Hawaiʻi County, Island county in Hawaii
Hawaii County encompasses the entire Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island.
It's home to some of the most significant historical sites in the state, including ancient Hawaiian settlements.
The region celebrates diverse cultures and traditions, with a strong influence from Native Hawaiian heritage.
Besides being a tourist hotspot, it's also a major hub for astronomical observatories.
Hawaii County is notable for having active volcanoes and a rich variety of ecosystems.
Location: Hawaiʻi County
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Hawaii County encompasses the entire Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island.
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii, standing 4,207.3 meters above sea level.
Mauna Loa is considered the largest volcano on Earth by volume and area covered.
Kīlauea is a currently active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, and the most active of the five volcanoes that together form the island of Hawaii.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, encompassing 323,431 acres of land, is a United States national park located in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi on the island of Hawaii.
The Mauna Kea Observatories are a collection of independent astronomical research facilities located on the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
The W. M. Keck Observatory is a two-telescope astronomical observatory at an elevation of 4,145 meters near the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
Kama'ehuakanaloa, also known as Lōʻihi Seamount, is an active submarine volcano located off the southeast coast of the Island of Hawaii.
Papakolea Beach is one of only four green sand beaches in the world, located near South Point, in the Kaʻū district of the island of Hawaii.
Puʻu ʻŌʻō is a volcanic cone in the eastern rift zone of the Kīlauea volcano of the Hawaiian Islands.
Waipio Valley is renowned for its verdant cliffs and stunning vistas.
