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Discover Hawaii. Aloha from Oahu Nature Tours A L O H A! Discover the spectacular natural beauty of Oahu; Hawaii's bird and plant species, waterfalls, rainforests, volcanic craters, dolphins, whales and coral reefs... Oahu Nature Tours We specialize in small group size, guided eco-tours to see Hawaii's unique native bird and plant species. Spectacular scenery, excellent photographic opportunities, and information about the Geology, Archaeology, Mythology and History of Hawaii await you on our fun and educational tours. Founded in 1995 as the original nature adventure company on Oahu, we provide the finest eco-tours and best prices available, and have professional, knowledgeable and friendly local guides to narrate each location visited and assist you while exploring our beautiful island. Whether you are interested in a rainforest - waterfall hike, a Diamond Head Crater adventure, Green Sea Turtles or colorful tropical birds and flowers; or simply would like to learn fun and interesting facts about the natural history of Hawaii, Oahu Nature Tours has always been the adventure travelers' and travel agents' choice for quality ecotours . As a long-term partner of the "Nature Conservancy" we donate a portion of proceeds to local conservation efforts. Through our website, excursions and environmental projects we are committed to work towards the continued enjoyment and existence of our magnificent but endangered natural treasures. "Let us show you the REAL Hawaii." Custom birdwatching tours are also available at request, led by Michael Walther, the owner of Oahu Nature Tours, who has conducted numerous Hawaii forest bird surveys and has written books and magazine articles about Hawaii's native species... Oahu Nature Tours is proud to be a member of The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, The Hawaiian Audubon Society and The Conservation Council for Hawaii . Use these links to travel through our site Oahu Nature Tours Our Adventures Reservations About Oahu Nature Tours Our Professional Guides Our Management Team Maps of Oahu Guestbook Gift Certificate Oahu Nature Tours Gift Shop - -- Tour Photos by Tour Date Photo & Video Galleries The Risks of Hiking Without a Guide. FAQ Printer friendly fact sheet Hawaiian Links Media Coverage Of Our Tours Hawaii Visitor Guide Hawaiian Birding and Ecology Oahu Bird Species Checklist Hawaii Bird Sightings Our Ecological Restoration Projects Explore Oahu's offshore Islands Hawaii's Endangered Species "Species of the Month" Hawaii's Extinct Native Forest Birds Last Remaining Native Forest Birds Birds of Polynesia Images of Hawaii's Birds Pelagic Birding TRAVEL AGENTS AND GROUP RESERVATIONS Please Click Here Find out how to receive 30% commission on each reservation you make with Oahu Nature Tours Click for Honolulu, Hawaii Weather Forecast Online Reservations Pages TRAVEL AGENTS AND GROUP RESERVATIONS Phone: 808-924-2473 Fax: 808-924-5395 General E-mail: natureguide@oahunaturetours.com Reservations E-mail: reservations@oahunaturetours.com Oahu Nature Tours, Inc., 1995 Tour Photos

Hawaii Honeymoon

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Maui Weather Today Hawaii Weather forecasts and commentary Dive and Snorkel Windsurfing Surfing Kiteboarding Beaches Satellite Images Trip Planning Weather FAQ Contact Us Hawaii Weather Today Brought to you by Maui Weather Today Greetings from your Aloha Weatherman: "Aloha, and welcome to the Maui Weather Today show" ...that's how I open my live broadcast TV weather program that serves viewers here in the islands. It is seen statewide...viewed at 7:45 a.m. Monday through Friday over cable channel 55 on each of the islands. Now , I know that you would love to be here and tune in each morning with us, and yet there you are, somewhere else in the world. To solve that distance problem, I have set up a way that you can virtually be here with all of us who reside in the islands. So , in your minds eye, feel the warm sunshine, picture the coconut palm trees swaying in the refreshing trade winds, the surf lapping on the beaches of Kihei or Lahaina, Waikiki, Napapo beach, maybe Poipu...grab yourself something nice to drink, and use your keyboard to take a quick peruse of Hawaii's Weather Today, here in paradise. Mahalo (Thank You) Glenn James Tropical weather analysis - Narrative commentary For the updated Hawaiian Island Weather Discussion and Analysis , g o to Glenn's Daily Weather Narrative , personally updated by Maui's own meteorologist Glenn James. For Today's Extended Forecast For All Hawaiian Islands: Maui - Oahu - Big Island - Kauai Frequently Asked Questions. Do you have a question about weather or activities in the islands? Here's where we'll try to answer the most common questions. Check out the Hawaii Surf Page for updated surf reports Satellite Pictures: Satellite Images page The Maui Community College sponsors my TV weather show. Thanks to the NWS forecast office in Honolulu. Web hawaiiweathertoday.com Email Glenn James: gjweather@hotmail.com Maui Weather Today - 1996-2006 Design and development by Bump Networks

Maui Snorkeling

Blue Water Rafting Molokini - exciting Maui snorkeling [an error occurred while processing this directive] Blue Water Rafting Blue Water Rafting is one of the few Molokini snorkel companies that offers snorkel and rafting tours to the remote Kanaio coastline along Maui’s southern shore as well as Molokini. Kanaio is the site of Maui’s last volcanic eruption in the 1780’s and the underwater lava flows, lava arches and sea caves built a seabed of clarity and visibility for some of the most beautiful snorkeling on the island. This rafting tour is ideal for anyone seeking excitement. Blue Water Rafting uses rigid-hulled, inflatable boats that are fast, stable and virtually unsinkable. They are also environmentally friendly and smoke free. These 24 or 6 passenger rafts tours have been a favorite of Maui visitors for many years. Island: Molokini Activity: Snorkel & Adventure BLUE WATER RAFTING offers snorkel trips to Molokini and along the Kanaio Coast on " Silver Streak " an 18' Rigid Hull Inflatables equipped with twin 60 horsepower Evinrude Motors that can accommodate up to 6 passengers " Cloud IX " a 27' Rigid Hulled Aluminum Vessel (RAIV) equipped with twin 200 horsepower motors and " Kanaloa " a 30' RAIV that can accommodate up to 24 passenger raft. PRIVATE TRIPS are also available, call for pricing. NOTE : Not recommended for pregnant women, elder or fragile persons, individuals with back problems, or children under 4. Departs from the Kihei Boat Ramp on South Kihei Road ACTIVITY KANAIO / MOLOKINI - Explore sea caves and lava arches of the uninhabited Kanaio Coast. Snorkel at secluded La Perouse Bay and Molokini Crater. Includes a continental breakfast, deli-style buffet lunch with fresh veggies and dip, meats, cheeses and buns. All snorkel gear and instruction is provided. Trip is approx. 5 1/2 hours. Daily: 7:00AM - 12:30PM Regular Price $115.00 Your Price $103.90 KANAIO COAST - This tour offers sightseeing at the lava flow at Kanaio, snorkeling and lunch at La Perouse Pinnacle. Includes snorkel gear, lunch and beverage. Trip is approximately 4 hours Daily: 7:00AM - 11:00AM Regular Price $90.00 Your Price $81.90 MOLOKINI EXPRESS - This trip is ideal for those who wish to limit their time on the water to 2 hours. Snorkeling for one hour at Molokini after a fifteen minute raft ride. Snorkel, mask, fins and beverage included. Daily: 11:30AM - 1:30PM Regular Price $45.00 Your Price $41.90 SNORKEL MOLOKINI & WHALE WATCH - This trip is ideal for those who wish to snorkel at Molokini and do some whale watching. Snorkel, mask, fins and beverage included. Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 11:30AM - 2:00PM (days may vary) Regular Price $55.00 Your Price $49.90 [an error occurred while processing this directive]

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Introduction to Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i Eruption Update Eruption Summary Hazards History Panorama Images Kilauea -- Perhaps the World's Most Active Volcano View north-northeast across Kilauea's summit caldera and Halema`uma`u crater (left of center) Kilauea is the youngest and southeastern most volcano on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Topographically Kilauea appears as only a bulge on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa, and so for many years Kilauea was thought to be a mere satellite of its giant neighbor, not a separate volcano. However, research over the past few decades shows clearly that Kilauea has its own magma-plumbing system, extending to the surface from more than 60 km deep in the earth. In fact, the summit of Kilauea lies on a curving line of volcanoes that includes Mauna Kea and Kohala and excludes Mauna Loa. In other words, Kilauea is to Mauna Kea as Lo`ihi is to Mauna Loa. Hawaiians used the word Kilauea only for the summit caldera, but earth scientists and, over time, popular usage have extended the name to include the entire volcano. 11 October 2002 The eruption of Kilauea Volcano that began in 1983 continues at the cinder-and-spatter cone of Pu`u `O`o (high point on skyline). Lava erupting from the cone flows through a tube system down Pulama pali about 11 km to the sea (lower left). Map of Kilauea, including location of Pu`u `O`o Sketch showing magma reservoir & active lava-tube system Kilauea is the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Hawaiian chants and oral traditions tell in veiled form of many eruptions fomented by an angry Pele before the first European, the missionary Rev. William Ellis, saw the summit in 1823. The caldera was the site of nearly continuous activity during the 19th century and the early part of this century. Since 1952 there have been 34 eruptions, and since January 1983 eruptive activity has been continuous along the east rift zone. All told, Kilauea ranks among the world's most active volcanoes and may even top the list. | Eruption Update | Eruption Summary | Hazards | History | Kilauea Facts Map of the Island of Hawai`i Location 19.425 N 155.292 W Elev. Above Sea Level 1,277 m 4,190 ft Area 1,430 km 2 552 mi 2 (13.7% of Hawai`i) Volume 25,000-35,000 km 3 6,000-8,500 mi 3 Hawaiian Meaning The Hawaiian name "Kilauea" means "spewing" or "much spreading," apparently in reference to the lava flows that it erupts. Most Recent Eruption Continuous since January 3, 1983 Number of Historical Eruptions 61, not counting the continuous lava-lake activity in Halema`uma`u crater Summit Caldera The caldera itself has no Hawaiian name other than Kilauea but houses the famous crater, Halema`uma`u; "hale" is a house, "ma`uma`u" a type of fern. Kamapua`a, a jilted suitor of Pele, is said to have built a house of ferns over Halema`uma`u to keep Pele from escaping her home and causing eruptions. The ploy failed. Dimension: 6 x 6 km (outermost faults), 3 x 5 km (main depression) Depth: 165 m deep Age: probably several incremental collapses 500-210 years ago Oldest Dated Rocks 23,000 years old Estimated Age of Earliest Subaerial Eruptions 50,000-100,000 years Estimated Age of First Eruption of Kilauea 300,000-600,000 years before present Hawaiian Volcano Stage Shield-forming stage The URL of this page is http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/ Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov Updated: 6 December 2005 (pnf)