kauai

Bar-built estuaries on Kauai’s north shore

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The north shore of Kauai is not only home to luxurious mansions but also features a variety of estuaries, most of which are wave-dominated, bar-built types. We visited five of these estuaries: Except for Manoa, the sandy beaches at the estuaries share the same name as their rivers. There is also another river, Wainiha, located … Read more

Nā Pali, Lehua Tuff Cone, and the “Forbidden Island” of Ni‘ihau

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During our March 2025 trip to Kaua‘i, Hawaii, one unforgettable day stood out: we spent seven hours soaking in the breathtaking vistas of the Nā Pali sea cliffs, the volcanic Lehua tuff cone, and the remote shores of Ni‘ihau – often called the “Forbidden Island”. Magma from the Hawaiian mantle plume hotspot has continuously erupted … Read more