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Not only is the Big Island the largest of all the Hawaiian Islands, but it’s also home to the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Parker Ranch near Kamuela is 480,000 acres big.

Ka Lae on the Big Island of Hawaii is the southernmost point in the United States. Visit here and you’ll notice a constant 27 knots per hour wind blowing east to west, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year.

Kilauea volcano on the Big Island is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in the world.

The Big Island’s Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from its base at the ocean floor. It rises 13,796 feet (4,205 m) above sea level and another 17,000 feet (5,181 m) extend to its base below the ocean’s surface.

The Big Island of Hawaii is home to the world’s biggest telescope. It’s located on the top of Mauna Kea. The Mauna Kea Observatory is at an altitude of 13,796 feet (4,205 m).

Lake Waiau on the Big Island is the third highest lake in the United States and one of the world's highest alpine lakes. It’s located at an altitude of 13,020 feet (3,968 m). Lake Waiau is 12,000 years old and the only glacially formed lake in the mid-Pacific Ocean.

The Big Island of Hawaii is the worldwide leader in harvesting macadamia nuts and orchids.

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