Aloha to your virtual field trip of Hawaii

Five Islands

Honolulu “The Big Island” BIG ISLAND BIG ISLAND From the snow capped peaks of Mauna Kea to the active flows of red-hot lava that continuously pour from Kilauea (the largest active volcano in the world), the island of Hawaii (The Big Island) is a land of extremes. Home to some of the world's most opulent resorts, it's also home to some of the state's most charming coastal communities.

Honolulu “The Big Island” A stunning variety of natural landscapes -- from cactus-studded grasslands to Kona coffee fields to coastal highways edged in coral. A trip to The Big Island is perfect for those in search of fiery adventures in some of Hawaii's most spectacular wide-open spaces.

Maui Perhaps the most famous of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is as much a state of mind as it is a destination. Among the must-do's: a breathtaking drive on the serpentine Hana Highway and watching the sun rise above the clouds at the 10,023-foot summit of Haleakala, the world's largest dormant volcano.

Moloka’i The brightest lights on the serene island of Molokai might just be the nightly display of stars. Largely undeveloped and home to only one true resort, Molokai maintains much of the character it has had for centuries. Here, Hawaiian Paniolos (cowboys), still herd cattle as they always have.

O’ahu Often confused with "The Big Island", Oahu isn't the biggest in terms of land- mass, but rather in population. Home to the bustling state capital of Honolulu, Oahu is Hawaii's most popular tourism destination. It's here you'll find some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world -- Diamond Head's jagged facade, somber Pearl Harbor and vibrant Waikiki Beach

Kaua’i The oldest of the main islands, Kauai remains a quiet and extraordinarily beautiful destination for those wishing to fully explore the wonders of the "real" Hawaii. Its emerald green valleys, white sand beaches and majestic waterfalls

Hawaiian Culture HISTORY OF THE LUAU In old Hawaii a luau meant a lavish food extravaganza to fete royalty, foreign dignitaries, powerful chieftains, or hundreds of guests at important weddings, christenings or birthdays. Luaus often lasted for days and required an incredible amount of preparation. Guests sat on mats on the ground, with food pile d high in calabash bowls in front of them.

Volcanoes The Hawaiian Islands are at the southeastern end of a chain of volcanoes that began to form more than 70 million years ago. Many of these volcanoes formed islands that have subsided and eroded beneath sea level, and some of the old volcanoes probably never reached sea level. Each Hawaiian island is made of one or more volcanoes, which first erupted on the sea floor and only emerged above the ocean's surface after countless eruptions.

Hawaiian Weather Average high in the winter - 80 degrees. Average high in the summer - 87 degrees. Cooler at higher altitudes. Night time temperature drops an average of 15 degrees.

Resources The information and pictures found in this virtual field trip are available at the following websites:

Mahalo, We hope you enjoyed your visit to Hawaii Come Again!! By Anne Gewand & Heather Armstrong