K A U A I 2 0 1 4 A P H O T O G R A P H I C J O U R N E Y

We recently visited the Hawaiian island of Kauai to photograph, interview and research for our upcoming book, The Healthy Trekking Guide to Kauai. Of over 6,800 photos, the following are a few selections. We hope you enjoy them. A B O U T O U R J O U R N E Y

H E AV E N O N E A R T H K A U A I

M O U N T WA I A L E A L E . O N E O F T H E W E T T E S T P L A C E S O N E A R T H , I T A V E R A G E S O V E R 4 5 0 I N C H E S O F R A I N E A C H Y E A R .

W E T A N D W I L D Lumahai Beach on the north shore, a famous location from the movie South Pacific.

U N D E R T H E C A N O P Y Much of Kauai is a deciduous rainforest. Hiking the islands many trails can be challenging but worth it. The colors and sounds of songbirds stay with you forever.

WAT E R . E V E RY W H E R E . Kauai has more waterfalls than anyplace in the Pacific, and more rivers than any other Hawaiian island.

A G L I M P S E O F PA R A D I S E K A U A I

And yes. It really is that green.

T H E N A PA L I C O A S T K A U A I M A J E S T Y

A S T O N I S H I N G . K A U A I B E A C H E S

A N I N I B E A C H , N O R T H S H O R E Ninety-one spectacular beaches. Enough said.

S U N R I S E , P O I P U B E A C H , S O U T H S H O R E

WA I M E A C A N Y O N , T H E G R A N D C A N Y O N O F T H E PA C I F I C G E O L O G I C A L D I V E R S I T Y

T H E N A PA L I C O A S T F R O M WA I M E A C A N Y O N

B E L I E V E I T. Wailua Falls. One of the many incredible waterfalls of Kauai.

S U N S E T, WA I L U A R I V E R , K A PA A Paradise does exist. We call it Kauai.

Colophon Photography: Brian Teeter Camera: Nikon D7100 DSLR Post-production: Adobe Lightroom Images copyright Tidewind Publishing 2014. All rights reserved.