A Few Facts About Hawaii

If you are planning a vacation to the state of Hawaii then you may be interested in some basic facts about Hawaii. These facts will help you to plan where to go, what to see and what to do. To start with Hawaii was welcomed as a state back in 1959. Before that time it was considered to be a possession of the United States. It was also known as the Sandwich Islands during the 19th century.

The next facts about Hawaii that you need to know about to plan your Hawaiian vacation are facts that relate to the state's climate. Hawaii has a tropical climate that is slightly milder than most tropical areas because the waters that surround it temper the climate. Temperatures generally stay between the 60s and 80s year round. While swimwear and summer clothing are appropriate choices for the lower elevations in Hawaii, if you plan on hiking up in the mountains then you will also want to pack a jacket, a sweatshirt and long pants as snow and cold weather is common in the higher elevations.