Learn about the beautiful Waimea Canyon drive

Waimea Canyon View

Waimea Canyon, the biggest canyon in the Pacific, is 10 miles long, one mile broad, and more than 3,500 feet deep. Mark Twain dubbed it “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The Waimea River originates in the canyon, which was carved thousands of years ago by rivers and floods that came from … Read more

Learn About the Kingdom of Hawaii and Hawaiian Royalty

Kamehameha I

Did you know that the Kingdom of Hawaii was an independent country before it became a state of the United States? This fascinating history is often overlooked, but it’s an important part of American history. Hawaii is known for its rich culture, spanning several miles in the pacific. Several Hawaiian monarchs ruled … Read more

Learn About the Settling of Hawaii by Europeans

Official portrait of Captain James Cook

When most people think of Hawaii, they imagine a tropical paradise with swaying palm trees and soft white sand beaches. However, the story of how Hawaii became a state is not quite so idyllic. Hawaii is known for its fascinating history, which includes the European settling in the state. While the Spanish … Read more

The Role of Hawaii in the Civil War

King Kamehameha IV

The American Civil War is one of the most significant events in the history of the United States. It took place from 1861 to 1865, which was led by Abraham Lincoln. The war was between the northern and southern states in the United States, aiming to fight slavery. As we all know … Read more