11th, on Kamehameha Day, the four statues of King Kamehameha are ceremoniously draped with flower leis to celebrate Hawaii’s greatest king.
Hawaii is the only state to grow coffee.
Hawaii is the only state to grow coffee.
Hawaii is the only state to have a rainbow on their license plate.
Hawaii is the only state to have a rainbow on their license plate.
Hawaii's highest peak is Mauna Kea . It rises 13,802 ft. into the air. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano located on the island of Hawaii. The summit is often snow-covered in the winter.
Hawaii's highest peak is Mauna Kea . It rises 13,802 ft. into the air. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano located on the island of Hawaii. The summit is often snow-covered in the winter.
In 2015, Hawaiian Lawmakers named the pahu, a Hawaiian drum, as the state's traditional musical instrument in 2015. And the ukulele was designated the state's modern musical instrument symbol. The ukulele is now a symbol of the islands, but it was brought to Hawaii around 1879 by Portuguese immigrants.
In 2015, Hawaiian Lawmakers named the pahu, a Hawaiian drum, as the state's traditional musical instrument in 2015. And the ukulele was designated the state's modern musical instrument symbol. The ukulele is now a symbol of the islands, but it was brought to Hawaii around 1879 by Portuguese immigrants.
Island Colors
Island Colors
The Hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii. In addition each island has an official color, flower, or lei material.
The Hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii. In addition each island has an official color, flower, or lei material.
Hawai'i - Red Maui - Pink
Hawai'i - Red Maui - Pink
O'ahu - Yellow Kaua'i - Purple
O'ahu - Yellow Kaua'i - Purple
Moloka'i - Green Lana'i - Orange
Moloka'i - Green Lana'i - Orange
Ni'ihau - White Kaho'olawe - Gray
Ni'ihau - White Kaho'olawe - Gray
Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States. He is the only president born outside the continental United States. President Obama was born on August 4, 1961 at the Kapiolani Hospital for Women & Children in the capital city of Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States. He is the only president born outside the continental United States. President Obama was born on August 4, 1961 at the Kapiolani Hospital for Women & Children in the capital city of Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
Hawaii observes Hawaii Standard Time all year. Hawaii does not practice daylight saving time.
Hawaii observes Hawaii Standard Time all year. Hawaii does not practice daylight saving time.
