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Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour

Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour
The many islands of Hawaii were the evolution of a series of spectacular volcanic explosions and activities millions of years ago. Some of the volcanoes in Hawaii are still active volcanoes such as the Kilauea Volcano, on south-eastern part of the Big Island, is still spitting hot brilliant lava into the Pacific Ocean today. The…
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It Just Snowed On Hawaii’s Big Island

It Just Snowed On Hawaii’s Big Island
Residents of Hawaii's Big Island woke on Tuesday to find the summit of Mauna Kea volcano dusted with a fresh layer of summer snow. Considered both the world's tallest volcano and its tallest mountain (when measured from the ocean floor), Mauna Kea occasionally sees snow. But a storm in mid-June is relatively bizarre. The National Weather Service in Honolulu…
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Boosting Big Island Access to Astronomy

Boosting Big Island Access to Astronomy
By Ryan Ozawa The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo is one of my favorite places to visit when I'm visiting my favorite town on Earth. Aimed at kids and students as much as tourists, it beautifully illustrates the connection between traditional Hawaiian practices and cutting edge science. But with the Big Island spread out over…
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A Whole Bunch of Great Things To Do On Your Hawaiian Vacation

A Whole Bunch of Great Things To Do On Your Hawaiian Vacation
Hawaii is one of the most popular year round destinations. It offers tropical weather, natural beauty, and outstanding accommodations. Today, we will layout our top things to do in these magical islands. There are plenty of activities for families, couples, honeymooners, or anyone that is seeking a fabulous vacation. Aloha!  Oahu. Oahu, is referred to…
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