Hawaiian City Garden

Best Gardening Resources Here Best Gardening Resources Here Gardening--Fun and Frugal! Gardening--Fun and Frugal! by: Cyndi Roberts Whether you are an avid vegetable gardener, a beginning herb gardener or just like to have a pretty yard, these frugal tips may help you save a little money! 1. Stale coffee and coffee grounds make great organic fertilizer. They provide many trace minerals and low, gentle levels of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous. 2. Remember that a good soaking of water less often is better than a light sprinkling every day -- for veggies and for your lawn. 3. If your neighbor has a plant you particularly like, ask for a cutting, instead of going to the nursery and buying one. Maybe you could trade a cutting from one of your own plants. 4. To easily water a tomato plant, bury a bottomless coffee can next to the plant and pour the water into the can. This allows the water to go straight to the roots. 5. Plant marigolds in your vegetable garden. They will attract insects that eat aphids and other pests. 6. My husband bought some used carpet at a garage sale, cut it into wide strips and laid it down between the rows in our garden. Now we can pick peas with getting our shoes muddy. 7. Use grass clippings as mulch around your vegetable plants to keep moisture in and weeds out. Just don't use the clippings right after you have fertilized your grass or treated for weed control. 8. If you have access to them, pine needles make excellent mulch. 9. A natural, frugal garden pest spray: mix 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing soap and 1 cup of cooking oil. Use 3 tablespoons of this mixture to 1 quart of water and spray on plants. 10. In the herb garden, to keep plants like mint from taking over too big an area, put it in a clay pot and simply plant the whole pot! "He who plants a garden, plants happiness." About The Author Cyndi Roberts is the editor of the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" bi-weekly newsletter and founder of the website of the same name. Visit http://www.cynroberts.com to find creative tips, articles, and a free e-cooking book. Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free e-course "Taming the Monster Grocery Bill". editor@cynroberts.com

Hawaii Hotels > Honolulu

Honolulu HI Hotels - Discount Hotels in Honolulu HI Affiliate Program E-mail Us! Toll Free | 1-877-372-1115 Hotels By City.com Home Hotels Airfares Car Rentals Vacations Last Minute Deals Hot Rate Hotels Book By Phone Tell A Friend Bookmark Home > US Hotels > Hawaii Hotels > Honolulu Hotels Honolulu HI Hotels Hotels Overview Attractions Weather All hot rate hotels are outlined in yellow . Hot Rates Regular Rates Airport Pet Friendly Family Sort by: Name Star Rating Price Aqua Aloha Surf Hotel 444 Kanekapolei Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Just Steps Away - Enjoy the Sun and Fun At Waikiki Beach. Aqua Aloha Surf Newly Renovated Air-Conditioned Rooms With Private Lanai Offer Spectacular Views ...More hotel info Aqua Bamboo 2425 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 A deluxe boutique hotel located in the heart of Waikiki. The bamboo motif coupled with the serene, tropical ambiance pleasantly surprises and welcomes guests to an oasis. Famous Waikiki Beach, world-class dining, shopping and ...More hotel info Aqua Kuhio Village 2463 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 The Kuhio Village Resort is an Attractive Budget Hotel Where you Will Be Welcomed by a Friendly Aloha Staff. The Rooms Include a King-Sized Bed, Microwave ...More hotel info Aqua Marina Hotel 1700 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 A Short Stroll Away To the Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Shopping Center. Overlooking the Waikiki Marina and Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. ...More hotel info Aqua Palms at Waikiki Hotel 1850 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 This Budget Hotel Attracts Couples/Groups of Friends/and Business Travelers Looking To Enjoy Waikikis Attractions Without the Districts Traffic. Fort ...More hotel info Best Western the Plaza Hotel 3253 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96819 The Best Western The Plaza Hotel is located on the Island of Oahu, near the entrance to Honolulu International Airport, the hub for inter-island and international ...More hotel info Castle Waikiki Shore Resort 2161 Kalia Rd A, Honolulu Hotels, US, 96815 The Waikiki Shore is a Deluxe Oceanfront Condominium Resort Ideally Located On World- Famous Waikiki Beach. A Wide Variety of Shops, Restaurants and Activities ...More hotel info Celebrity Resorts Waikiki 431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 ...More hotel info Continental Surf Hotel 2426 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 We are a budget hotel in a 5 star location. Remodeled in 1997, our rooms offer great views of the ocean and mountains. ...More hotel info Halekulani 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815-1988 An oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki. Halekulani is a modern hotel that has retained much of its original 1930's character. The hotel consists ...More hotel info Hawaii Polo Inn & Tower 1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Hawaii Polo Inn & Tower, smaller Hawaiian-style boutique hotel with spaciously newly renovated rooms. Located at the gateway to Waikiki across the Ala Wai ...More hotel info Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Hawaii Prince Hotel is a bold achievement in architectural design. The hotel presents spectacular all-oceanfront accommodations and world-class service ...More hotel info Hawaiian Monarch Hotel 444 Niu Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Vip International S P O T L I G H T Marc Hawaiian Monarch mahalo Travel Agent Appreciation Rates Y/hhl/zvp/mahalo -a Superb Value In Waikiki, ...More hotel info Hawaiiana Hotel 260 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 ...More hotel info Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Welcome to the exciting Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hawaiis most contemporary and unique resort. The village is the perfect paradise with lush tropical plants ...More hotel info Holiday Inn Waikiki 1830 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Just minutes away from all the excitement of Waikiki, 3 blocks from Waikiki Beach, 15 minute walk to Ala Moana Shopping Center This hotel is committed ...More hotel info Honolulu Airport Hotel 3401 N.nimitz, Honolulu, HI US, 96819 Conveniently located at the entrance to the Honolulu International Airport with 308 comfortable rooms and amenities that include free airport shuttle, ...More hotel info Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa...where the idyllic splendor of Hawaii meets the electricity of Honolulu.. the ideal place to experience Oahu. ...More hotel info Island Colony 445 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 2 Star: Moderate. Clean, comfortable and affordable with limited in-room amenities and basic services. ...More hotel info Marc Diamond Head Beach Hotel 2947 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 This Diamond in the rough on Waikiki's historic Gold Coast ocean front property is just steps from Diamond Head Beach and a short walk into the heart of Waikiki. This European-style boutique hotel offers hotel rooms with refrigerators and coffee makers, s ...More hotel info Marc Suites Waikiki 412 Lewers Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Relax In Spacious Studios, One And Two Bedroom Suites With Kitchenettes. These Air Conditioned Suites Feature Cable Tv With In-suite Movies, In Suite ...More hotel info Marc Suites Waikiki Royal 255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Situated only 1 block from the Halekulani Hotel and famous Waikiki Beach, only steps away from Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki's Exciting Main Street. ...More hotel info Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa 2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Located on beautiful Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu, the Marriott Waikiki Beach overlooks Diamond Head - one of Hawaii's most famous landmarks. Formerly ...More hotel info Miramar at Waikiki 2345 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Located in the heart of Waikiki, the Miramar at Waikiki is perfectly situated for the convenience, pleasure and entertainment of vacationers, meeting attendees ...More hotel info New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel 2863 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel is a jewel in a perfect setting, with a white sand beach and a 500-acre park at its doorstep, and Diamond Head - Hawaii's ...More hotel info Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki 175 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 vip International S P O T L I G H T Ocean Resort Hotel -the Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki Offers Attractive Accommodations At Reasonable ...More hotel info Ohana East Hotel 150 Kaiulani Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 If you must combine a little work with play, our Business Center offers computer, secretarial and mailing services to assist you. Meeting rooms and catering ...More hotel info Ohana Islander Waikiki 270 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Situated in the heart of Waikiki across from the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, this first-class hotel was completely renovated in Spring 1997 and is ...More hotel info Ohana Maile Sky Court 2058 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Outrigger Maile Sky Court is in a great location at the gateway to Waikiki. Nearby you'll find restaurants, cafes, little boutiques carrying contemporary ...More hotel info Ohana Reef Lanai 225 Saratoga Road, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The OHANA Reef Lanai is a comfortable 110-room European-style hotel located just steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and Fort DeRussey Park on Saratoga ...More hotel info Ohana Royal Islander 2164 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The OHANA Royal Islander is a comfortable 101-room boutique-like hotel located just steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and Fort DeRussy Park. If youre ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki Malia 2211 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Outrigger Malia is a smart choice in busy Waikiki. You'll enjoy a convenient central location on Kuhio Avenue, a short stroll to fabulous Royal Hawaiian ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki Surf 2200 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Outrigger Waikiki Surf is situated on one of the most convenient sections of Kuhio Avenue. Guests have an easy stroll to Waikiki Beach, the Royal Hawaiian ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki Surf East 422 Royal Hawaiian Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The OHANA Waikiki Surf East is a 102-room boutique-style hotel centrally located in Waikiki, just off Kuhio Avenue. Here youll find OHANAs special brand ...More hotel info Ohana Waikiki West 2330 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The OHANA Waikiki West is a 663-room hotel located just behind the International MarketPlace on Kuhio Avenue. Here youll find OHANAs special brand of ...More hotel info Outrigger Luana Waikiki 2045 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Located At The Entrance To Waikiki, Near Fort Derussy. Walking Distance To Shops, Restaurants And Beach. ...More hotel info Outrigger Reef on the Beach 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The Outrigger Reef is located on one of the finest beaches in Waikiki, convenient to all of the area's top dining, shopping and night life. Throughout ...More hotel info Outrigger Waikiki 2335 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach is Outrigger's premier flagship hotel on Oahu. This 530-room deluxe hotel is perched on the silken sands of Waikiki.. ...More hotel info Outrigger Waikiki Shore 2161 Kalia Road, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 ...More hotel info Pacific Beach Hotel 2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Pacific Beach Hotel is a complete vacation facility overlooking Waikiki Beach. The hotel has 837 rooms, 352 in the 17-story Beach Tower and 485 in the ...More hotel info Pacific Marina Inn 2628 Waiwai Loop, Honolulu, HI US, 96819 A Quaint, Clean And Affordable Hotel Conveniently Located Near The Airport. ...More hotel info Pagoda Hotel 1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96814 The hotel tower is twelve stories with 200 rooms, the terrace is across the street and is a five-story complex with 160 rooms. There are two elevators ...More hotel info Queen Kapiolani Hotel 150 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815-4097 This warm and comfortable hotel is located 1/2 block from Waikiki Beach and within walking distance of many attrations and the heart of Waikiki. Portraits ...More hotel info Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815-3696 Newly Renovated Full Service 620 Room Deluxe HotelFeaturing Spectacular Ocean and Mountain Views -the HotelFeatures -Full Meeting and Banquet Facilities -TwoRestaurants -Lobby Bar -Pool Bar -Business Center-Fitness Room and ...More hotel info Renaissance Ilikai 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 An oceanfront resort, the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel is a classic deluxe property situated on the Ala Wai Yacht Marina at the edge of Waikiki on ...More hotel info Resortquest at the Executive Centre 1088 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96813 Designed to accommodate the discerning business traveler, this all suite hotel is ideally located in the center of Honolulu, just 10 mins from Honolulu ...More hotel info Resortquest at the Waikiki Banyan 201 Ohua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 With the reputation as a child-friendly property, arriving ASTON kids receive a personal welcome with a colorful sand pail filled with surprises. Facilities ...More hotel info Resortquest Coconut Plaza Hotel 450 Lewers Street, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Quaint boutique hotel situated in a neighborhood setting, reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation style homes. A short stroll to Waikiki Beach, shopping, dining ...More hotel info Resortquest Coral Reef Hotel 2299 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Recently renovated rooms and entire lobby redone in tropical surroundings. Centrally located to all the fun and next to the International Marketplace. ...More hotel info Resortquest Honolulu Prince 415 Nahua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Honolulu Prince offers you superb value with a choice of spacious accommodations. Comfortably furnished guest rooms all having air conditioning, refrigerators ...More hotel info Resortquest Pacific Monarch 2427 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 A rooftop jet spa and pool with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean sets this property on top of the world. Execllent location near the beach and on the ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beach Hotel 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 The Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel will set Waikiki on fire with a $30 million renovation of the Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel scheduled for completion by the ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beach Tower 2470 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Overlooking Waikiki Beach, this sophisticated condominium is home to many affluent people from around the world! With just 2 enormous suites per tower; ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Beachside 2452 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Overlooking Waikiki Beach, this boutique hotel is reminiscent of an early 20th century Hawaiian estate home with a privileged collection of fine antiques ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Circle Hotel 2464 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel is a landmark overlooking the world's most famous beach. It is also an ideal location to enjoy nearby sights and attractions. ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Joy Hotel 320 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Waikiki's premier boutique hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach. Well appointed elegant suites and spacious hotel rooms with marble entry. Stereo system, ...More hotel info Resortquest Waikiki Sunset 229 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 Experience island apartment living in a quiet neighborhood setting at this contemporary condominium. Extraordinary views of the ocean, mountains and the ...More hotel info Royal Garden at Waikiki 440 Olohana Street, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Welcome to the Royal Garden at Waikiki. Gracious and intimate best describe this lovely Waikiki garden hotel. From the moment you set foot in the rich ...More hotel info Sheraton Moana Surfrider 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 One of two original hotels on Waikiki Beach Opened in 1901, Hotel has been restored to original turn-of-the-century grandeur. Oceanfront resort has 791 ...More hotel info Sheraton Princess Kaiulani 120 Kaiulani Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Princess Kaiulani Hotel offers a wide range of accommodations to fit your needs and budget. Most of her 1,147 rooms feature lanais with ocean and mountain ...More hotel info Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Centrally located on world-famous Waikiki Beach offering ocean front views from 70% of rooms. Known as the "Center of Entertainment" within Waikiki offering ...More hotel info The Park Shore Hotel 2586 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 You Really Can Vacation In One Of Waikiki Locations, With Spectacular Unobstructed Views, And The Best Of Waikiki All Around You. Rest Easy Knowing ...More hotel info The Royal Hawaiian 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Royal Hawaiian is an historic oceanfront luxury resort on Waikiki Beach offering 528 rooms, 54 which are non-smoking, and 49 suites. World famous "Pink ...More hotel info W Honolulu Diamond Head 2885 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Located at the foot of Diamond Head and Kapiolani Park, W Honolulu is an island retreat unlike any other. Our 48-room stylish hotel provides "W" service ...More hotel info Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel 2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 The Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel features a tradition of value and warm Hawaiian hospitality, in the heart of Waikiki. The hotel will delight you with the ...More hotel info Waikiki Grand Hotel 134 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 The Aston Waikiki Grand is the ideal location for visitors with recreation in mind. The hotel is just a half block from Waikiki's best swimming area and ...More hotel info Waikiki Marina Resort 1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii US, 96815 Waikiki Marina Resort At the Ilikai is a 5-Star Resort Located At the Gateway of World Famous Waikiki Beach Overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor There ...More hotel info Waikiki Parc Hotel 2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu, HI US, 96815 Sister to the Halekulani, Waikiki Parc Hotel offers both elegance and affordability. Superlative accommodations, including plush carpeting and custom rattan ...More hotel info Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel 2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu Hotels, HI US, 96815 No disco. No glitter. Just quiet charm on a small friendly scale. 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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcano Adventure Tour at Mt Kilauea HAWAII VOLCANO ADVENTURE ".. a scene of wild beauty ..." "Mark Twain, 1866 FROM HILO Just as it was for Mark Twain over a century ago, this is truly the experience of a lifetime! We have designed this very special tour just for you... Continuing eruptions at Kilauea Volcano have captured the world's imagination. This excursion features the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by Civil Defense and local authorities. Our trained guides will escort you, and if conditions permit, you may be able to go right to the edge of a 2000 degree F molten lava flow! A real Polynesian Adventure! Hilo Area Macadamia Nut Factory (seasonal, and time permitting) Orchid & Anthurium Nursery Volcanoes National Park Volcano Observatory Jagger Museum Steam Bluffs & Crater Drive Thurston Lava Tube Volcano House Kilauea Iki Crater Departure : Hilo Hotels 9:00-9:15 am Hilo Airport 8:30 - 8:45 am Return to Hilo area approx: 5:00-6:00 pm Tour Prices: Adult $59.00 Child Under 12 $44.00 (All tours subject to state sales tax) No host lunch at Volcano House. We suggest a light sweater or jacket for the volcano area. As we cannot predict weather and volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. Admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park included. Sturdy, covered walking shoes required due to terrain. All passengers will be required to sign a release of liability form before departing hotel. Polynesian AdventureTours Contact Your Travel Professional Or Call Toll Free 1-800-622-3011 e-mail sales@polyad.com

Hawaiian gifts and authentic

Kauai Gifts and souvenirs: Information about where to buy Hawaii gifts for Christmas, weddings, and other special events. Kauai Hawaii Gifts - Kauai vacation and tourist information directory Home Kauai Activities Kauai Luxury Rentals Kauai Weddings and wedding Coordinator Kauai Wedding Photography Kauai Hawaii Photographer Kauai Sailing tours and Boat Charters to the Napali Coast Kauai vacation rentals Kauai Catamaran Kauai Motorcycle Rentals Kauai Rentals Kauai Bed and Breakfast Kauai Cottage Kauai Hotels Kauai Inn Kauai Condos Kauai Art Galleries Kauai T-Shirts Kauai Wedding Flowers Kauai Hawaii Gifts and online shopping Kauai Artist and Painter Kauai Video Production Kauai Bars, Restaurants, and entertainment Kauai Real Estate agents Kauai Music and wedding Musicians Hawaii Travel Agents Poipu Vacation Rentals Poipu Oceanfront Rentals Poipu Condos Princeville Condo Sayulita Mexico vacation rentals Hawaii Music Kauai Rental Cars KAUAI GIFTS AND SOUVENIRS Here at Tropic Isle Music among the thousands of Hawaiian gifts and authentic products from Hawaii, you can easily find the perfect Hawaii Christmas gift, Anniversary, Wedding or Birthday present. Our online Hawaii shopping mall is filled with unique tropical Hawaii products - Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry, a large selection of Hawaiian music and art, Hawaiian Books, Hawaii hula skirts and aloha shirts, Hawaiian gift baskets, Hawaiian Christmas gifts, Hawaiian food and much more. Click here to visit the web site Custom Hawaii t-shirts make perfect gifts for any occasion. Kauai's own Nite Owl T-shirts have created the finest original Hawaiian screen printed t-shirts you can find in the Islands. Nite Owl also offers a wide variety of high quality and original tank tops, beach cover-ups, sweatshirts and combination outfits. All designs are originally created and reflect the true spirit of aloha. Click here to visit the web site Creative Art Gifts, is a gallery of custom designed products that offer a unique way to get your creative juices flowing and to take part in designing your own gift for you or someone you love. Make your own custom designed gifts from our original artwork or send us your own images! Just imagine, creative art gifts such as coffee Mugs (11oz), t-shirts, Matted Prints (11x 14) Mouse Pads, ceramic tiles, or greeting cards that can be designed by you from our on-line gallery of innovative images by Hawaii Artist: K. Richardson Click here to visit the web site Kela's is an experienced online art glass gallery representing over 120 fine glass artists whose work is not only a pleasure to own, but they also make unusual and unique gifts. Browsing this art glass gallery will provide you with a myriad of Christmas gift ideas, as well as birthday, anniversary, and wedding gift ideas. As a purveyor of contemporary glass art, our gallery seeks out and finds outstanding blown glass art work. They are the only exclusively contemporary glass art gallery in the State of Hawaii. Click Here to visit the web site KAUAI AIR TOURS KAUAI HELICOPTER TOURS KAUAI ATTRACTIONS KAUAI ATV TOURS KAUAI BICYCLE TOURS KAUAI ECO TOURS KAUAI HIKING TOURS KAUAI HORSEBACK RIDING TOURS KAUAI LAND TOURS KAUAI LUAUS KAUAI ZIP LINE TOURS ( KAUAI ZIPLINE TOURS ) KAUAI DIVING TOURS KAUAI FISHING CHARTERS KAUAI KAYAK TOURS KAUAI SAILING TOURS KAUAI SNORKELLING TOURS KAUAI SURFING AND WINDSURFING LESSONS KAUAI TUBING ADVENTURES NAPALI COAST BOAT TOURS © 2004 Kauai Hawaii Web Design All rights reserved 808-742-7893 Email No portion of this information may be reproduced without express permission of Hawaii Web.

Hawaiian Islands are volcanic

The Formation of the Hawaiian Islands The Formation of the Hawaiian Islands [ HCV Home ][Formation of the Islands][ Active Hawaiian Volcanoes ][ General Info ]    The Hawaiian Islands are volcanic in origin. Each island ismade up of at least one primary volcano, although many islandsare composites of more than one. The Big Island, for instance,is constructed of 5 major volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea,Hualalai and Kohala. Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano onEarth. Kilauea is presently one of the most productive volcanoeson Earth (in terms of how much lava it erupts each year). The primary volcanoes on eachof the islands are known as a shield volcanoes, which are gently sloping mountains produced from a large number of generally very fluid lava flows.    Hawaiian volcanoes primarily erupt a type of rock known as basalt. When molten, basalt produces liquids of relatively high fluidity, compared to volcanoesthat erupt more silica rich magma types such as andesite, dacite or rhyolite. The fluidity of molten basalt favors the formation of lava flows,which is why the Hawaiian volcanoes generally have gentle sloping sides. Bycontrast, lavas with higher silica content are more viscous and commonly produce either thicker, shorter lava flows, thick blocky deposits and/orthick beds of ash that fall from the sky following explosive eruptions.These other types of volcanoes (common outside of Hawaii) are typically steepersided.    The Hawaiian volcanoes were produced by the Hawaiian hot spot, which is presently under the Big Island of Hawaii.The image below shows the islands of the Hawaiian chainand the intervening shallows, banks and reefs along a line from southeastto northwest. Note that the islands of Lanai and Kahoolawe are not shownbecause they would "overlap" with Molokai and Maui, respectively( see the map of the Islands on the Hawaiian Volcanoes page )In general, when you move along the island chain from southeast (Hawaii) to northwest, (Kure), the volcanoes become older and older.     The aging of the islands with distance from the current hot spotis demonstrated in the diagram below, where distance along thechain is approximated as distance away from Kilauea volcano (theyoungest above-sea-level Hawaiian volcano). In fact, even beyond Kurethe Hawaiian chain continues as a series of now-submergedformer islands known collectively as the Emperorseamounts. The two primary volcanoes that make up Oahu (where Honolulu is) have not erupted for well over a million years!    The age trend of the volcanoes is thought to be due tothe way in which the islands are built on the moving sea floor of the NorthPacific Ocean: the Pacific Ocean is mostly floored by a single tectonic plate(known as the "Pacific Plate")that is moving over the layer in the Earth known as the Asthenosphere.This movement takes it to the northwest compared to the layers below itat a rate of 5 to 10 cm/yr (the rate depends on where you are on it). As theplate moves over a fixed spot deeper in the Earth where magma (moltenlava) forms, a new volcano can punch through this plate and createan island. The Hawaiian Islands are believed to be formed from onesuch 'hot spot'. As the plate moves away, the volcano stops eruptingand a new one is formed in its place. With time, the volcanoes keepdrifting westward and getting older relative to the one active volcanothat is over the hot spot. As they age, the crust upon which they sitcools and subsides. This, combined with erosion of the islands onceactive volcanism stops, leads to a shrinking of the islands with ageand their eventual submergence below the ocean surface.    Importantly, the time over which various active volcanoes on the islandsremain active is long (hunders of thousands of years) so that significantoverlap in ages occur on neighboring islands. For instance although Haleakala volcano on Mauiis a great distance away from the presently erupting Kilauea, Haleakalalast erupted only about 200 years ago. Currently there are 3 Hawai'ian volcanoes that we can easily classify as active: Kilauea, actively erupting since 1983 Mauna Loa, which last erupted in 1984 and is building for a new eruption inthe next few years Loihi, which erupted in 1996   All three of these active Hawaiian volcanoes sharethe Hawaiian hot spot, but retain unique volcanic histories and compositions.You can view a schematic representationof the geometry of this situation HERE The most likely Dormant volcanoes are: Hualalai, which last erupted in 1801 Haleakala, which last erupted in about 1790 Mauna Kea, which last erupted about 4,000 years ago.    Here is some additional general age information from USGS Professional Paper 1350 , Chapter 1 by Clague and Dalrymple, pages 5-54 (1987). Data from that source has been augmented by data and information in Garcia et al. Lithos , vol 20, pages 323-336 (1987) and Clague (1996) in The Origin and Evolution of Pacific Island biotas, New Guniea to Eastern Polynesia, patterns and processes (Keast and Miller, editors), pages 35-50. Ages of some of the Hawaiian Islands and outer seamounts Volcano Number (see note at table bottom) Volcano Name Distance from Kilauea along trend of chain (km) Best K-Ar age (Ma) Data Source (tabulated below) 1 Kilauea 0 0-0.4 -- 3 Mauna Kea 54 0.375 + 0.05 1 5 Kohala 100 0.43 + 0.02 2 6 Haleakala 182 0.75 + 0.04 3 7 Kahoolawe 185 > 1.03 + 0.18 3 8 West Maui 221 1.32 + 0.04 4 9 Lanai 226 1.28 + 0.04 5 10 East Molokai 256 1.76 + 0.04 3 11 West Molokai 280 1.90 + 0.06 3 12 Koolau 339 2.6 + 0.1 4,6 13 Waianae 374 3.7 + 0.1 6 14 Kauai 519 5.1 + 0.20 7 15 Niihau 565 4.89 + 0.11 8 15A Kaula 600 4.0 + 0.2 21 17 Nihoa 780 7.2 + 0.3 9 20 Unnamed 913 9.2 + 0.8 20 930 9.6 + 0.8 22 23 Necker 1,058 10.3 + 0.4 9 26 La Perouse Pinnacles 1,209 12.0 + 0.4 9 27 Brooks Bank 1,256 13.0 + 0.6 20 1,330 13.0 + 0.6 22 30 Gardner Pinnacles 1,435 12.3 + 1.0 20 1,460 12.3 + 1.0 22 36 Laysan 1,818 19.9 + 0.3 10 37 Northampton Bank 1,841 26.6 + 2.7 10 50 Pearl and Hermes Reef 2,281 20.6 + 2.7 11 52 Midway 2,432 27.7 + 0.6 12 57 Unnamed 2,600 28.0 + 0.4 11 63 Unnamed 2,825 27.4 + 0.5 11 65 Colohan 3,128 38.6 + 0.3 13 65A Abbott 3,280 38.7 + 0.9 13 67 Daikakuji 3,493 42.4 + 2.3 14 69 Yuryaku 3,520 43.4 + 1.6 11 72 Kimmei 3,668 39.9 + 1.2 14 74 Koko (southern) 3,758 48.1 + 0.8 14,15 81 Ojin 4,102 55.2 + 0.7 16 83 Jingu 4,175 55.4 + 0.9 17 86 Nintoku 4,452 56.2 + 0.6 16 90 Suiko (southern) 4,794 59.6 + 0.6 18,19 91 Suiko (central) 4,860 64.7 + 1.1 16 Data Sources: 1. Porter and others (1977) 12. Dalrymple and others (1977) 2. McDougall and Swanson (1972) 13. Duncan and Clague (1984) 3. Naughton and others (1980) 14. Dalrymple and Clague (1976) 4. Mcdougall (1964) 15. Clague and Dalrymple (1973) 5. Bonhommet and others (1977) 16. Dalrymple and others (1980a) 6. Doel and Dalrymple (1973) 17. Dalrymple and Garcia (1980) 7. McDougall (1979) 18. Saito and Ozima (1975) 8. G.B. Dalrymple (unpub. Data, 1982) 19. Saito and Ozima (1977) 9. Dalrymple and others (1974) 20. Garcia and others (1986b) 10. Dalrymple and others (1981) 21.Garcia and others (1986a) 11. Clague and others (1975) 22. Garcia and Others (1987) Other Notes: "Volcano Number" refers to the number in sequence along the HawaiianChain. Loihi, the youngest expression of the Hawaiian hot spot isnumber 0, Kilauea is number 1, etc.. Note that not all volcanoesare listed in the table (e.g., number 2 = Mauna Loa and number 4 =Hualalai); also note that further up the chain, the numbering schemebecomes more subjective. HCV Home Hawaiian Volcanoes Loihi Kilauea Mauna Loa Hualalai This page created and maintained by Ken Rubin ©, krubin@soest.hawaii.edu Other credits for this web site. Last page update on 4 Apr 2005