Kauai is the fourth largest of the eight main islands of the Hawaiian Island chain. With just over 550 square miles of land, and with the Hawaiian Islands surrounded by more water than any other archipelago it’s interesting to discover that Kauai is a premier hiking location with well over 120 miles of established trails […]
The Gulick-Rowell House sits quietly nestled in Waimea on Huakai Road (formally known as Missionary Row) between Waimea Town and the road leading up to Kokee. Construction of the home began in 1829 by Rev. Peter Johnson Gulick, who with his wife left their home in Boston and sailed 148 days before landing on Oahu […]
Kauai Wellness Expo is happening this weekend! Come check out all the booths and entertainment this weekend at the Kauai Memorial Convention Hall. Kauai is also known as the Garden Island, although many would take it one step further and refer to it as the Healing Garden Island. Thousands of miles from any other major […]
When you think of Kauai, the first things you think of may be sun, surf, and sand, but there are so many things to do on Kauai that you’ll find that the available activities are seemingly endless. Some of the most popular activities do involve the ocean since Kauai is one of the most remote […]
Quinoa Entrée With Mint Cilantro and Kauai LemonShop Kauai Farmers Markets for Fresh locally gown produce! Serves 4 Bring one cup Quinoa in a 2 quart pot to a boil with one and ½ cups vegetable broth. Lower heat to Kauai Grown when a simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Don’t open the cover! Fluff […]
Outstanding in the Field Brings Its Long Table to Kauai Roving “restaurant without walls” to visit farms on Kauai and Oahu Thursday, January 24 Olana Organic Farm – Kilauea, Kauai with host farmer Tim O’Connor Guest chef: Ron Miller – Hukilau Lanai, Kapaa This will be Outstanding in the Field’s second visit to Olana Farm, […]
Looking for a fun and educational experience for you and your family today? Arbor Day Kauai Tree Giveaway will be happening this Saturday November 3rd at Kukui Grove from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 pm behind Kmart. Native plants including: `a`ali`i, alahe`e, koki`o ke`oke`o, munroidendron, maile, naio, nanu, `ohe, `ōhi`a lehua and pohinahina, as well as […]
Fun night planned at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens. Bring the family for “Dino & a Movie” on Fri. Oct. 26 to NTBG Visitors Center in Poipu. The movie Jurassic Park, which was filmed on Kauai will be showing, along with costume contest, dino dig, photo opportunities and lots of fun for the keiki, Bring […]
On October 2nd Tropical Botanical Garden and Kauai Community College will present a free public lecture by acclaimed Australian naturalist Ian Hutton who will share the similarities between Lord Howe Island and the Hawaiian Islands. Forty percent of its roughly 300 species are unique to the island. Lord Howe is one of eleven World Heritage […]
Today marks the twenty year anniversary of Hurricane Iniki. Winds in excess of 150 mph trampled our island home giving new meaning to the Hawaiian word Iniki, strong and piercing winds. The winds and rain came. They destroyed our homes, shook our core and altered our island lifestyle. But as soon as the morning after, […]
Clouds hung low over the peaks of Namolokama as the remnants of the passing tropical storm moved slowly out to sea. Along the horizon the Hokulea voyaging canoe and crew made their way into Hanalei Bay Saturday morning. Blowing the conch shell from the bow of the boat signaled to the spectators and welcoming crew […]
With the recent big screen hits “The Descendents” starring George Clooney and “Pirates Of The Caribbean On Stranger Tides” with Johnny Depp, today’s announcement by Hawaii News Now doesn’t come as too much of a surprise. Hollywood movie scouts may have chosen the Garden Island of Kauai as one of the filming locations for the […]
