The Royal Mausoleum, known as Mauna Ala in the Hawaiian language, is the final resting place of Hawai'i's two prominent royal families: the Kamehameha Dynasty and the Kalakaua Dynasty. The site is one of the most important, interesting, historical, and sacred burial sites in the islands. More »
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano, but one of five volcanic peaks that together form the Island of Hawaii. In Hawaiian, mauna kea means "white mountain", a reference to the fact that it is regularly snow or frost capped during the northern hemisphere winter. Its highest point, Pu'u Wēkiu (one of numerous cinder cones on the summit), is the highest point in the state of Hawaii at 13,796 feet (4,205 meters). More »
The Hawaii Superferry Alaka'i, a four-story catamaran built in Mobile Ala, takes to the high seas around the islands offering interisland service between Honolulu, Maui and Kauai. More »
One of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea's current eruption has been entertaining tourists, and for those living within its reach, on a continual basis for the past 25 years. More »
As Rod wrote: "Hundreds of people pass by it each day, but few ever notice the small church building at 1710 Liliha St., one of only 10 remaining grand Buddhist temples in Hawai'i featuring traditional Japanese style of architecture." More »
Before the arrival of Europeans, Hawaiian royalty surfed here on 150 pound olo board. Now, the giant winter waves attract surfers to Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach and Haleiwa where the Duke Kahanamoku International Classic and other meets are sometimes held. More »
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