Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - (Page 42) ¯ K O K E ’ E S TATE PA R K encompasses a misty forest crisscrossed by 4 0 miles of footpaths that range from easy to strenuous. The 20 -square-mile highland bog known as the Alaka‘i Swamp is a unique experience. This upcountry forest is home to rare plants, native birds and the state’s only native land mammal, the hoary bat. Put aside any thoughts of slogging through a swamp however, you’ll be treated to a boardwalk the whole way through. K¯ ke‘e State Park o encompasses a misty forest crisscrossed by 40 miles of footpaths that range from easy to strenuous. Ten inches wide with 1,0 0 0 -foot drops to the sea. That pretty much describes sections of the Kalalau Trail on the Na ¯pali Coast. For the mostseasoned hiker, Kalalau Trail makes for an extraordinary experience. Don’t get distracted. Although you’re surrounded by spectacular scenery, each step must be carefully negotiated in these narrow spots. This ancient trail, said to date back a thousand years, leads you to picturesque Hanakapı ‘ai Beach two ¯¯ miles from the trailhead. To go beyond and complete the strenuous 11-mile hike to Kalalau Beach, you’ll need a permit from the State Parks Division located in Lı hu‘e, 274-3444. ¯ A shorter 90-minute hike brings you ¯ke‘e State Park. to Waipo‘o Falls in Ko This waterfall starts with a 10 -foot drop followed by a 20-foot cascade into a natural pool and then the spillover takes an 800-foot descent into the canyon below. The trail descends through yellow orchids and red torch ginger. Then you step out onto a point, hook a left and there it is—a blue pool fed by a waterfall in a red canyon on a green island in the middle of a turquoise ocean. Trail maps for Ko ¯ke‘e State Park are available at the Ko ¯ke‘e Natural History Museum. Depending TREKKING the Back Roads Kaua‘i is filled with all kinds of hiking adventures, from short tropical paths to long coastal trails. 42 K AUA'I Hawai‘i’s Island of Discover y tm DANA EDMUNDS
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Kauai Travel Planner 2008 Kauai Travel Planner 2008 Contents Kaua‘i Island Map North: Northern Sights East: Coconut Coast Lı¯hu‘e: Kaua‘i's Gateway South: Sunny Side West: Grand Scale Nature Outdoor Adventures Ocean Activities Horseback Riding Air Tours Land Activities Golf Family Calendar of Events Shopping Romance Rejuvenation Dining Vacation Homes Directory Useful Information Kauai Travel Planner 2008 Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Kauai Travel Planner 2008 (Page Cover1) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Kauai Travel Planner 2008 (Page Cover2) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Contents (Page 1) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Kaua‘i Island Map (Page 2) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Kaua‘i Island Map (Page 3) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Kaua‘i Island Map (Page 4) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Kaua‘i Island Map (Page 5) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - North: Northern Sights (Page 6) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - North: Northern Sights (Page 7) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - North: Northern Sights (Page 8) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - North: Northern Sights (Page 9) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - North: Northern Sights (Page 10) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - North: Northern Sights (Page 11) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - East: Coconut Coast (Page 12) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - East: Coconut Coast (Page 13) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - East: Coconut Coast (Page 14) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - East: Coconut Coast (Page 15) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Lı¯hu‘e: Kaua‘i's Gateway (Page 16) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Lı¯hu‘e: Kaua‘i's Gateway (Page 17) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Lı¯hu‘e: Kaua‘i's Gateway (Page 18) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Lı¯hu‘e: Kaua‘i's Gateway (Page 19) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - South: Sunny Side (Page 20) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - South: Sunny Side (Page 21) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - South: Sunny Side (Page 22) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - South: Sunny Side (Page 23) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - South: Sunny Side (Page 24) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - South: Sunny Side (Page 25) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - West: Grand Scale Nature (Page 26) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - West: Grand Scale Nature (Page 27) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - West: Grand Scale Nature (Page 28) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - West: Grand Scale Nature (Page 29) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Outdoor Adventures (Page 30) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Outdoor Adventures (Page 31) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Ocean Activities (Page 32) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Ocean Activities (Page 33) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Ocean Activities (Page 34) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Ocean Activities (Page 35) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Ocean Activities (Page 36) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Horseback Riding (Page 37) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Air Tours (Page 38) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Air Tours (Page 39) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Air Tours (Page 40) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Air Tours (Page 41) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Land Activities (Page 42) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Land Activities (Page 43) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Land Activities (Page 44) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Golf (Page 45) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Golf (Page 46) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Golf (Page 47) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Family (Page 48) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Family (Page 49) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Calendar of Events (Page 50) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Shopping (Page 51) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Romance (Page 52) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Romance (Page 53) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Rejuvenation (Page 54) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Rejuvenation (Page 55) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Dining (Page 56) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Dining (Page 57) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Vacation Homes (Page 58) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Vacation Homes (Page 59) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Directory (Page 60) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Directory (Page 61) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Directory (Page 62) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Directory (Page 63) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Useful Information (Page 64) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Useful Information (Page Cover3) Kauai Travel Planner 2008 - Useful Information (Page Cover4)
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