| The state of Hawaii is a beautiful paradise of lush | | | | maps of the area. Make sure you bring a jacket as |
| greenery, native culture, and volcanic wonder nestled in | | | | the air gets cooler by a good ten to fifteen degrees |
| the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Getting a | | | | as the day wears on. |
| chance to vacation there with your family is a dream | | | | A day at the beach is also in order and one of the |
| for many and when you are making your plans, there | | | | most beautiful Hawaiian shores can be found on the |
| are some things that you are going to want to see | | | | North side of Kauai. For tropical pictures of Hawaii see |
| and do to make it a time to remember. Attending a | | | | our link. Kee Beach for example has the unique honor |
| Luau, visiting Waimea Canyon, taking in the sun on Kee | | | | of having been in major motions pictures and television |
| beach and spending time on the Napali coast hiking or | | | | mini-series. It is also associated with Taylor Camp, one |
| sailing are just some of the enjoyable things the island | | | | of the biggest hippy hangouts ever to have been |
| of Kauai, Hawaii, can offer a family. | | | | known during that time. The western end of Kee |
| Luau's are traditional celebrations filled with a feast of | | | | Beach is where the adventurous souls will find the |
| delicious and aromatic food, syncopated native music, | | | | beginning of the Kalalau Trail, an elven mile hike up in |
| and dancers trained in the steps of their ancestors. | | | | the Napali Coast area that leads to Kalalau Beach. |
| Take a trip to the Wailua River Valley and attend one | | | | There are two native religious shrines near Kee Beach |
| of the Smith Family Luau's. This Hawaiian family has | | | | and Ulua fish and other species swim rampant in the |
| been hosting visitors for over fifty years and have the | | | | lagoon that is wonderful for swimming and snorkeling. |
| celebration down to a science. Succulent roated pig, | | | | But beware! The currents here are strong and |
| teriyaki beef, and mahi-mahi are just some of the | | | | swimmers should take care not to be swept out to |
| delicious meals they will prepare for you as you sit and | | | | sea. |
| watch girls hula dance. Remember, each step and | | | | Finally, you are going to want to visit the world famous, |
| hand movement has a particular meaning. Make sure | | | | Napali Coast and walk along the velvet green cliffs as |
| you sample the traditional dish of poi in order to | | | | you look out over the Pacific Ocean and enjoy the |
| complete your whole Hawaiian experience. Sit back | | | | beauty of the many waterfalls in Hawaii that plummet |
| and enjoy the music, marvel at the Samoan fire | | | | into the deep valleys within. The Kalalau Trail, which |
| dancers, and let the sound of Taihitian drums lull you | | | | starts at Kee Beach, is the only way to get into this |
| into contentment amidst the lush foliage of the island. | | | | paradise. The trail is eleven miles long, crosses five |
| Waimea Canyon is located on the west side of the | | | | different valleys, and ends at the very secluded |
| island and it is the largest in the Pacific, in fact its nick | | | | Kalalau Beach. It is a challenging walk, filled with narrow |
| name is The Grand Canyon Of The Pacific. Ten miles | | | | sections and loose topsoil after a good rainfall. Many |
| long, a mile wide, and more than 3,500 feet deep, this | | | | people turn this into a two day hike, opting to camp at |
| dramatic sight was carved thousands of years ago by | | | | Hanakapiai beach before moving on. Camping permits |
| rivers and floods that came off the summit of Mount | | | | are needed and available at the State Parks office in |
| Waialeale. As you explore the canyon, you will see the | | | | Lihue and it is recommended to have a guide during |
| marks made by the many different volcanic eruptions | | | | the winter. If hiking is not your thing, then you can take |
| and lava flows that have occurred over the centuries. | | | | a Zodiac boat tour or kayak trip instead, giving you a |
| While smaller than the Grand Canyon, there is no end | | | | beautiful ocean view. And if you want see the areas |
| of its beauty. It is part of the Koke'e State Park and | | | | of the Napali Coast that's not accessible by land or |
| offers visitors trails for hiking and lookouts for them to | | | | sea, indulge in a helicopter tour and make sure you |
| utilize as they explore this natural wonder. A Ranger | | | | bring your camera. |
| Station is located at the museum and offers hiking | | | | |