Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Hilo


  
  Hilo, Hawaii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hilo is a coastal city in the State of Hawaii, and is the largest municipal area on the island of Hawai‘i.
Hilo is the county seat of Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i, and is situated in the South Hilo District.
Hilo is home to a number of educational institutions, including 2 post-secondary institutions, the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hilo,_Hawaii   (925 words)

  
 CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
From glistening waterfalls to bubbling volcanoes, this island is as diverse as it is spectacular.
The sands of Hilo range from green to fl to a golden yellow depending on where you are.
Hilo is rich in culture and heritage, and the accommodations and activities are surprisingly reasonable.
www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=110   (422 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Hilo, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The second largest city in the state, a port of entry, and the only metropolitan area on Hawaii island, Hilo is the trade and shipping center for an orchid, papaya, and macadamia-nut region.
Among Hilo's points of interest are the peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, which rise behind the city; the Lyman Mission House (c.1839); a state park in the bayfront area; and an island park in Hilo Bay.
Hilo was badly damaged by tsunamis in 1946 and 1960; after the latter the lowland area was drained and a hill 26 ft/8 m above sea level was constructed.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/Hilo.html   (249 words)

  
 Green Travel & Tours, Inc. - Hawaii Travel and Tours
Hilo is the second largest city in the state of Hawaii.
In the aftermath of the deadly waves, Hilo was rebuilt with newer building further inland.
Today, Hilo is the center of government for the County of Hawaii.
www.hawaiigreentours.com /hilo.html   (67 words)

  
 Hilo, Hawaii (Cities)
Hilo is the seat of Hawaii County on the eastern coast of the island of Hawaii, between Keaau and Papaikou.
Hilo sustained heavy damage from tsunamis in 1946 and 1960.
Hilo's environs are imbued with a wealth of visitor diversions, among them beaches and watersports, golf courses and tennis courts, scenic drives, state parks, museums, botanical gardens and nurseries as well as flightseeing and tours of plantations.
www.ohwy.com /hi/h/hilo.htm   (188 words)

  
 *** HILO! ***
Hilo is becoming a college town as the University of Hawaii at Hilo continues to grow and garner accolades as one of the top liberal arts colleges.
Hilo's Banyan Drive include some of the best examples of "rainforest banyans." Many of the Chinese Banyans were planted by visiting celebrities and due to the high humidity, there's a profusion of aerial roots.
Tsunamis devastated Hilo town in 1946 and 1960 and to assure there would not be future loss of life, the entire area was condemned, consolidated and turned into recreational areas.
www.fukubonsai.com /bi5.html   (2040 words)

  
 1st Rate lodging, travel and activity guide for Hilo, Hawaii
A trip to Hilo is a trip to the lush, green, breathtakingly photographic side of Hawai`i Island.
Hilo is blessed with more rain than any other city in the U.S. (averaging about 120" annually), and the gulches and hillsides around the Hilo area have more shades of green than there are names for.
Hilo (pronounced hee-low) is the town time forgot, with its false-front stores, covered sidewalks, and small town charm.
www.hilo-hawaii.com /hilo.html   (1083 words)

  
 Hilo High School - Home of the Vikings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hilo High School is located in a small city on the Island of Hawaii, often referred to as the Big Island.
The Hilo High class of 1948 invites classmates to its 57th reunion luncheon from 11am to 2pm on Oct. 29 at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel in the Mala Ikena Room.
Hilo High School Community Council will be holding its first Community meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 6:00pm.
www.hilohs.k12.hi.us   (597 words)

  
 HiLo - index page - Free MP3 downloads, CDs, Bio Info, Tour Dates, Lyrics and More!"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This can definitely be said for Edmonton’s HiLo, a supercharged quartet that rose from the ashes of Drool (Edmonton) and Brain Candy (Fort McMurray) in January 2003.
The result of this uprising was an unrelenting flow of genre bending hardcore rock and roll, infused with solid smart writing, and perfectly delivered versatile vocals.
The four horsemen from HiLo; Attila, Mitchell, Cory, and Harley are by no means newcomers as all have paid their dues and been involved in numerous lineups (band lineups that is) for well over a decade.
www.iuma.com /IUMA/Bands/HiLo   (399 words)

  
 Hawaii - The Big Island - Things To Do and See
Hilo is blessed with more rain than any other city in the U.S. (averaging about 120" annually), and the gulches and slopes in the Hilo area have more shades of green than there are names for.
Hilo is the gateway to the new Hilo-Hamakua Coast Cultural Corridor, with its historic plantation communities and its many beautiful waterfalls and scenic vistas.
Hilo is the perfect place from which to visit two beautiful botanical gardens, spectacular Akaka and Kahuna Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hawai`i Volcano's National park, which is only 30 minutes away.
www.stayhawaii.com /todo/inhilo.html   (966 words)

  
 Careers @ The Store of Hawaii - HiloHattie.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hilo Hattie, The Store of Hawaii is the world’s largest retailer of Hawaiian fashion, food, gifts and fun with stores in Hawaii, California, Florida, and Nevada.
Hilo Hattie seeks individuals who are committed to bringing “Aloha” to their customers through all facets of its operations.
Whether in the Hawaiian Islands or in its North America stores, Hilo Hattie shares its spirit of “Ohana” (family) with all who come through their doors.
www.hilohattie.com /careers/jobs.cfm   (160 words)

  
 Hilo Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hilo, Hawaii on the Big Island is on the wet side of the island.
Off the beaten tourist track Hilo is a great place to be and you are still not too far away from the Kona coast.
University of Hawaii at Hilo Academics, admissions, faculty and staff, alumi and friends and University of Hawaii at Hilo atheletics.
firsttravelweb.org /id119.htm   (149 words)

  
 University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans
Hilo, Hawaii — A year off to concentrate on his education and his game proved to be a great investment for Justin Griffin as he nearly stole the show in the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s annual Midnight Madness in the UHH gymnasium.
Hilo, Hawaii — The program has been on fire over the past three seasons with a 59-23 record, two NCAA Division II Regional berths and a Pacific West Conference Championship.
Hilo, Hawaii — The University of Hawaii at Hilo men's cross country team pulled out a two-point victory in hosting the UH Hilo Invitational.
vulcans.uhh.hawaii.edu   (789 words)

  
 Hilo on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hilo rebounds from tidal waves, lava flows, budget cuts.
(chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo)
In the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's new coral reef museum in Hilo, Hawaii, youngsters flock to the mockup of the Pisces V underwater exploration craft.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/H/Hilo.asp   (652 words)

  
 Hilo Town, Hawaii
The Hilo area of Hawaii was first settled by Polynesians in 1100 A.D. In the late 1700's, the city was the political and social center of the island.
On April 1, 1946, the city of Hilo was hit by a tsunami that killed 159 residents and destroyed 1,300 homes.
The area was made into a park and the clock was preserved and stands as a reminder and memorial to those lost lives.
www.hawaiiweb.com /hawaii/html/sites/hilo_town.html   (340 words)

  
 Hilo, Hawaii..........the jewel of Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
With the arrival of the missionaries to Hilo in 1824 came the gradual influence of western trade practices of the time.
When the first frame buildings were erected the center of activity was fixed by the location of the church and minister’s home, just a short distance from the river bank.
The arrival of the Lyman (1932) and Coan missionary families brought attempts to model Hilo with a Puritan New England influence.
www.vergie.com /hilo_hi.html   (1036 words)

  
 The 1960 Tsunami, Hilo
This tsunami caused little damage elsewhere in the islands, but the Hilo Bay area was hard hit.
This fact contributed to many deaths in Hilo in 1960, because people remained in the Waiakea peninsula area, which had minimal damage during the even larger 1946 tsunami.
Other tsunami have been generated by distant earthquakes in 1896, 1901, 1906, 1919, 1922, 1923, two in 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1938, 1944, 1952, and 1964, but the waves were too small to cause damage here.
hvo.wr.usgs.gov /volcanowatch/1994/94_05_20.html   (731 words)

  
 Hilo City
Hilo's charm is a blend of old and new, east and west.
At 8:00 every week day morning the Hilo fisherman pull in with their catch to put on the auction block at Suisan fish market.
Another wonderful Hilo experience is the farmers market which takes place every Wednesday and Saturday morning on Front Street in old down town.
www.bigislandtv.com /hilocity.html   (284 words)

  
 Hilo Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
Hilo has more rain than any other U.S. city, but this brings with it fresh air filled with sweet smelling flowers and rainbows cascading over lush vegetation of varying shades of green.
Hilo is also home to the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, the International Festival and the Aloha Festival.
The closest airports in the area are the Hilo International airport (ITO) located about 2 miles east of Hilo, the Waimea Kohala airport (MUE) located approximately 43 miles northwest of Hilo in Kamuela, Hawaii, and finally the Kona International At Keahole airport (KOA) located roughly 62 miles west of Hilo in Kailua / Kona, Hawaii.
hawaiianvacation.com /regions/Hilo-Hawaii.html   (648 words)

  
 UH Hilo Physics and Astronomy Department
The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) offers an excellent undergraduate program within the Natural Sciences Division, designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in physics, astronomy and other sciences.
In addition, the number and quality of astronomy research telescopes within easy reach of Hilo is unique, as is Physics and Astronomy's role as the State's only academic program that affords local students access to these facilities.
UH Hilo is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts school with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 full-time students.
www.astro.uhh.hawaii.edu   (192 words)

  
 Vulcan Athletics Newsroom - Baseball
Hilo, Hawaii — A Youth Baseball Coaches Clinic will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
Please contact University of Hawaii at Hilo baseball coach Joey Estrella at 974-7700 or email at josephe@hawaii.edu to reserve a seat and handbook.
Each session will be limited to the first 200 participants in the specific age group.
vulcans.uhh.hawaii.edu /sport.php?s=bb   (241 words)

  
 Aloha-Hawaii.com: Hilo Hawaii
Hilo is the Big Island’s county seat and largest city—population 40,759—yet it has maintained all the ambience of an old-fashioned small town.
In ancient Hawaii, Hilo was a bustling center of trade, where natives commonly made deal with their neighbors across the Wailuku River.
Each spring, Hilo is also the setting for the Merrie Monarch Festival, the most prestigious and highly anticipated hula competition in the world.
hawaii.aloha-hawaii.com /hawaii/hilo   (503 words)

  
 Sunset: Say hello to Hilo - Hilo, Hawaii
Until recently downtown Hilo was virtually a ghost town of empty old buildings, but a decade of quiet restoration by the Hilo Main Street Program is finally having an impact.
Stepping inside Hilo Dry Goods is like stepping back to 1951, with racks of clothing and knickknacks that would set almost anyone over 60 off about the good old days.
Part of Hilo's charm is a lack of large, splashy resorts like ones on the west side of the island.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_n4_v195/ai_17491588   (1207 words)

  
 At the Beach with Friends Bed and Breakfast Hilo Hawaii
Hilo is the second largest city in Hawaii and is located on the East side of the Big Island.
We are located a convenient ten minutes from the airport, restaurants, shopping and historic Downtown Hilo.
Our house and gardens were designed and built to be shared, with comfort and privacy in mind.
www.bed-and-breakfast-hilo-hawaii.com   (194 words)

  
 Hilo Farmers Market Home Page
The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island.
Located at the corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in historic downtown Hilo, it's open all year round, every Wednesday and Saturday, from dawn til' it's gone.
The Hilo Farmers Market has a large variety of tropical fruits and vegetables grown right here in the Hawaiian Islands.
www.hilofarmersmarket.com   (306 words)

  
 Aloha and Welcome To Downtown Hilo!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The merchants and friendly residents of Hilo invite you to take time to explore and discover all that Downtown Hilo has to offer.
Hilo flows down the lower slopes of Mauna Kea.
When you're in town, stop by the Hilo Information Center in the Mo'oheau Bus Terminal at 329 Kamehameha Avenue or any of a number of shops, and ask for your free copy of the Walking Tour of Historic Downtown.
www.downtownhilo.com   (162 words)

  
 Legends of Hilo
Longtime kama'aina know that Hilo is much more than a friendly host to the world-renowned Merrie Monarch Festival.
Most historians believe Hilo was named after the first night of the new moon or after a Polynesian navigator.
According to one account, however, as retold by Frances Reed in her book Hilo Legends (Petroglyph Press, Ltd.), Hilo was named by the greatKing Kamehameha himself.
www.coffeetimes.com /hilo2.htm   (1591 words)

  
 Hawaii Vacation Rentals :: Hilo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hilo (4) Kaimu (1) Kapoho (2) Kealia (1) Kohala Coast (1) Kona Coast (7)
The Hilo Seaside Retreat is not only beach front, it is an ocean access property as well.
The Keaukaha area of Hilo faces the Pacific Ocean with 5 County Beach Parks within 1 mile.
www.searchhawaiivacationrentals.com /hawaii-vacation-rentals?type=area&area=Hilo   (242 words)

  
 Driving Tour: Hawaii @ nationalgeographic.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
More than double the area of all the other Hawaiian islands combined, it’s also almost twice the size of Delaware and about 65 times bigger than the Principality of Liechtenstein, and more than 6,000 times the size of Monaco.
This drive roams the edges of the Big Island, beginning in the garden town of Hilo then traveling through the island’s extensive volcanic zone.
Return to Hilo on Hawaii 19, enjoying the view of Hilo Bay.
www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Hawaii_Volcanoes_National_Park/Hawaii.html   (2418 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.