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• Hawaii is home to the longest continuously erupting volcano in recorded history: Kilauea Caldera on the Big Island of Hawaii has been producing a lava flow since January 1983. More >>
• Hawaiian monarch King David Kalakaua (reign 1874 to 1891), was the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe and the first foreign head of state to speak before a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
• Hawaii has no snakes in the wild.
• 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu's Capitol District featured electricity before even the White House in Washington, D.C. More about the Palace >>
• Hawaii is the most geographically isolated population center on earth. The Hawaiian Islands are 2,000 miles from the Marshall Islands; 2,390 miles from California; 2,500 miles from Tahiti; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
• Hawaii has two official languages — English and Hawaiian. More >>
• Hawaii is home to the tallest mountain on the planet: Mauna Kea on the Big Island — measured from the seafloor — tops out at 33,476 feet. From sea level it measures 13,796 feet high. More >>
Events & Entertainment
Be awed by the colors and choreography of a Polynesian show...sample the amazing flavors of Island food...dance at an ukulele concert... where else but Hawaii? Include a slice of Island culture in your Hawaii visit!
Pacific Whale Foundation invites preschoolers and their parents or caregivers to participate in the SeaWees program, on Wednesdays mornings, August through November. The fun and educational classes, which are open to children ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult, takes place at Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center at The Harbor Shops at Ma’alaea (next to Maui Ocean Center).
Participants may sign up for single classes or all five classes in each session.
Date(s):08-06-2008 through 11-19-2008
Days:Wednesday
Time:9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost:
Location:Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center
The Maui Marathon is a point to point course from Kahului to Kaanapali. It is recogonized as one of the most scenic marathons in North America with most of the course running within 50 feet of the Pacific Ocean.
The Maui Half Marathon is out and back from Whalers Village in Kaanapali. This flat and fast course passes through Lahaina Towne. Walkers are welcome in all events.
The Front Street Mile is Sept. 13, as is the Maui Tacos 5K with all ages welcome. Awards are given in all age groups.
More info at www.mauimarathon.com
The Hawaii Healing Garden - Statewide Festivals celebrate the multi-cultural medicinal and nutritional plants of Hawaii. Polynesian, Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, Chinese, Filipino, cultural practitioners and ethno-botanists, will share their knowledge of Hawaii's rich botanical treasures.
Featuring lectures, tours, workshops, adult and children's programs, a Healing Arts Fair and cultural entertainment.
$5 at the door, 13 & under are FREE!
The Hawaii Healing Garden Festivals are a community collaboration focused on nurturing healthy environment and creating healthy community. With help from generous funding, donations, support and guidance, the seeds of this event continue to gr
The Maui County Fair is all about reconnecting with friends and family in an environment where everyone from the keiki to senior can find something to appreciate. It's a learning experience, a carnival, a chance to enjoy artwork, photos, crafts, flowers, and other exhibits created by your Maui neighbors, fabulous entertainment, and great local grinds - all rolled into one.
This inaugural full-field tournament is the third LPGA Tour event in Hawaii and it takes place on the newly renovated Bay Course in Kapalua Resort. The scenic venue will be accompanied by a $1.5 million purse.
Stars of ladies professional golf who will play 72 holes in this tournament include Morgan Pressel, the youngest LPGA golfer to win a major tournament and the resort's official LPGA touring professional. Practice rounds and a Pro-Am open.
For tickets, call 1-877-KAPALUA or visit kapalua.com.
Beyond the Rainbow Foundation, an all volunteer organization focused on
"Helping Maui's youth realize the promise of their future!", hosts this
four day event in October which includes two evening activities, a three
day amateur golf tourney on some of Maui's greatest courses (including
Kahili Golf Course, Kaanapali Golf Resort's Royal Course - home to the
2008 Senior Skins game in February and Kapalua Resort's Plantation Course
- home to the Mercede-Benz Championship)as well as breakfast and lunch each day of the tournament. We have lots of prizes and welcome gifts as well as awards for each day's play as well as for the three day event.
The tournament is an all amateur event with full handicaps. Two person
teams will play different formats each day that will allow each player to
enjoy the full experience of playing each course. (no scramble formats
will be played) If you do not have a teammate be sure to let us know as
we have a number of individuals looking for teammates and will be glad to
match you up.
