The Hawaii Traveler

For yesterday’s test, we turned our attention to the history and geography of Hawai’i. Here are the answers, and if you answered them all correctly, write in or comment to receive an extra-special something.
Q: What’s a former name for the Hawaiian Islands?
A: Unlike Prince, Hawaii’s former name was not a symbol. It was once called The Sandwich Islands.
Q: How Many Hawaiian Islands are there? (Hint: It’s more than eight.)
A: The entire collection of Hawaiian Islands comes to a sum of around 137 islands, islets, atolls, and shoals.
Q: True or False: the Hawaiian Island archipelago is the most isolated grouping of …read more

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Aloha, and say “welcome back” to the Tuesday Test. This week, we turn our attention to the history and geography of Hawai’i. Even if you don’t know the answers–especially if you don’t know the answers–take heart: Answers are revealed tomorrow, at which time you’ll be able to impress your friends with your knowledge and insights.

What’s a former name for the Hawaiian Islands?
How Many Hawaiian Islands are there? (Hint: It’s more than eight.)
True or False: the Hawaiian Island archipelago is the most isolated grouping of islands on Earth.
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It’s believed that Pele is the goddess of fire, lightning, dance, volcanoes and violence. Her mythos is varied, and complicated, but she’s best known on The Big Island, where some of her best work is still on display. It’s in her honor that we test our Hawai’i knowledge this week. Answers are revealed tomorrow, on Wednesday. Here we go:
1. Name three volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands.
2. What is the elevation at the top of Haleakala on Maui?
3. Describe the “grafitti” written on the black lava rock along the highways on The Big Island.
4. What is “vog?”
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Yesterday’s test was a random sampling of five facts that you may or may not have known about Hawai’i. How well did you do? Here we go:
Q: Which Hawaiian island is the one least visited by tourists?
A: Did you read Monday’s post, Mystery Island? If you did, you were ahead of the game, since the answer is Ni’ihau, “the forbidden island.”
Q: What is the computer operating system of choice among Hawaiian residents?
A: According to some guy @ Twitter, more Hawaii folks use Macs than any other operating system. Go figure.
Q: How many campuses are there in the …read more

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This week, we’ll take a break from our island focus theme, and challenge our Hawai’i knowledge all over the map, so to speak. Here we go, answers are revealed tomorrow.
1. Which Hawaiian island is the one least visited by tourists?
2. What is the computer operating system of choice among Hawaiian residents?
3. How many campuses are there in the University of Hawai’i system?
4. Think Hawai’i is all about chillaxin’? Name some of Hawaii’s renowned conferences.
5. Name Kauai’s semi-famous falls known for its rope swings?
Weigh in or tune in on Wednesday for Tuesday Test–Answers Revealed. See you then.
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Yesterday’s Tuesday Test: Maui Edition quizzed you on your knowledge of Maui, the Valley Isle. Today we’ll cover the answers, and then some.Q: What are the two sides, or main sections of Maui called?
A: That depends. Most call the two lobes of the island West Maui and South Maui, others refer to them as West Maui Mountain and the other side, more to the east than the south, Haleakala. Both mountains are actually two large shield volcanoes that formed an isthmus between them, forming the valley fron which Maui takes its moniker, the Valley Isle.
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We point our focus on Maui this week for everyone’s favorite theme: the Tuesday Test. As always, answers are revealed tomorrow. Here we go:
1. What are the two sides, or main sections of Maui called?
2. True or false: The Road to Hana is inaccessible by rental car?
3. True or false: Maui sometimes suffers from terrible traffic jams that can take hours to pass.
4. Is there public transportation on Maui?
5. What kinds of festivals can you find on Maui?
Get your thinking caps on, and we’ll see you tomorrow for the Maui edition of Test Tuesday: Answers revealed.
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Yesterday, you tested your Kaua’i know-how, and today, we’re going to explore one of my favorite parts of Kaua’i by answering question 5: What is the largest canyon in the Pacific?
Answer: That would be Waimea Canyon, of course! It’s not as big as the Grand Canyon; however, it’s arguably just as grand. At 3,500 feet deep, it’s a natural wonder to behold. Use the 45 miles of trails available, or make a drive-by. (One caveat: there aren’t any gas stations along the 40-mile canyon road, so gas up before you go.) Hiking anywhere into the canyon …read more

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Today’s test, in the spirit of Kaua’i Week, is all about–what else?–the island of Kaua’i, that little round island at the top of the chain of islands known for their beauty and tranquility. Here we go; answers are revealed tomorrow.

True or False: Kaua’i is home to the wettest place on Earth.
Name some movies that have showcased some of Kauai’s best outdoor scenery?
What is Bali Hai?
Why are there so many chickens on Kauai?
Name the largest canyon in the Pacific.
Bonus question: Where can you find the only river boat trip in Hawai’i?

Until tomorrow, friends, aloha!
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