Kauai Trailblazer
Subtitle: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Paddle, Surf
Edition: Fourth Edition
Series: Trailblazer (7)
Publisher: Diamond Valley Company
Published: January 30, 2010
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780978637149
Subjects: Sports & Recreation / Hiking; Travel - United States; Outdoor recreation; Hawaii; United States - West - Pacific (General); Travel; Sports & Recreation / Outdoor Skills; Special Interest - Adventure; United States - Pacific - Hawaii; Hiking; General; Guidebooks; Kauai; Kauai (Hawaii)
First sentence: When the Academy Award-winning movie South Pacific was released in 1958, Americans were left wondering where the film's magical paradise existed in real life.  They discovered that this "South Pacific" was actually on the north shore of the northern-most Hawaiian island in the north Pacific–and Kauai became a premier destination.
Description: The latest edition of the Sprout's top-selling guide is packed with new and updated activities, dozens of fresh photos, and a special Trailblazer Kids section for families headed to Hawaii's "adventure island." Popular among independent and active travelers, Trailblazer guides are known for their user-friendly format, readability, and sharp graphics. You'll find all the mountain ridges, tropical gardens, beaches, coves and lagoons, jungles, rivers, historic landmarks and cultural sites, coral reefs, ancient ruins, and coastal bluffs-all the places to get wet, muddy, and have fun on Kaua'i. Less energetic visitors will appreciate the book's driving tours, which hit the headliners along with the island's out-of-the-way charms. The authors have spent years exploring Kaua'i, and it shows. A Resource Links section gives visitor information and cultural contacts, recommended recreational outfitters, museums and attractions, Hawaiiana shops and hula shows, as well as a hand-picked list of restaurants and places to stay. Safety precautions and traveling tips are not to be overlooked, and a Best Of section lets you select among activities to suit your mood.  A four page color spread is new for 2010.
119 hikes and strolls to mountain ridges, tropical gardens, beaches, jungles, coves, reefs, historic landmarks and ancient ruins, swamps, craters, forests, coastal bluffs and tide pools, towns, canyons, waterfalls and river valleys
- 68 beaches, including 22 reachable only by trail - 42 snorkeling pools, both the island favorites and hidden coves - 61 mountain bike rides along forest, coastal, and countryside trails - 27 kayaking waters: 13 rivers and streams, 14 bays and lagoons - 36 surfing spots - a special Trailblazer Kids section - 10 maps and 175 photographs - 4 driving tours, featuring heiaus, wildlife sanctuaries, cultural and historical sites,tourist attractions and natural wonders - Resource Links to recreational outfitters, stables, golf courses, camping, transportation, accommodations, local-style eats and shops - Appendices of Hawaiian words, place names, movie locations, hula performances, farmer's markets, weather, flora, history
Table of contents: title: Introducing Kauai, Master Map of Kauai, Trailhead Directory, Best Of, Trailhead Introductions, Maps and Descriptions, A Brief HIstory of Kauai, Driving Tours and Maps, Free Advice, Trailblazer Kids, Resource Links, Index, Your Notes, Trailhead Maps