 | | | Welcome to Hawaii! Visitors to this island state can enjoy hiking through Hawaii's rainforests, lounging on a secluded beach, riding a mountain bike down a volcano at top speed, and much more. For snow skiers, there is even the opportunity to hit the slopes at Mauna Kea. Visitors can also take the opportunity to snorkel, hike, explore and catch an afternoon luau (feast) all in one day. |
| | | | Paddling in an outrigger canoe has become one of Hawaii's most popular water sports. And of course, there is the ever popular surfing! A revitalization of Hawaiian culture means that the Hawaiian language is now being taught in schools.There are many ways to connect with both contemporary and historical cultural activities throughout each of the eight islands that make up this unique state. From east to west Hawaii is the widest state in the United States and the Hawaiian Islands are the projecting tops of the biggest mountain range in the world.Hawaii Facts: Capital City: HonoluluAdmission to Statehood: August 21, 1959, 50th stateBird: Nene Flower: Hibiscus or Pua Aloalo Tree: Kukui - Candlenut |
|  | Hawaii was an independent kingdom from 1810 - 1893. The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue which represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with the British. The combination of the stripes of the United States flag and the Union Jack of Great Britain is said to have pleased the merchant shippers of both nations. Flag adopted for official state use in 1959. |
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