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The background layer of a Hawaiʻi trip: how the islands formed, what arrived with the people who settled them, and why things look the way they do. Science-based, no jargon.

Köppen climate zone map of Oʻahu in 3D relief, showing the wet windward Koʻolau slopes and the dry leeward coast around Honolulu and Waiʻanae

Nature & History Oʻahu

Oʻahu climate zones: all 5, and where to find each one

Oʻahu has 5 of the world’s 13 climate sub-zones under the Köppen classification, and 2 of its 5 major zones. It’s the mildest of the…

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Köppen climate zone map of Kauaʻi in 3D relief, showing the wet interior around Waiʻaleʻale, the dry semi-arid west coast, and the temperate Kōkeʻe uplands

Kauaʻi Nature & History

Kauaʻi climate zones: all 6, and where to find each one

Kauaʻi has 6 of the world’s 13 climate sub-zones under the Köppen classification, and 3 of its 5 major zones. One of the rainiest spots…

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Köppen climate zone map of the Big Island in 3D relief, with Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa capped in the grey of tundra climate

Big Island Nature & History

The 8 climate zones on the Big Island

How many climate zones are there in the world? And how many of those can you find on the Big Island? (spoiler: 8, not 10,…

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cover of Hawaii Ponoi

Nature & History

Hawaii’s State Anthem: Hawai’i Pono’i

"Hawai'i Pono'i" is the current state song of Hawaii. Learn about the history of all four state songs and listen to Hawai'i Pono'i

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Seismic map for Hawaii

Big Island Nature & History Volcanoes

Hawaiʻi, the Earthquake State?

Hawaii is the state with the highest earthquake density in all of the USA! Learn where you are most likely to feel an earthquake (the…

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Bathymetric map of the Big Island

Nature & History Volcanoes

The Volcanic History of the Big Island

Learn about the 1 million year history of the Big Island via surprising facts and trivia of 6 volcanoes. Air strikes, a new Hawaiian Island,…

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The second-biggest island in the chain, much of Maui’s appeal comes from its natural landscape and biodiversity, including its two massive volcanoes, whale watching and marine ecosystems

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Oʻahu is the busiest and most visited of the Hawaiian Islands, with the widest range of things to do: nature, culinary discoveries, historic landmarks, shopping, nightlife and festivals.

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With a population of less than 75,000, Kauaʻi is truly a small-town island, littered with open space, protected preserves, and old plantation history.

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