Kaua‘i’s backcountry, with its uneven terrain and tangled jungle canopy, is a natural setting for ziplining. A thrill ride above the treetops, ziplining is a wild, let-yourself-go experience that calls for shrieking from beginning to end. Simply put, a zipline is a cable stretched between poles. Harnessed to the cable, zipliners can sail through the… Continue »
Part of Kaua‘i’s charm is its unceremonious nature and wild beauty. It’s a place better discovered than master-planned. Hollywood filmmakers uncovered Kaua‘i’s secrets decades ago. Now tour companies are opening at former film locations on private land. Kipu Ranch, where scenes from movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Lost World were filmed,… Continue »
Take the guesswork out of buying local products—look for a purple and green “Kaua‘i Made” logo. It’s the shopper’s assurance that they’re buying the real thing. In an effort to support local producers and help shoppers find authentic Kaua‘i-made products, the county’s Office of Economic Development organized local producers under one umbrella and to help… Continue »
For all of Kaua‘i’s stunning natural attributes, there is still no shortage of museums. A visit to any of these will enhance your stay and give you historical perspective. Grove Farm Homestead, on Nawiliwili Road in Lihu‘e, is an 80-acre living museum that was the site of one of Kaua‘i’s oldest plantations, founded in 1864… Continue »
Kaua‘i is renowned for its hiking trails and backcountry vistas. This list covers all the basics of the island treks. To start, Waimea Canyon, the 3,000-foot-deep centerpiece of Koke‘e State Park, is a premiere hiking experience. One trail at the canyon ends at an 800-foot waterfall, and while strenuous, the hike will provide visitors with… Continue »
The Fern Grotto, known to the ancients as Ma‘ama‘akualono, is a lovely spot at the base of Mauna Kapu (Forbidden Mountain). Draped in long Boston Sword ferns that hang upside down from the roof of the cave, it is known for its excellent acoustics. The “Hawaiian Wedding Song,” a traditional Hawaiian ballad, has been performed… Continue »
There are lots of ways to see Kaua‘i’s beautiful backcountry. However, one of the best is on horseback—and Silver Falls Ranch, near Kilauea, offers exactly that. Small groups of horseback riders enjoy guided trail rides through the gorgeous Kalihiwai interior and along Kamo‘okoa Ridge on Kaua‘i’s north shore. After about 2 hours on horseback, riders… Continue »
Between sunsets over the ocean, toes in tide pools, balmy breezes, and a tropical vibe, it’s hard for anything to not feel romantic on the Islands. But there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, right? In case you want that extra-special moment to top off a romantic day, here’s a list… Continue »
One of the best ways to get deep into the soul of a place is to mix and mingle with the people who live there. There’s no more enjoyable way to get to know people than at a party, and the people of Kaua‘i are great about sharing their culture through a slew of festivals… Continue »
Maha‘ulepu, the last undeveloped shoreline on Kaua‘i’s southern coast, is much more than an exquisite beach and favorite windsurfing spot. This 2,900-acre wilderness area is populated with rare plants and endangered animals. Maha‘ulepu tells the story of 5 million years of change to Kaua‘i’s land and waters. It was here that King Kamehameha sent his… Continue »
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