The vast majority of the people who kayak the Wailua River are there to hike to the least-secret Secret Falls we know. Being ourselves, we couldn’t limit our activities to the things on the beaten path. We don’t know who put up the rope swing, but we’ll bet it wasn’t a tourist. Tourists just don’t […]

We have a habit of spending holidays doing very non-traditional things, taking advantage of inexpensive hotels and less-crowded places. Thanksgiving 2011 was no different as we took the long holiday in our favorite island destination, Kaua’i. Past adventures We’ve been here several times together and have found it one of the absolute best islands to […]

We had a great plan for our trip to Kaua’i at the end of August 2009, knowing that our true target, the Kalalau Trail, was closed for a goat hunt. We planned to drive to Kekaha, on the western (leeward and dry) side of the island to pick up a kayak from friends and paddle […]

Change of plans Most people go to Hawaii to relax on a beach, but that would be too easy for us.  Not enough adventure.  Even on our wedding day in May, 2009, we managed to squeeze in a hike on the island of Maui (after the ceremony).  Unfortunately, this trip was the second time we […]