Molokai,Hawaii

Aerial View of Molokai Island

Introduction

Molokai is an island, which is located in Hawaii, also known as "Friendly Island". It's a 38 by 10 miles island and the island is known for its pineapple production, cattle ranching, and tourism.
Residents and tourists of the west of Molokai can see the lights of Honolulu at night. The scene of Honolulu lights at night is the most beautiful view ever.

History

It was first thought that Molokai was settled around AD 650 by indigenous people from the Marquesas Islands.

Ecology

Molokai is divided into two geographical areas. The low western half and eastern half, however, the low western half is very dry and the soil is being robbed due to poor land management, because of this entire section is covered in Kiawe trees which are non-native trees. The areas, which are still intact, are the coastal areas of Mo'omomi. Moreover, the eastern half of the island is a high plateau. This high-elevated area is covered by native Ohi'alehma trees. Molokai is home to a great number of endemic plant and animal species. This is the most beautiful place ever especially this eastern half of Molokai Island.

Economy

In the beginning of 1897, most of the land on the western end of the island was purchased by Molokai Ranch from Hawaiian to operate a cattle ranch.

Tourism

Although the tourism industry is not as big as in the other parts of Hawaii, Molokai has average visitors of 1000 per day

13 Reasons to Visit Molokai

Life is Beautifully Slow

There's not even a single traffic light on the Island of Molokai and the central town of Kaunakakai and a population of 3425 approximately as of 2010. The lifestyle of the natives of the stunning, heaven on earth beautiful place has a major part of its charm.

Hawaiian Culture is at the center of Attention

Molokai can be influenced outside as compared to the more populated Hawaiian Islands; Most of the population of Molokai are native Hawaiian and has a strong bond between Hawaiian Culture.

Molokai is known to be the birthplace of Hula 

It is said to be the birthplace of Hawaiian art of Hula, one of the valued part of Hawaiian Culture. Through Hula dance The Hawaiians can convey their emotions and pass down stories

The Coast of Hawaii contains The Marvel of Hawaiian Engineering.

The south shore of Molokai is surrounded by one the best preserved ancient Hawaiian fishponds in the island. 

Most Haunted Histories Of Hawaii

Molokai is also known for its most troubled time in the past–leper colony Kalaupapa. In 1866, King Kamehameha V exiled all of those who were caught in Hansen's disease from the kingdom of Hawaii to north peninsula of Molokai

Grove of Royal Coconut Palm

Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove has hundred of tall coconut trees in a garden which is known to be one of the "last royal groves of coconut" planted "at the request fo King Kamehameha V"

World's Highest Sea Cliffs 

The view of these beautiful the most stunning cliffs can be seen from Helicopters. Helicopters are one of the best ways of seeing these cliffs otherwise; these stunning, gorgeous cliffs are inaccessible. 

Heaven on Earth Waterfalls

With sea, cliffs there are waterfalls too. If the rain continues for a long time, you'll find yourself in the middle of spectacular waterfalls. Papalaua falls Hipuapua falls in particulars are the most beautiful I've ever seen.

Jaw Dropping Halawa Valley

If anybody wants to approach these amazing waterfalls on foot, all of you have to go through the most beautiful, stunning, and breathtaking valley of Halawa itself. According to the archeologist, this is valley is one of the earliest settlement in all of Hawaii.

Kumimi Beach is world class for Snorkeling 

Kumimi Beach also known as Murphy's Beach.

Monk Seal

The Hawaiian Monk seal is one of the most beautiful and the rarest seals ever and if you have some luck on your side, you might see one

Or Humpback Whale

In spring season humpback whale is make her home in Hawaii home

Leaving of Island Is also Stunning 

The view from the window of the departing flight is obviously going to be the most beautiful sight 

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