Apr 14 2023
Haleakalā Volcano, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii, is a dormant volcano that stands at an impressive 10,023 feet above sea level. Its name in Hawaiian means “house of the sun,” which is fitting for a place where the sun’s first light graces the summit each morning. This majestic natural wonder is a …
Apr 08 2023
If you’re planning a trip to Kauai and love nature, make sure to add Haupu Mountain to your itinerary. This stunning destination offers a variety of trails to explore, each offering breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just looking for a leisurely stroll, Haupu Mountain is a must-see destination. …
Apr 02 2023
Mauna Loa As one of the earth’s most active volcanoes and the largest active volcano in the world, Mauna Loa is a formidable mountain. In addition, it is also very large, rising to 13,679 feet above sea level and spreading over half of the island if Hawaii! Its name translates to “Long Mountain,” named for …
Mar 26 2023
Kawaikini Standing as Kauai’s highest mountain, Mount Kawaikini is the summit of Mount Waialeale, Kauai’s inactive central shield volcano. Other peaks on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai include Waialeale to the north and Namolokama Mountain further north, Nounou to the east, Haupu to the southeast, and Keanapuka Mountain to the northwest. Visitors can also enjoy Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls) …
Jan 23 2022
Haupu Mountain Haupu has an interesting background. It is named for a giant guardian who would watch for invaders coming to Oahu via the Kaieiewaho Channel. The legend goes that once Haupu mistook a fishing tournament organized by chief Kaena as an invasion, so Haupu threw rocks at the participants, hitting Kaena in the process. …
Jan 23 2022
Waialeale | Waiʻaleʻale | Mount Waiʻaleʻale Receiving an average annual rainfall of approximately 500 inches, Waialeale is often referred to as the wettest spot on earth. However “Big Bog” on Maui gets even more rainfall than Waialeale! It’s no wonder that the name Wai‘ale‘ale means “rippling or overflowing water” in Hawaiian. Hawaiian religious relics made …
Jan 23 2022
Kohala Mount Kohala is Hawaii’s oldest above-water volcano. It is over one million years old, and has evidence of the reversal of earth’s magnetic field which happened 780,000 years ago. A massive avalanche slid off of Kohala some 250,000 to 300,000 years ago and spread debris 80 miles into the ocean. You can still see the sliced …
Jan 23 2022
Puʻu Kukui Puʻu Kukui is the highest peak of Mauna Kahalawai, also known as the West Maui Mountains. It was formed from a volcano whose caldera eroded into today’s Īʻao Valley. After Big Bog and Mount Waiʻaleʻale, it is the third wettest spot on earth. Country: United States State: Hawaii Mountain Range: Mauna Kahalawai (West Maui Mountains), Hawaiian–Emperor seamount …
Jan 23 2022
Hualālai The active volcano Hualālai is the third youngest and third-most historically active volcano of Hawaii’s five volcanoes, after Kīlauea and the large volcano Mauna Loa. The unpreparedness of residents of Hualālai is concerning, as it is expected to erupt in the next century. Country: United States State: Hawaii Mountain Range: Hawaiian Islands Elevation: 8,271 feet Fun Fact: …
Jan 23 2022
Kamakou Mount Kamakou is a lush and mossy tropical rainforest which sits in the East Moloka’i mountains in the Kamakou Preserve. It is rich in biodiversity, containing plants found nowhere else on earth, and home to a number of critically endangered species. The mountain is part of the extinct East Molokai shield volcano. Country: United States …
