November 10, 2023
With its uneven terrain and tangled jungle canopy, Kaua‘i’s backcountry is a natural setting for ZIPLINING . OUTFITTERS KAUA‘I brought ziplines to the island several years ago. Now, many companies on Kaua‘i run zipline courses combined with other high-energy adventures,…
November 10, 2023
The state’s largest coffee plantation is located on Kaua‘i’s southwest side, about 17 miles from Līhu‘e Airport. A 3,100-acre estate, KAUA‘I COFFEE CO. PLANTATION boasts tours, lines of coffee trees (4 million trees total!) and even a visitor center for…
November 10, 2023
In old Hawai‘i, the land was divided into separate moku , or districts. These land divisions were further subdivided into smaller sections, called ahupua‘a , which generally flowed from mountain to sea and dictated how the land was managed. Each…
January 24, 2023
The islands have a tradition, and mana (spiritual power) of their own, which visitors get a taste of while watching hula performances, sightseeing on tropical tours and savoring local dishes. Locally inspired and crafted JEWELRY off ers a permanent way…
January 24, 2023
You can cover a lot of ground with various adventure outfitters on the island. Whether following guides over the treetops on a zipline, out to the ocean in a kayak or into a jungle pool on a swim, there’s something…
January 24, 2023
Tucked away in Kīlauea, you’ll find a 30-acre oasis filled with fun for the entire family. ANAINA HOU COMMUNITY PARK is a nonprofit with a campus that offers entertainment, recreation, educational programs and services for visitors and kama‘āina . Keiki…
January 24, 2023
There are lots of ways to see Kaua‘i’s beautiful landscapes. However, one of the best is on horseback — and a few island ranches offer exactly that. Guests of PRINCEVILLE RANCH , one of Hawai‘i’s first cattle ranches established during…
January 24, 2023
KŌKE‘E STATE PARK , located at the very top of the island, is defi ned by its sprawling 4,345-acre upland forest, intersected by 45 miles of HIKING TRAILS and popularized by its SCENIC, CLIFFSIDE VISTAS. The forest is home to…
April 6, 2022
Take a scenic (and surprisingly convenient!) pit stop two miles up Route 580 to see one of Kaua‘i’s most accessible major waterfalls. ‘ŌPAEKA‘A FALLS is an East Side wonder equipped with an advantageous parking lot for easy access. Making memories…
February 14, 2022
You can get more beyond the city than a seven-hour Kaua‘i tour that takes you along the Nāpali Coast to Lehua Crater right off the coast of the Forbidden Island , Ni‘ihau. This Ni‘ihau & Nāpali Super Tour, offered by…
February 14, 2022
Hawai‘i has six offi cial “scenic byways” (designated as part of the National Scenic Byways Program), and Kaua‘i is home to one of them: HOLO HOLO KŌLOA SCENIC BYWAY . These 19-plus miles travel the coastline of the world-class KŌLOA…
June 8, 2017
Let’s face it: KIDS can only build so many sand castles before they’re ready for new adventures. Keep an eye on your keiki—or take time off from your watch—with one of several activities. WALK & TALK STORY IN HANAPĒPĒ :…