Update: Loop Road has reopened as of May 17th, 2021 reports the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Repair efforts are continuing and only vehicles with 4-wheel drive capabilities and high clearance should access the road at this time, reports DLNR. The North fork low-water crossing may be usable in dry conditions, but …
Places
The landmark one-lane Hanalei Bridge sits at the entrance to the beautiful Hanalei Valley on Kauai’s tropical North Shore. The bridge is one of Kauai’s most cherished symbols. In some ways, the iconic bridge is more than just a way across the Hanalei River. It is a rite of passage as you transition from one …
The Menehune Fishpond (also called Alekoko Pond), near Nawiliwili Harbor, is an ancient Hawaiian fishpond that legend says was built by the pre-Polynesian Menehune culture. The fishpond is estimated to be at least 1,000 years old and apparently predates the arrival of the first Polynesian settlers. A 900-foot ancient dam, built by the Menehune, separates …
Kokee State Park is a large state park in northwestern Kauai, above the Waimea Canyon area, that features a number of Kauai’s best natural attractions including the Kalalau Lookout and various popular hiking trails. The park is a paradise for people who love the outdoors with opportunities for hiking, sightseeing, camping, picnicking, wild boar hunting, …
Historical Landmark Claims Dwarfs Built Ancient Watercourse on Kauai There’s a historical landmark (tablet) in the town of Waimea, Kauai, issued by the Superintendent of Public Works in 1928, that states “Hawaiian Dwarfs or Brownies” built an ancient watercourse known as the Menehune Ditch. That’s right, ancient dwarfs built a walled watercourse on Kauai, according …
Historic Waimea Town in southwestern Kauai is a quaint place that is known as the gateway to nearby Waimea Canyon, the island’s most popular tourist attraction. With tourist shops and restaurants, a pier and a black sand beach, plus grocery stores and gas stations, Waimea Town Kauai is the perfect place to stop and spend …
Old Koloa Town, Kauai is a charming town located near Poipu that was the site of the first major sugar mill in the Hawaiian islands. Central to Koloa is a quaint main street that offers a number of shops and food services to tourists and locals. The town, which retains its sugar mill charm, has …
For a trip off the beaten track in Kauai, try Makaha Ridge Road near Waimea Canyon. The one-lane paved road takes you to the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility at Makaha Ridge. Turn around at the facility and drive back about a quarter mile and you will see a red embankment. Park on the …