The Hawaiian Islands are spectacular.  Tourists can swim and surf on sunny beaches, hike through gorgeous rain forests and visit fascinating cultural sites.  As Emily Swift explores these beautiful islands, she delves into Hawaii’s history and learns about native myths such as the story of the fire goddess Pele who lives in the volcano on Big Island.

Although Emily spends most of her time on Oahu, “the gathering place,” she makes one nearly fatal trip to Big Island. Most hikers at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park experience adventure without the danger that Emily finds.

Learn more about the Islands

Learn more about Hawaii

Official site https://www.gohawaii.com/

Hawaii’s history https://www.gohawaii.com/hawaiian-culture/history

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm

Myth of Pele https://www.gohawaii.com/stories/pele-and-poliahus-battle-island-of-hawaii

Hokulea http://www.hokulea.com/

Byodo-in Temple http://www.byodo-in.com/

Photo Gallery of Byodo-in Temple http://www.byodo-in.com/gallery.htm

Foster Botanical Garden http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/568-foster-botanical-garden.html

Scary lava video tips https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm

Senator Fong’s Plantation http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/oahu/senator-fongs-plantation/