With thousands of beautiful waterfalls scattered over the island of Kauai, you would think viewing a few of them would be relatively easy. Not so. Unfortunately, only about 10% of Kauai is developed with roads, and this means the vast bulk of the waterfalls are inaccessible or you need to hike to them or you…
Don’t you love the exhilarating sight of water thundering over a cliff? What better place to watch waterfalls than Kauai, home to thousands of amazing waterfalls, some as high as 3,000 feet. With about 90% of the island of Kauai undeveloped, unfortunately, many of the best Kauai waterfalls are not accessible directly. Either you can…
Ever dreamt about how the earth was when the dinosaurs roamed, like in the Jurassic Park movies? For a real life version of that, check out the Kuilau Ridge Trail hike on the island of Kauai! Enormous trees towering over you. A carpet of lush green vegetation of ferns and grass everywhere you look. A…
The Byodo-In Temple in Oahu is a must-visit for visitors to the island that enjoy history and culture. When you first cast eyes on the striking red temple, nestled against the bottom of the imposing (and lush!) Ko’olau mountains, you will be captivated. We visit Byodo-In every time we visit Oahu. In the midst of…
A common Kauai adage is “the harder the Kauai hike, the better the views and nature experience“. Some of the hardest Kauai hikes like the epic 22-mile Kalalau Trail hike or the 13 mile Awa’awapuhi Trail and Nualolo Trail loop hike offer stunning views of the rugged, beautiful Na Pali coast, rainforest jungle mountains, and…
Rugged, sheer cliffs and lush valleys along the Na Pali coastline. A 14-mile, 3600 feet deep, breathtaking Waimea Canyon gorge. A highlands swamp, one of the wettest regions in the world. Kauai’s natural beauty is stunning, and the best way to experience it is on your two feet, hiking through the many nature trails on…
Waimea Canyon State Park definitely deserves a top spot on any first-time Kauai itinerary. It protects the namesake Waimea Canyon, known as “the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Located along the somewhat arid west coast of Kauai, Waimea Canyon State Park is usually visited in conjunction with adjacent Koke’e State Park. They are two of…
Spectacular views of Kauai’s inimitable Na Pali Coast! A trail winding along Kauai’s iconic Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific! Amazing, unique landscape of Kauai’s wetlands! What do they all have in common? They are all Kokee State Park hikes! Oddly enough, you can get this, almost holistic, picture of the island of…
For many first-time travelers to Maui, a visit to the island is not complete without experiencing a Haleakala sunrise. It’s one of those magical Maui experiences that you’ll remember long after your trip, especially if you are lucky and have great weather and visibility for your Haleakala sunrise. Despite the need to wake up at…
Need a relaxing stroll in the morning on your Maui vacation? Check out the Kapalua Coastal Trail, an easy hike along the beautiful Maui northwest coastline. And what does the Kapalua Coastal Trail hike offer? Beautiful sandy beaches and spectacular bay views? Check! Interesting family fun sections with tide pools to explore and nesting birds…