Culture Why Limahuli Garden and Preserve is a Must-Visit for More Than Just Plant Lovers Step back centuries into a natural Hawaiian wilderness as its native people would have experienced it. by Matthew Dekneef
Adventure What to Know Before Hiking Kauai’s Kuilau Trail To truly experience how the Garden Isle got its nickname, you must venture into Kauai’s lush, rain-dampened interior. by Brittany Lyte
First-Time Kapaʻa: A Guide to Kauaʻi’s Most Charming Town The historic beachside community of Old Kapaa Town on Kauai’s southeast shore sits in a wistful, sweet spot between the old and new. by Matthew Dekneef
Adventure The Ethereal Beauty of Kauai’s Alakai Swamp Trail About three and a half miles of this trail meanders along a boardwalk, a portion of which cuts through a boggy swamp on a plateau above the Napali Coast. by Catherine Toth Fox
Adventure Hike Above Hanalei to the Summit of Kauai’s Okolehao Trail A challenging climb rewards hikers with stunning views and a sense of peace. by Brittany Lyte
Adventure Hike Along Kauai’s Napali Coast Through a Lush Jungle to Hanakapiai Falls It's not easy, but the views, the beach and the falls are worth it. by Tiffany Hill
Adventure Polihale or Bust: Camping on Kauaʻi’s West Side Planning a camping trip to Kauai's west side takes a bit of legwork, but the bumps in the road are worth it. by Christine Hitt
Environment 24 Must-Stop Sights Along Kauaʻi’s Historic Holo Holo Koloa Scenic Byway Itʻs a gateway to adventure and an interactive storybook of the people and places that define the tiny town of Koloa. by Brittany Lyte
Hiking What to Know About the Kukui Trail in Kauaʻi’s Waimea Canyon Only one hiking trail takes you down to the bottom, where a gently flowing river serves as a refreshing swimming hole at the halfway point. by Brittany Lyte
Adventure Stand-Up Paddleboard Your Way Through Kauai’s Hanalei River Year-round, Hanalei River remains gentle and placid for those who want to safely explore Kauai’s waterways. by Brittany Lyte
Adventure Hiking to Kaua‘i’s Secluded Secret Beach This is one of the island’s best-kept secrets. by Brittany Lyte
Arts + Culture Visiting Kauai’s Hidden Hindu Monastery Kauai Aadheenam is an unexpected treasure on the Garden Isle. by Tiffany Hill