The third 2008 edition of the Sprout's top-selling guide is packed with new and updated activities, dozens of fresh photos, and a special Trailblazer Kids section for families headed to Hawaii's "adventure island." Popular among independent and active travelers, Trailblazer guides are known for their user-friendly format, readability, and sharp graphics. You'll find all the mountain ridges, tropical gardens, beaches, coves and lagoons, jungles, rivers, historic landmarks and cultural sites, coral reefs, ancient ruins, and coastal bluffs-all the places to get wet, muddy, and have fun on Kaua'i. Less energetic visitors will appreciate the book's driving tours, which hit the headliners along with the island's out-of-the-way charms. The authors have spent years exploring Kaua'i, and it shows. A Resource Links section gives visitor information and cultural contacts, recommended recreational outfitters, museums and attractions, Hawaiiana shops and hula shows, as well as a! hand-picked list of restaurants and places to stay. Safety precautions and traveling tips are not to be overlooked, and a Best Of section lets you select among activities to suit your mood. 119 hikes and strolls to mountain ridges, tropical gardens, beaches, jungles, coves, reefs, historic landmarks and ancient ruins, swamps, craters, forests, coastal bluffs and tide pools, towns, canyons, waterfalls and river valleys - 68 beaches, including 22 reachable only by trail - 42 snorkeling pools, both the island favorites and hidden coves - 61 mountain bike rides along forest, coastal, and countryside trails - 27 kayaking waters: 13 rivers and streams, 14 bays and lagoons - 36 surfing spots - a special Trailblazer Kids section - 10 maps and 175 photographs - 4 driving tours, featuring heiaus, wildlife sanctuaries, cultural and historical sites,tourist attractions and natural wonders - Resource Links to recreational outfitters, stables, golf courses, camping, transportation, accommodations, local-style eats and shops - Appendices of Hawaiian words, place names, movie locations, hula performances, farmer's markets, weather, flora, history Accuracy and organization are Trailblazer Travel Book trademarks. Forty more pages and a host of new photos and trail updates have been added to make this book ready for your action-packed 2009 Kauai vacation. Families are an important part of our readership. To accommodate parents who want to find the perfect kid-safe beach or easy hike we've added a new section. Each listing includes a concise description of the activity and is keyed to the appropriate trailhead page. A guaranteed fun finder for ages one through twelve. Kaua i Trailblazer is dedicated to the Hawaiian people, past and present, and to conserving the natural wonders, culture and traditions of this place they call the Garden Isle. The authors have explored the American West for more than 20 years. This book joins six others in their adventure guidebook series: Maui Trailblazer, Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer, Oahu Trailblazer, No Worries Hawaii, Alpine Sierra Trailblazer, and Golden Gate Trailblazer. from the "Free Advice and Opinion" section. "Safety tips that can save your life and recreational factoids of marginal use: People have been walking here for centuries; if there is no trail already, you can't get there...Carry an equipped day pack on hikes more than a mile or two...that nice green embankment may be tangled grass and air: stay back from drop-offs...drink plenty of water...never walk downhill with your hands in your pockets...boink! be aware of falling coconuts...at hike-to beaches, make sure to memorize where you enter the sand: finding the trail on the return trip can be difficult...if you see hunters, don't hide behind bushes and snort or squeal...backtrack the moment you get lost or lose the trail...don't hike alone...give right of way to a 400-pound pig...if the sun rises on a clear Waialeale, head for Waimea Canyon...go south and west to look for sun in the winter...you're in the tropics: protect your skin...drink more water." Used Book in Good Condition