Info Overload on Hawaii
Jun 28th, 2003, 07:03 PM
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Info Overload on Hawaii
Hi All:
I've read the threads and still need help. I am planning a trip to Hawaii in December and want to find out which islands to visit. I will be there about 8 days and am looking for outdoor activites. I live in Miami and can go to the beach anytime so I'm not really looking for a trip where I lay on the beach. I love to hike and am looking forward to visiting a volcano. Would love to hear from anyone who has some recommendations on unique things to do and which island(s) to visit.
Thanks very much.
I've read the threads and still need help. I am planning a trip to Hawaii in December and want to find out which islands to visit. I will be there about 8 days and am looking for outdoor activites. I live in Miami and can go to the beach anytime so I'm not really looking for a trip where I lay on the beach. I love to hike and am looking forward to visiting a volcano. Would love to hear from anyone who has some recommendations on unique things to do and which island(s) to visit.
Thanks very much.
Jun 28th, 2003, 07:45 PM
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I would suggest re-reading some of the posts. They covered just about everything to do on the islands.
Go to Kauai or the Big Island. I would get the Revealed books (Ultimate Kauai and the Big Island Revealed) for each island and then decide which one is a better match for you.
Go to Kauai or the Big Island. I would get the Revealed books (Ultimate Kauai and the Big Island Revealed) for each island and then decide which one is a better match for you.
Jun 28th, 2003, 08:43 PM
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Hello,
For a volcano, assuming you mean a "live" one then the Big Island is your only choice. Other than that I know little about the island of Hawaii re hiking etc. The most references to hiking I see are on Kauai (there's a book by a Kathy Morey that's good, search Amazon or B&N bn.com). Most hiking references for Maui seem to relate to Haleakala crater & NP but I'm sure there's other possibilities. Molokai you can hike down to the old leper colony on the mule trail. The wizardpub.com books are great and there's also good overall info free from the state at www.gohawaii.com you can order a trip planner for each island, they show up in your mailbox in a couple of weeks. The Maui & Kauai versions are redone for this year.
Happy Planning !
Paul
For a volcano, assuming you mean a "live" one then the Big Island is your only choice. Other than that I know little about the island of Hawaii re hiking etc. The most references to hiking I see are on Kauai (there's a book by a Kathy Morey that's good, search Amazon or B&N bn.com). Most hiking references for Maui seem to relate to Haleakala crater & NP but I'm sure there's other possibilities. Molokai you can hike down to the old leper colony on the mule trail. The wizardpub.com books are great and there's also good overall info free from the state at www.gohawaii.com you can order a trip planner for each island, they show up in your mailbox in a couple of weeks. The Maui & Kauai versions are redone for this year.
Happy Planning !
Paul
Jun 30th, 2003, 04:24 AM
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Suggest about 3 days on the Big Island to visit the active volcano, and the rest on Kauai.
Check out the "Ultimate Guide to Kauai" for trail info. briefly you should check out the Napali coast trail (next to Kee Beach up north) and Waimea Canyon (Hawaii's Grand Canyon).
If you are interested in hiking in a high altitude dormant volcano, consider Haleakala on Maui instead of Big Island. On Maui you may also find the short hikes to waterfalls, beaches, and tropical botannicals, along the "Road to Hana" very rewarding. Enjoy your stay in paradise.
Check out the "Ultimate Guide to Kauai" for trail info. briefly you should check out the Napali coast trail (next to Kee Beach up north) and Waimea Canyon (Hawaii's Grand Canyon).
If you are interested in hiking in a high altitude dormant volcano, consider Haleakala on Maui instead of Big Island. On Maui you may also find the short hikes to waterfalls, beaches, and tropical botannicals, along the "Road to Hana" very rewarding. Enjoy your stay in paradise.
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The hiking on kauai is out standing. Hike napali coast from kee beach, the hike is far as you are able and want , then return to the beach and snorkle and eat lunch ( that you brought- no food for sale )dont miss this beach it is the best snorkeling i found on the islands( for free that is). {Then hike the baby grand canyon ( get map at visitor center on drive up) hike to the sacred pools and water falls about 2.5 miles , this was just the best i have ever been on. There are private hikes that cost but are very good, they are on private land, and usually end up at water falls. There is another hike beyond sprouting horn to a great beach, i was unable to do time constraints , but i have heard it is great. nick
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Patricia,
We visit kauai every year, love the snorkeling, golf and some hiking. I think you would be very pleased with the natural areas on Kauai for hiking and getting away from the touristy stuff. I have some info compiled on kauai. Drop me an email if you would like it. Good luck with your plans.
We visit kauai every year, love the snorkeling, golf and some hiking. I think you would be very pleased with the natural areas on Kauai for hiking and getting away from the touristy stuff. I have some info compiled on kauai. Drop me an email if you would like it. Good luck with your plans.
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