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

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The new 2008 third edition 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."

Scuba Guide/About.com

Kauai Trailblazer is a trustworthy and current handbook created for families, outdoor adventure travelers and vacationers on a budget. In the book you will read about hundreds of Hawaiian recreational adventures, which cover the entire island. Kauai Trailblazer is a must have travel guide that will help you discover Kauai and plan your activities for your next Hawaii vacation.

Sunset Magazine

Stash a copy of Kauai Trailblazer in your daypack. It lists dozens of places - some lesser known - to hike, paddle, bike, snorkel and surf. The "Best Of" listings are a quick reference to winner locations and activities.

Islands Magazine

Recommended guidebook in April 2002 issue. "Best of Kauai: Read it and leap!

Midwest Book Review

An outstanding guide for families and outdoor enthusiasts with an interest in hiking and exploring Kauai. If you're Kauai bound, begin with a thorough perusal of Kauai Trailblazer.

Virtual Bookcase

The essential guidebook for visiting Kauai. Contains all the information you will need to enjoy the island: what to bring, where to go, what to do. I explored the whole island and found myself discovering out of the way places that otther guidebooks didn't include. It is very current, clearly written, well indexed with easy to use maps. If you're going to Kauai, you MUST have this book to get the most out of your too short vacation.

Internet Book Watch - Internet Book Watch

Kauai Trailblazer is an outstanding guide for families and outdoor enthusiasts with an interest in hiking and exploring Kauai, one of the Hawaiian islands. Featured are "user friendly" descriptions of 199 hikes and strolls to mountain ridges, tropical gardens, beaches, jungles, coves, reefs, historic landmarks, ancient ruins, swamps, craters, forests, coastal bluffs, tide pools, towns, canyons, waterfalls, and river valleys. Details are provided for 68 beach (22 of which are only accessible by trail), 42 snorkeling polls (island favorites and hidden coves), 61 mountain bike rides, 27 kayaking waters (13 rivers and steams, 14 bays and lagoons), and 36 surfing spots. The informative text is enhanced with 10 maps and 130 photographs, resource links, and appendices of Hawaiian words, place names, movie locations, hula performances, farmer's markets, wether, flora, history and philosophy. If you are Kauai bound, begin with a thorough perusal of Kauai Trailblazer!

What People Are Saying

Hildys Best of Hawaii List
"The best Adventure guide ever."
—August 2001

Donald L. Bodine
Donald L. Bodine, President, Suite Paradise Resorts
I admire the incredible job you both have done in researching and presenting Kauai information so clearly. This fine book is truly the definitive resource for the island.

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