Often called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” Waimea Canyon is a geological wonder located along Highway 550 en route to Koke‘e State Park. Approximately 10 miles long and 3,000 feet deep, the canyon is only a fraction of the size of its Arizona namesake, but its location — carved into the lush landscape of… Continue »
How any living thing—seed, insect, plant, animal or human—found its way to Kaua‘i and survived is a mystery understood only by the gods of nature. Five million years ago, Kaua‘i was a pile of lifeless lava rock separated from any other landmass by more than 2,000 miles. Nevertheless, during the millions of years prior to… Continue »
Life on Kaua‘i is heavily influenced by its lack of anything close to a city. Its small towns—really more like neighborhoods—are slow-paced, interconnected and unassuming. Waimea is all that and more. The community’s dedication to its rich heritage has not gone unnoticed. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has noted the preservation of this community…. Continue »
Kaua‘i’s history took a peculiar turn in the early 19th century when Russian arms, construction materials and ships were sent to the island with the intention of helping Kaua‘i’s reigning monarch, King Kaumuali‘i, gain control of the Hawaiian Islands. But in January 1815, a vessel belonging to the Russian-American Company was shipwrecked on reefs offshore… Continue »
Polihale, an uncommonly beautiful beach on Kaua‘i’s isolated west side, is known for its 17-mile stretch of golden sand and hot cloudless days. Located near the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Polihale’s huge expanse of sizzling sand gives way to warm, neon-blue water that seems to stretch from here to eternity. The safest swimming area is… Continue »
You came to Kaua‘i for the beach and Napali Coast, but you can’t stop thinking about hunting season back home. Don’t fret or try to blindly spear any fish in sight – instead, head to Ni‘ihau via helicopter and then go on your own custom hunting adventure. Ni‘ihau Safaris has the exclusive hunting rights on… Continue »
Hanapepe’s main drag looks like a clip out of an old Western movie. Some count more than 40 structures that have been standing long enough to be listed on national historic registers. Of course, the paperwork has never been done. Hanapepe claims to be home to more fine art galleries than any other place on… Continue »
You can cover a lot of ground with Outfitters Kauai. Actually, this company is equipped to do a lot more than that—you can follow its guides over the treetops on a zipline, down the mountain on a bicycle, up a river or out into the ocean in a kayak, or swimming in a jungle pool…. Continue »
Travelers are learning that one of the best ways to discover the real Kaua‘i is to get involved with a voluntourism program. You’ll get your hands dirty and your eyes opened working with local residents on cultural and environmental projects. Volunteering on vacation is an idea that’s catching on worldwide. On Kaua‘i, the Grand Hyatt… Continue »
The state’s largest coffee plantation is located on Kaua‘i’s southwest side, about 17 miles from Lihu‘e airport. The Kauai Coffee Company is a 3,100-acre estate. Information about coffee growing and its history is available at the Kauai Coffee Visitor Center. While you’re there, you can also walk through the “Wall-less Coffee Maze” that doubles as… Continue »
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