Jennifer Doudna in Hawaii

Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles southwest of the U.S. mainland. It is the only state not on the North American mainland, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state in the tropics.

Admitted to the Union: August 21, 1959 (50th)
Elevation: 3,030 ft (920 m)
Country: United States
Before statehood: Territory of Hawaii
Capital (and largest city): Honolulu
Legislature: State Legislature
Judiciary: Supreme Court of Hawaii

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USS Arizona Memorial

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Memorial · National Monuments

Iolani Palace

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Historic places · Architecture

Diamond Head State Monument

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Hiking · Viewpoints

Hanauma Bay Tours

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Wildlife · Fishing

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Nation…

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Historic places · Snorkeling

Waimea Canyon State Park

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Canyons · State Parks

Poipu Beach Park

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Beaches · Swimming · Surfing

Akaka Falls State Park

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Waterfalls · Parks · Hiking

Wailua Falls

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Waterfalls · Hiking · Swimming

Ke'e Beach

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Beaches · Snorkeling · Sunset

Thurston Lava Tube

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Geologic wonders · Caves · Parks

Maui Ocean Center, The Aqua…

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Aquariums · Kid friendly · Romantic

Kalaupapa National Historic…

Hapuna Beach State Recreation …

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Koke'e State Park

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org