Tag: Kauai

Each of the main Hawaiian Islands has its own nickname. At first, affectionate monikers seem obvious. In fact, they are. But the history of the nicknames is actually a little deeper than one might expect. We’ll go west-to-east. Kauai, The Garden Isle Kauai is green. Very green. World-famously green. Of course it’s called the Garden […]

Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami announced on Wednesday, May 13, that a mandatory 14-day quarantine for arriving Kauai air passengers is extended through June 30 due Hawaii COVID-19 concerns, furthering the current Garden Isle travel ban. The announcement comes as Kauai prepares to reopen , with a number of restrictions, as part of a 2-week pilot […]

Hawaii is home to a relatively new adventure sport gaining popularity around the world: waterfall rappelling (known also as “canyoneering”). It seems crazy to surrender to gravity under a torrent of falling water, tethered to life by only a thin rope and safety harness and belaying down a sheer, slick rock cliff. Maybe it is, […]

After disastrous flooding well over one year ago destroyed Kuhio Highway on Kauai, it is set to reopen on Monday, June 17. With it, the hugely popular Kalalau Trail will also reopen, but with some changes that visitors should be aware of. The is one of the most popular destinations in all of Hawaii. It […]

When discussing Hawaii’s geographical features, “Alaka’i swamp trail” is probably not the first thing to come to mind. But just as the islands are home to most of the planet’s climate zones, Hawaii is also home to a wide range of Earth’s ecosystems. From barren deserts to grasslands to tropical rain forests, Hawaii is home […]

With its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, is the jewel of Kauai’s Sunshine Coast. Poipu offers much more than languid resort living and fruity cocktails. Although it is now primarily a vacation destination, the area has a rich cultural and historical legacy. That history is what has shaped Hawaii into what we […]