Commanding views of the lush, amphitheater-headed Kalalau Valley from 4000 feet elevation. Wildland picnicking, tent camping, trailer camping and lodging. Hiking in native rain forest and along rim of Waimea Canyon additional trails in neighboring forest reserves. Excellent area for study of native ........more >

Need a safe swim on Kauai Head over to Lydgate State Park on the east shore, where massive volcanic rock boulders block the heavy ocean surf and create two calm pools. Little kids swim safely here. Bright yellow tangs and parrotfish dart through the rock gaps, giving you a front-row seat to sea life ........more >

You cannot drive there. Seriously, no roads lead to Milolii State Park. You have to paddle a kayak through rough ocean swells along Kauai's Na Pali Coast or hire a local boat captain to drop you off. That brutal barrier keeps the crowds away. While thousands of tourists fight for parking spots over ........more >

Along banks of Wailua River off Kuhio Highway Highway 56 boat excursions at Marina Section on south bank riverside picnicking, historic sites and scenic overlooks on Kuamo'o Road Highway 580 and Wailua Falls at end of Ma'alo Road Highway 583 from Kapaia. Lush river valley with riverboat cruise fee ........more >

Rim overlooks of one of the State's scenic treasures--the deep, colorful gorge of Waimea Canyon. Also viewpoint of Ni'ihau Island, wildland picnicking and short nature trail. Adjacent forest reserve with long, strenuous hike into and out of the canyon. Seasonal trout fishing. Pig and seasonal goat ........more >