Lake Tahoe At Dusk

Lake Tahoe At Dusk
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Sunday, February 19, 2012

#TRAVELING FUN #TIPS - FUN FACTS OF THE BIG #ISLAND OF #HAWAII

Traveling to the Big Island of Hawaii - Here are some great things to know before you go.  This is such a fun island to #Explore for your next #Family #Vacation, 


The Big Island of Hawaii Fun Facts
 
1. Population 185,077
2. The Island covers 4028 square miles and growing every year.
3. There are two side of the Island.  Hilo is the wet side and very tropical.  4. It gets over 150 inches of rain annually.
5. Kona is the dry side and only gets 10” of rain annually.  
6. The higher Elevations get much more rain and there is a constant cloud covering over the Volcano’s.  
7. Hawaii “The Big Island” is the biggest island of all the Hawaiian Islands.  
   Hawaii has the tallest mountain.  Measured from the sea floor Mauna Kea stands 33,476 feet high /13,796 feet are above sea level.  These facts make it the tallest mountain on Earth.
8. The Big Island of Hawaii has the most southerly point in all of the United States.  The site is called “South Point”.
9. World’s Largest Telescope is located at the Mauna Kea Observatory.
10. The Hawaii Volcanos National Park is one of the most popular visitor attractions.  There is hiking and camping offered at the National Park.
 

Hawaii "The Big Island" has lots to offer you and your family while #Traveling on your next #Vacation.

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