As the year ends, let the beauty and unparalleled adventure of the Hawaiian Islands serve as a catalyst for reflection. From the tranquility of its beaches to the breathtaking hikes through lush rainforests,… Continue reading
Kauai Trailblazer has the details for the island’s south coast, all its nooks and crannies. Information is laid out in a way that makes adventuring a breeze.
But relative solitude can be had with a quick turn of the wheel. Manini Beach Park (above) lies on the south lip of the bay. The palmy park is a sure thing for picnics; the snorkeling is excellent; and a short trail leads to a marine conservation district and small beach that is truly hidden.
Anyone who has been to the Islands recently will tell you traffic and crowds at popular destinations are a hassle. Seriously. For real. But the hassle is avoidable. The trick is to get to the many destinations that are out of the Yelp-o-Sphere, without having to sacrifice scenic values to do so.
For the first time in more than 30 years, Kilauea Volcano is not spewing vog—volcanic smog—and the air is pure and clean everywhere. The nastiness of vog has not been widely publicized, even though the air quality has been worse at times, in places, than L.A. in the early 1960s. People were not only gasping in Kona, but also on Maui and Oahu, and even as far as the north shore of Kauai.
Hawaii means different things for different people, offering a mind-boggling array of choices. With Trailblazer guides, no matter where you are, you can answer the question, “I wonder what’s down that road?” Some… Continue reading
For sure, lost luggage and sunburn can be a bummer, but we can all agree that the best (worst) way to ruin a vacation is dying. Sadly, about one person a month is lost to a fatal accident in Hawaii while recreating. Happily, virtually all of these deaths can be avoided.
Measured from its base below the ocean’s surface, Mauna Loa is well over 40,000 feet high, making it easily the world’s second tallest (Mauna Kea, not far away is 400 feet taller). But… Continue reading
