My Road

There is something magical about visiting or living in Hawaii. The plant life is amazing. When we were there, the thing I noticed and appreciated was the lack of mosquitoes. That made the evening there so enjoyable. We could sit outside and enjoy dinner. Walks along the beach were very nice. The state was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959, making it the 50th state. The most recent census puts the state’s population at 1,211,537. Lucky dogs.

One site that I would like to visit is The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, It is the largest Marine Protected Area in the world. The new native Hawaiian name, Papahānaumokuākea , was chosen by the citizens of Hawaii. The name was chosen because the purpose of the monument is to tell of Hawaiian traditions relating to the birth of the Hawaiin islands. Folklore tells of how the islands were born to the goddess, Papahanaumoku.

Over 7,000 species are being protected including the Green Sea Turtle and the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. Also protected against extinction are the Laysan and Nihoa Finches. Numerous species of animal life are being saved through efforts of the Hawaiian people.

The area will not see commercial fishing after 2011 and the area will be promoted as a tourist destination. One more reason to visit Hawaii.