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Recently, a teacher from Seattle asked us “which tour in Hawaii is best to study weather and climate of the islands?” Students on a school-related vacation—or, class field trip—can discover Hawaii’s endless opportunities for learning about ecology, geology, marine biology, and so much more!
Here’s a few recommendations to learn about Hawaii’s unique climate.
Good news for lava viewers! The Hawaii County Civil Defense recently announced they will be extending the lava viewing area at Kalapana. Kilauea volcano, in eruption for 28 years, continuously produces lava that flows into the ocean and now visitors can get a closer look at this natural phenomenon. This new and improved vantage point [...]
Its now been 28 years since Mt. Kilauea started erupting on the Big Island of Hawaii. Its east rift zone started erupting January 3rd 1983, and is still active today. Its presence is still strong having devastating two homes just last year in Kalapana Gardens. In 1990, Mt. Kilauea did its worst damage by destroying [...]
Those who have traveled to the Big Island with us on Tour 33 may be familiar with the legend of Pele. However, many are not made aware until they get there. At times her story is tragic, but the legend of Pele is one of the most strongly preserved legends in Hawaiian lore. Born in [...]
Those unfamiliar with the life of Princess Ka’iulani may be misled by the movie that opened on May 14, 2010. The original title of the film, “Barbarian Princess”, provoked controversy in Hawaii from the beginning. Though the producers of the film have stated that the term is meant to be ironic, and is meant to [...]
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