Today's stop on the Kauai Tour is near the Pineapple Dump. If you've never heard of it before, and that may well be the case, the Pineapple Dump is a structure that was originally built by the Hawaiian Pineapple Canning Company to allow them to dump the scraps leftover from the canning process.[nggallery id=6] … [Read more...] about Kauai Tour – The Pineapple Dump
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Kauai Tour – Kealia Beach
Just north (or is it west?) of Kapa'a is Kealia Beach, where the waves are good for surfing and boogie boarding.The walking path that extends for more than 11 miles goes all the way around the bay and past the beach then along the coast.We went here to picnic on a couple of different occasions and loved it each time.Looks just like another perfect day in paradise. … [Read more...] about Kauai Tour – Kealia Beach
Opaeka’a Falls beckons
Although it's been a while since we were here, I'm pretty sure this is Opaeka'a Falls on Kauai's east side. It's one of those lovely places where you can park and see ocean in one direction, waterfalls in the other. … [Read more...] about Opaeka’a Falls beckons
Kauai’s Koke’e State Park is a world apart
Two different views of Koke'e State Park. One taken into the clouds, the other taken looking away just a few minutes later. At 4,000 ft., the changes in weather up here can be sudden and dramatic. … [Read more...] about Kauai’s Koke’e State Park is a world apart
Kauai’s Salt Pond Park – a delightful south side beach
Today I'll be starting a little virtual tour of Kauai in celebration of the upcoming release of my new McKenna Mystery "Kauai Temptations." Let's begin on the south side at Salt Pond Park. If you've never been there, it's located right near Kauai's "biggest little town" Hanapepe. … [Read more...] about Kauai’s Salt Pond Park – a delightful south side beach