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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island

The top attraction in the Sate of Hawaii is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with about 3 million tourists per year. This park houses the world's most active volcano, Kilauea, and the world's most massive volcano, Mauna Loa. The park offers hiking and camping possibilities. Start your visit the Kilauea Visitor Center for the latest information on trails, range-led activities, road conditions, and safety precautions.

USS Arizona Memorial, Oahu

The USS Arizona Memorial, situated at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawai?i, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors killed on the USS Arizona during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 by Japanese imperial forces. The USS Arizona Memorial is the mid-section of the sunken battleship and offers tourists the opportunity to learn more about that tragic day. The guided tour of the USS Arizona Memorial includes a 23-minute film, a boat trip and a self-guided exploration of the Memorial.

Haleakala National Park, Maui

The Haleakala National Park preserves the Haleakala volcanic area on the island of Maui. Explore the area down on the coast. Both Haleakala National Park areas are unique and they offer spectacular views and scenery, while the valley of Kipahulu is lush and lined with beautiful freshwater pools and waterfalls including the pools of Oheo.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Oahu

This sheltered bay was once damaged by years of excessive use and neglect. In 1990, the City began to restore Hanauma Bay. After more than a decade it was restored into a pristine marine ecosystem by reducing the number of tourists, establishing an education program, and instituting supportive restrictions. These improvements have made some amazing snorkeling and swimming possibilities

The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, Big Island

The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo on the Big Island is the only tropical zoo in the United States where tourists can encounter a variety of rainforest animals and endangered Hawaiian animals, such as a white Bengal tiger, spider monkeys, lemurs, nene geese and over 80 other animal species. The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is also considered a botanical garden covered with orchids, bamboos, 100 varieties of palms, and a water garden.

Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Oahu

The Waimea Arboretum and Botannical Garden introduce you to 36 botanical collections. Over 150,000 visitors per year follow the sunlit paths, explore the gardens, and visit the crystal clear pool below Waihi Falls. Most of the plants are native Hawaiian plants which , focuses on island ecosystems and is home to a variety of Hawaiian birds.

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Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu

Diamond Head is Hawaii's most well-known landmark. The summit resembles the forehead of the yellowfin tuna fish. It wasn't until the late 1700's, when traders thought they had found diamonds, that they began to call it Diamond Head. But before you head to the Diamond Head State Monument to dig for diamonds, you should know it is worthless to mine.

Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Big Island

situated on the Big Island, the Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is a 182-acre park full of archeological places and reconstructions of an ancient Hawaiian "Place of Refuge". This place was once home to Hawaiian royalty. This Hawaii historical park offers a self-guided tour and learning possibilities.

Waimea Canyon, Kauai

Waimea Canyon is the breath-taking "Grand Canyon of the Pacific,". The canyon is one mile wide, 10 miles long, and over 3,600 feet in depth. The deep canyon gashes in the landscape look like the claw marks of some immense prehistoric creature. Several hiking paths lead to some of the most dramatic waterfalls in Hawaii. Visit the Kokee Museum for details, maps, history, etc. Also, be sure to go to the top of the canyon and peek over the Kalalau Valley Lookout for a divinely-inspired view of the Na Pali coastline, majestic waterfalls, and the Blue Pacific, all from well above the perch of sea birds and tour helicopters.

» Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Photos
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A gallery of photos taken at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden on Onomea Bay just north of Hilo, on the Hamakua Heritage Coast, Big Island of Hawaii

» Sunken USS Arizona - View from Port Bow Looking Aft
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View from port bow looking aft of the sunken USS Arizona taken on 12/10/41 following the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941

» Hawaiian Steel Guitar
08/02/12 11:09 from About.com Hawaii / South Pacific Travel: What's Hot Now
All about the history of the Hawaiian steel guitar with references to related sites on the Internet.

» Tantalus and Round Top Drive
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The views of Diamond Head, Waikiki, downtown Honolulu and Punchbowl Crater are unlike any other when seen from Mount Tantalus and Round Top Drive.

» How to Decide When to Visit Hawaii
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Tips on how to decide when is the best time of the year to visit Hawaii to get the best weather and best bargains.