Hidden Hawaii Including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and the Big Island

by Riegert, Ray

• ISBN13: 9781569756164
• ISBN10: 1569756163
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-28
• Publisher: Ulysses Press

Summary

From ancient petroglyphs and 100-foot-high sand dunes to the Garden of the Gods' mysterious multicolor boulders that dramatically change color at dawn and dusk, "Hidden Hawaii" reveals the islands in unique and unparalleled fashion. Includes authors picks, driving and walking tours, and photos & illustrations.

Author Biography

Ray Riegert lives in Berkeley, California.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xxv
The Aloha State	p. 1
Where to Go	p. 2
When to Go	p. 3
Seasons	p. 3
Calendar of Events	p. 4
Before You Go	p. 8
Visitors Centers	p. 8
Packing	p. 8
Lodging	p. 10
Condos	p. 11
Vacation Rentals	p. 11
Dining	p. 11
Traveling with Children	p. 12
Women Traveling Alone	p. 13
Gay & Lesbian Travelers	p. 14
Senior Travelers	p. 15
Disabled Travelers	p. 15
Foreign Travelers	p. 15
Mail	p. 17
Libraries	p. 17
Transportation	p. 17
Getting to the Islands	p. 17
Getting between Islands	p. 18
Car Rentals	p. 19
The Land and Outdoor Adventures	p. 20
Flora	p. 21
Fauna	p. 24
Outdoor Adventures	p. 27
Ocean Safety	p. 27
Fishing	p. 28
Torchfishing & Spearfishing	p. 29
Crabbing	p. 29
Squidding	p. 29
Shellfish Gathering	p. 29
Seaweed Gathering	p. 30
Camping	p. 30
Hiking	p. 31
History and Culture	p. 33
History	p. 33
Hawaiian Culture	p. 46
People	p. 48
Economy	p. 48
Cuisine	p. 49
Language	p. 50
Music	p. 53
Hula	p. 55
Oahu	p. 57
Waikiki	p. 59
Downtown Honolulu	p. 80
Greater Honolulu	p. 95
Southeast Oahu	p. 111
Windward Coast	p. 118
North Shore	p. 132
Central Oahu	p. 144
Leeward Coast	p. 148
Outdoor Adventures	p. 154
Transportation	p. 166
Big Island	p. 170
Kailua-Kona Area	p. 172
Kohala Coast	p. 187
Waimea	p. 201
Kona/Kau District	p. 206
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park	p. 221
Puna District	p. 229
Hilo	p. 234
Saddle Road	p. 245
Hamakua Coast	p. 247
Outdoor Adventures	p. 253
Transportation	p. 265
Maui	p. 268
Lahaina	p. 270
Kaanapali-Kapalua Area	p. 287
Northwest Maui	p. 300
Central Maui	p. 303
Kihei-Wailea-Makena Area	p. 305
Kahului-Wailuku Area	p. 320
Hana Highway	p. 329
Upcountry	p. 344
Haleakala National Park	p. 352
Outdoor Adventures	p. 356
Transportation	p. 370
Lanai	p. 373
Lanai City	p. 375
Northeast Lanai	p. 381
Southeast Lanai	p. 385
Southwest Lanai	p. 389
Northwest Lanai	p. 390
Outdoor Adventures	p. 391
Transportation	p. 395
Molokai	p. 397
Kaunakakai to East End	p. 399
Kaunakakai to West End	p. 410
Outdoor Adventures	p. 420
Transportation	p. 423
Kauai	p. 425
Lihue Area	p. 427
Poipu Area	p. 439
Waimea Area	p. 452
Wailua-Kapaa Area	p. 467
North Shore	p. 481
Outdoor Adventures	p. 498
Transportation	p. 508
Index	p. 510
Lodging Index	p. 522
Dining Index	p. 525
About the Author and Photographer	p. 532
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