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In article <1992May30.014158.29440@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu>,
jkummer@isis.cs.du.edu (James Kummer) writes:
> ** KAUAI ** 

Just spent 9 days there in April.

> Waimea Canyon - Called the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" - definitely
> a worthwhile drive.  Take a picnic lunch and drive all the way to the
> top, where you can look over to the North side of the island, to the
> Na Pali cliffs.

Do one better than that--camp at Koke`e State Park and hike around
the Alukai Swamp or along some of the western Na Pali ridges.  They
also have cabins you can rent for up to 5 days in a row.
 
> Spouting Horn - Stop and see this sight on your way to Waimea Canyon.
> Legend has it that a dragon lives in the hole - he roars and spews
> out water each time the waves crash.

Not worth it unless the surf is up.  Muy turista.

> Lumahai Beach - The prettiest beach on all the islands.  It's right
> off the highway, but only marked by a small sign, so be careful not
> to miss it.  An easy trail drops down to the beautiful, uncrowded
> beach.  Play in the waves, but even the strongest swimmers are
> counselled against swimming out past the breakers.

Yes, it's nice, but I didn't find Kauai beaches in the same league
with the other islands, especially the big island's black sand.
Do Kauai for the jungle.

> Haena State Park - Great beach and snorkeling at the end of State 50.
> This beach (called Ke'e) was the setting for _The_Thorn_Birds_). 
> Hike a ways beyond the beach toward the Na Pali cliffs.

It's weirdly arid and desolate--also hot, at least in April.

Don't miss the Na Pali trail, and take the first turn off inland
to Hanakapiai Falls.  It's a 4 mile hike up to them, and the
footing gets a bit treacherous when it rains, which is to say
always, but it's right out of a movie set, only much much bigger.

And for you poi fans, the Aloha Diner in Kapa`a serves only
Hawaiian food.

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