KAUAI, HAWAII

Kauai, Hawaii is the hometown of Bethany Hamilton. This Hawaiian Island is known as the Garden Island and its beauty is 33 miles long and 25 miles wide. It is known for the beautiful mountains, and swaying palm fringed beaches. The island is very secluded with the population only at 58,400 residents. With the population being so low it helps bring back the feeling of “Old Hawaii”. The climate is usually tropical but also can be very wet. The island has Mt. Waialeale which is the wettest spot on the earth. At average it receives 480 inches of rain a year. It also contains more sandy beaches then any other Hawaiian Island and 3 of the top 10 golf courses in Hawaii. Kauai is home to many rare birds and plant species. If visiting the island, it is famous for their helicopter tours which help to give you a full look of its beauty. Also you can go hiking on the Waimea Canyon which is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. Although Kauai is the oldest Island in Hawaii, it’s known to be one of the most beautiful.

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Created by Carli Dugan. October 31, 2007

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