Hikes in Kauai (Hiking Trails)

Kauai Hiking Trails: Wailua Falls

Kaua'i offers perhaps the most diverse choice of hiking trails of the Hawai'ian islands. It has its own "Grand Canyon" (Waimea Canyon) in the south, the challenging Napali Coast trails on the North Shore, and a wonderful variety in between. Climbing to the top of the Nounou Sleeping Giant is a fairly easy hike and there are several similar hikes that are more relaxing than challenging.

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Kauai Travel and Tourism Information

Relaxing on the island of Kauai

In the system that classifies the Hawai'ian islands according to chakras, Kaua'i is the third eye (sixth chakra). Thus it has connotations and connections in the realm of intuition and awareness. On the North Shore of Kauai, you will find many healers, artists, and writers in residence. And of course the beautiful Napali coast. The South Shore has...

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Kauai: Things To Do and Places To Go

Things to do on Kauai

The island of Kauai invites the visitor to its rounded mountains softened with years of erosion. You can visit a fern grotto, farm homesteads and plantations, musems, and so much more. It is rich in beauty and history.

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Things To Do: Camping in Kauai

Camping site on the island of Kauai

Kauai's climate ranges from the lush tropical settings of the North shore to the dry arid beaches of the south. The government of Hawaii provides sheltered picnic tables at some of the camping sites. And for the adventurous the Napali trail also has camping options.

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Things To Do: Kauai Beaches

Kauai Beaches

Kaua'i has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world (in our opinion) with miles and miles of sand stretching out into the base of the mountains. The South Shore is hot and arid and provides...

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Quick Island Info

Oahu

Waikiki beach & Diamond Head on Oahu Some consider the island of Oahu to be the prettiest of the islands. From the sandy beaches of Waikiki, to the majesty of Diamond Head, and the inland...

Things to do on Oahu Oahu has it all. From the glitzy, busy lifestyle of Oahu and Waikiki, to the historical aspects of Pearl Harbor and Hawai'ian culture, to nature trails,...

Hiking on Oahu Oahu offers a bit of everything for the hiker. From easy hikes, to more crowded touristy hikes (Diamond Head Crater), to very challenging hikes. And...

Camping on the island of Oahu When one thinks of Oahu, one tends to think of Honolulu skyscrapers and Waikiki beaches. But the island includes many secluded areas and lovely beaches...

Maui

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Hiking Haleakala on Maui On Maui you can hike up at 10,000 feet where you will be above the clouds, or you can hike at sea level, whether by the ocean on impeccable sandy beaches,...

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Camping on the island of Maui, Hawaii Camping on the island of Maui can range from desert-type settings such as at the Haleakala Volcano Crater, to the beach or tropical settings on the rest...

Kauai

Relaxing on the island of Kauai In the system that classifies the Hawai'ian islands according to chakras, Kaua'i is the third eye (sixth chakra). Thus it has connotations and connections...

Things to do on Kauai The island of Kauai invites the visitor to its rounded mountains softened with years of erosion. You can visit a fern grotto, farm homesteads and plantations,...

Kauai Hiking Trails: Wailua Falls Kaua'i offers perhaps the most diverse choice of hiking trails of the Hawai'ian islands. It has its own "Grand Canyon" (Waimea Canyon) in the south,...

Camping site on the island of Kauai Kauai's climate ranges from the lush tropical settings of the North shore to the dry arid beaches of the south. The government of Hawaii provides sheltered...

Hawaii

Green Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii   The Big Island has a variety of attractions for the Nature Lover. From the beaches which range from white, green, or black sand, to the mountain...

Things to do on the Big Island The Big Island offers many options for the visitor, and of course no visit would be complete without a visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or...

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Camping on the Big Island of Hawaii The Big Island offers a wide variety of camping choices... from the black lava rock, to the lush tropics of the eastern shore, to the sandy beaches of...

Molokai

Rainbow over the island of Molokai Molokai is known for its slow pace of life, for its awesome geography, its friendly people, and for Father Damien and his work with the lepers of Kalaupapa....

Things to do on the island of Molokai Molokai prides itself on being the "slower" Hawaiian island, one where the pace of life is still the way it was before modernisation came in and sped...

Hiking on the island of Molokai The island of Molokai is known worldwide due to Father Damian and his work on a secluded section of the island with the lepers at Kalaupapa. However,...

Camping in Molokai: Pala Molokai offers country parks and state parks for the camping enthusiasts. This is one of the less populated and less visited island thus providing you...

Molokai Beach While Molokai may be one of the less visited islands of the Hawaiian chain, it nevertheless has some beautiful scenery and beaches. Papohaku Beach is...

Lanai

Spinner Dolphins on the island of Lanai Lanai is one of the less visited islands due to the fact that for many years as it was mostly a huge plantation for the Dole company. However, as time...

Things to do on the island of Lanai While Lanai is not a very highly visited Hawai'ian island, it nevertheless offers a choice of activities for the visitor. Whether you prefer hiking or...

Hiking on the island of Lanai  Lanai does not offer a lot of hiking trails. The Munro Trail is an easier hike while the Kuolanai is classified as rugged and dangerous. The Koloiki...