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Three Top Reasons to Visit Kailua Beach
This Week's Featured Article was Written October 6th, 2008 by Palaka
Kailua Beach is a popular destination for those visiting Hawaii. Like most of Hawaii, Kailua has a rich history. It was once the ancient capital of Oahu’s kings before the arrival of Captain Cook. This lush landscape was previously used as farmland for growing sugar cane and grazing cattle. Today, it still attracts visitors by the droves.
How the Hawaiian Islands Formed
The Hawaiian Islands formed because of volcanic activity in the Pacific Ocean. The resulting lava eruptions created land in the middle of the ocean that is now known as the Hawaiian Islands. Birds, water, and air currents carried seeds across the ocean to the newly formed Hawaiian Islands and vegetation began to grow.
