Hawaii Island is the largest on the list of islands in the United States; who doesn’t want to have the leisure of living on one? The flora and fauna in Hawaii Island are highly protected, which is one of the reasons why you will find rare animals in this region. There is a long list of protected areas including Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail and Kona Forest National Wildlife Refuge.
For over a century, sugarcane was the crux of the economy of Hawaii Island, but sometime in the mid-twentieth century, sugarcane plantations began to plunge with the last of them folding up in 1996. Today, the primary economy of this area is largely dependent on tourism and more recently it has been the focus for sustainable tourism. Another growing sector with the potential of absorbing lots of employees is the diversified agriculture.
Hawaii Island is the home to three remarkable higher education institutions, namely Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii at Hilo and University of the Nations. Students who belong to the lower cadre of education can find some good public and private schools at their disposal.
The description of Hawaii Island will not be complete if the restaurants are skipped. From dusk till dawn, you will find restaurants that are open to satisfy your hunger and quench your taste with the best of cuisines from around the globe. Some of the restaurants, which you should not fail to visit, are Island Lava Java, Merriman’s Big Island, Hawaiian Style Cafe and Big Island Grill.
When you move to Hawaii Island, you will find many different types of new condos for sale to choose from including the PiliMai at Poipu, built by Brookfield Residential Hawaii. NewHomeSource can take the stress off your search for an ideal condo for your family.