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Walk Through A Winter Wonderland This Holiday Season At The Show Aloha Land In Hawaii

Walk Through A Winter Wonderland This Holiday Season At The Show Aloha Land In Hawaii

By Megan McDonald

Here Are The 11 Most Dangerous Places In Hawaii After Dark

Here Are The 11 Most Dangerous Places In Hawaii After Dark

The World’s Largest Maze Is Here In Hawaii And It’s An Unforgettable Adventure

The World’s Largest Maze Is Here In Hawaii And It’s An Unforgettable Adventure

By Megan McDonald

You Might Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Were Born In Hawaii

You Might Be Surprised To Learn These 13 Famous People Were Born In Hawaii

Hawaii Facts

Capital Honolulu
Nickname The Aloha State
Bird Nene
Highest Elevation 13,796 ft
Flower Yellow Hibiscus
Song "Hawaii Pono'i"
Counties 4
Food Fruit
Statehood August 21, 1959
Islands 8 main, 130 minor
State Parks 52
Miles Of Coastline 750
Hawaii is the most isolated population center on earth

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Both A Restaurant And Art Gallery, Hawaii’s Bamboo Restaurant Is An Underrated Day Trip Destination

Both A Restaurant And Art Gallery, Hawaii’s Bamboo Restaurant Is An Underrated Day Trip Destination

By Melissa Mahoney

The Massive Candy Store In Hawaii That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore

The Massive Candy Store In Hawaii That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore

By Megan McDonald

Hana Highway Practically Runs Through All Of Maui And It’s A Beautiful Drive

Hana Highway Practically Runs Through All Of Maui And It’s A Beautiful Drive

By Megan McDonald

Only In Hawaii Will You Spot This Amazing Christmas Tradition In Action

Only In Hawaii Will You Spot This Amazing Christmas Tradition In Action

The Hawaii State Park Where You Can Hike Across Arched Bridges Is A Grand Adventure

The Hawaii State Park Where You Can Hike Across Arched Bridges Is A Grand Adventure

By Megan McDonald

The Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade In Hawaii Is Straight Out Of A Hallmark Christmas Movie

The Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade In Hawaii Is Straight Out Of A Hallmark Christmas Movie

By Megan McDonald

11 Reasons Christmas In Hawaii Is The Absolute Best

11 Reasons Christmas In Hawaii Is The Absolute Best

The Winter Walk In Hawaii That Will Positively Enchant You

The Winter Walk In Hawaii That Will Positively Enchant You

These 9 Hawaiian Christmas Songs Will Fill You With Holiday Cheer

These 9 Hawaiian Christmas Songs Will Fill You With Holiday Cheer

Here Are The 9 Most Enchanting, Magical Christmas Towns In Hawaii

Here Are The 9 Most Enchanting, Magical Christmas Towns In Hawaii

These 11 Restaurants Serve The Best Loco Moco In Hawaii

These 11 Restaurants Serve The Best Loco Moco In Hawaii

There’s A Little-Known Nature Trail Just Waiting For Hawaii Explorers

There’s A Little-Known Nature Trail Just Waiting For Hawaii Explorers

By Megan McDonald

You’ll Love A Trip To This Hawaii Cabin Above The Clouds

You’ll Love A Trip To This Hawaii Cabin Above The Clouds

8 Christmas Light Displays In Hawaii That Are Pure Magic

8 Christmas Light Displays In Hawaii That Are Pure Magic

The Stunning Building In Hawaii That Looks Just Like Hogwarts

The Stunning Building In Hawaii That Looks Just Like Hogwarts

By Megan McDonald

The Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Hawaii That’s Nothing Short Of Magical

The Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Hawaii That’s Nothing Short Of Magical

Here Are The 8 Best Christmas Light Displays In Hawaii. They’re Magical.

Here Are The 8 Best Christmas Light Displays In Hawaii. They’re Magical.

The Christmas Lights Show In Hawaii That Becomes Even More Enchanting Year After Year

The Christmas Lights Show In Hawaii That Becomes Even More Enchanting Year After Year

The One Small Town In Hawaii With More Historic Buildings Than Any Other

The One Small Town In Hawaii With More Historic Buildings Than Any Other

By Megan McDonald

These 13 Restaurants in Hawaii Are Truly Unique Dining Experiences

These 13 Restaurants in Hawaii Are Truly Unique Dining Experiences

The Unique Village In Hawaii Where Time Stands Still

The Unique Village In Hawaii Where Time Stands Still

This 1930s Beachside Bungalow VRBO In Hawaii Is One Of The Coolest Places To Spend The Night

This 1930s Beachside Bungalow VRBO In Hawaii Is One Of The Coolest Places To Spend The Night

By Megan McDonald

Sink Your Toes In The Sand At Tahiti Nui, A Tiki Bar In Hawaii

Sink Your Toes In The Sand At Tahiti Nui, A Tiki Bar In Hawaii

Hawaii Is Home To One Of The Best Remote Dark Sky Parks In The World

Hawaii Is Home To One Of The Best Remote Dark Sky Parks In The World

By Megan McDonald

13 Small Towns In Hawaii That Offer Nothing But Peace And Quiet

13 Small Towns In Hawaii That Offer Nothing But Peace And Quiet

You Can Live Off The Grid In This Hawaii Town Considered The Best In The Country

You Can Live Off The Grid In This Hawaii Town Considered The Best In The Country

By Megan McDonald

12 Abandoned Places In Hawaii That Nature Is Reclaiming

12 Abandoned Places In Hawaii That Nature Is Reclaiming

4 Epic Train Rides In Hawaii For That Wonderful Scenic Experience You Need

4 Epic Train Rides In Hawaii For That Wonderful Scenic Experience You Need

The Haunted Hike In Hawaii Will Send You Running For The Hills

The Haunted Hike In Hawaii Will Send You Running For The Hills

Tiny But Mighty, The Smallest State Park In Hawaii Is A Hidden Gem Worth Exploring

Tiny But Mighty, The Smallest State Park In Hawaii Is A Hidden Gem Worth Exploring

By Megan McDonald

The Story Behind This Haunted Road In Hawaii Is Truly Creepy

The Story Behind This Haunted Road In Hawaii Is Truly Creepy

Climb Tree Root Stairs And Ogle Magnificent Old-Growth Giants On This Fairy Tale Trail In Hawaii

Climb Tree Root Stairs And Ogle Magnificent Old-Growth Giants On This Fairy Tale Trail In Hawaii

By Megan McDonald

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Hale’iwa Is The Best Small Town In Hawaii For A Weekend Escape

Hale’iwa Is The Best Small Town In Hawaii For A Weekend Escape

Not Many People Realize That These 15 Things Are Actually Illegal In Hawaii

Not Many People Realize That These 15 Things Are Actually Illegal In Hawaii

14 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The History Of Hawaii

14 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The History Of Hawaii

9 Troubling Facts About Hawaii You Would Be Better Off Not Knowing

9 Troubling Facts About Hawaii You Would Be Better Off Not Knowing

Take A Paved Trail Around Hawaii’s Waimea Valley For A Peaceful Adventure

Take A Paved Trail Around Hawaii’s Waimea Valley For A Peaceful Adventure

By Megan McDonald

Hidden In A Mysterious Bamboo Forest In Hawaii Is The Historical Kaniakapupu Ruins

Hidden In A Mysterious Bamboo Forest In Hawaii Is The Historical Kaniakapupu Ruins

By Megan McDonald

One Of The Largest Ranches In The Country Is Hiding Right Here In Hawaii And You’ll Want To Visit

One Of The Largest Ranches In The Country Is Hiding Right Here In Hawaii And You’ll Want To Visit

The One Urban Legend In Hawaii That Will Make You Stay Inside After Dark

The One Urban Legend In Hawaii That Will Make You Stay Inside After Dark

12 Things You’ll Remember If You Grew Up In The 80s In Hawaii

12 Things You’ll Remember If You Grew Up In The 80s In Hawaii

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This Is What Life In Hawaii Looked Like In The 1930s

This Is What Life In Hawaii Looked Like In The 1930s

These 20 Hawaiian Laws Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Confusion

These 20 Hawaiian Laws Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Confusion

15 Totally True Stereotypes Hawaii Locals Should Just Accept As Fact

15 Totally True Stereotypes Hawaii Locals Should Just Accept As Fact

Hawaii’s Only Coconut Farm Is A Natural Oasis Just Begging To Be Visited

Hawaii’s Only Coconut Farm Is A Natural Oasis Just Begging To Be Visited

Most People Have No Idea You Can Do This One Unique Thing In Hawaii

Most People Have No Idea You Can Do This One Unique Thing In Hawaii

12 Silly Sayings That Will Only Make Sense If You’re From Hawaii

12 Silly Sayings That Will Only Make Sense If You’re From Hawaii

If You Can Pronounce These 14 Words, You’ve Lived In Hawaii For Far Too Long

If You Can Pronounce These 14 Words, You’ve Lived In Hawaii For Far Too Long

Here Are The 5 Richest People In Hawaii And What They Do

Here Are The 5 Richest People In Hawaii And What They Do

16 Things That Come To Everyone’s Mind When They Think Of Hawaii

16 Things That Come To Everyone’s Mind When They Think Of Hawaii