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    Kauai Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Paddle, Surf by Jerry Sprout, Janine Sprout (Illustrator), Janine Sprout

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    Synopsis

    The latest 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 

    May 2006 - TripAdvisor

    "The best, and most highly ranked guide of its kind. If you like off the beaten path, you want Trailblazer for your trip."

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    Biography

    Janine and Jerry Sprout have spent more than 20 years together exploring the trails, beaches, and attractions of the American West. Their guides are handcrafted and trail-tested. Janine is a professional photographer and graphic designer. Jerry is a former newspaper reporter, award-winning athelete and novelist Their skills result in outdoor guides that are beautiful to look at and fun to read.

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    November 15, 2008: The way a guidebook ought to be. We like the layout and all the helpful tips. Our vacation was a blast. Our visit last week took us to two islands. The Oahu Trailblazer was equally as useful and entertaining.

    I Also Recommend: Oahu Trailblazer.

    Highly recommend for outdoor guideby Anonymous

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    September 21, 2008: This is the one our friends recommended. We spent three weeks on Kauai and a day didn't go by that it wasn't picked up and used. It made our days full and we ended up not spending on any package tours. The money we saved allowed us to eat out more. So many discoveries are inside that we would have never found on our own.


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