The Islands Of Hawaii

More than 130 islands make up the Hawaiian Islands although there are only 8 major islands. The stretch 1,600 miles across the North Pacific. All the islands drift to the northwestern about five inches per year.  The islands were formed by volcanic eruptions that still go on today. Thirty miles southeast of the Big Island, 3,000 feet below the waves is the next Hawaiian island. Frequent eruptions bring Loihi a mere 10,000 years closer to the surface.

Hawaii is larger than Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware and encompass 6,500 square miles. The eight major islands stretch 400 miles and include: Hawaii (the Big Island.), Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu. Ni’ihau and Kahoolawe are seldom visited and are not covered.

You'll find much to find in Hawaii and eco-adventures await on both land and sea. Best said perhaps, is that the eco-traveler will find many surprises here.

Since the West discovered Hawaii 200 years ago, visitors have been fascinated by Hawaii’s unique environment. Hawai’i was developed in isolation and thousands of miles from the nearest large landmass. This isolation has resulted in a  diversity nearly unmatched in the world. Hawaii has 21 of the world’s 22 climatic zones and even includes a snow capped mountain with skiing.

The majority of Hawai'i's Flora can not be found anywhere else in the world. And supporting this uniqueness are the many arboretums and botanical gardens that are found in the Chapter of things to do in Hawaii. Protecting this natural beauty are 2 national parks, 67 state parks and more than 100 county parks. Perhaps the most famous is Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island with Mauna Loa volcano, snow-capped Mauna Kea, and Kilauea.

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