Kalalau Trail Tips

Securing a Kalalau Trail permit is a digital battlefield. Learn exactly how to navigate Hawaii’s new booking portal at midnight to lock in your dates.

Don’t be stuck unable to visit the trail because you didn’t plan ahead.

This report is intended to provide information and perspective for those who are considering an out-and-back day hike.  As a calibration point, I am a very experienced mountain hiker with a couple hundred summits, including more than fifty 14,000-foot...

Kalalau Lookout Kauai, the "Garden Isle," is a photographer's paradise. From the jagged emerald cliffs of the Nāpali Coast to the emerald valleys of Waimea Canyon, Kauai's stunning landscapes are begging to be captured on camera. In this post, we'll focus on capturing...