Kauai was the second island my wife and I visited during our last trip to Hawaii. We started in Maui (you can read that itinerary here) and took a one-way flight from Maui to Kaui on Hawaiian Airlines via JetBlue miles. Kauai is known as the Garden Isle for its lush tropical landscape. Based on my experience, Kauai offers more seclusion than Maui and Oahu and more lush greenery than Big Island. The islands are special in their own way, so I’d recommend experiencing all four. Here’s a rundown of what we did during our four days in Kauai.
Day One: Arrival
My wife and I stayed at Mariott’s Kauai Beach Club Hotel during our stay in Kauai. Great property that wasn’t expensive and located right on the beach, just 10 minutes from the airport. We rented a car in both Maui and Kauai and if you want to make the most of your time there, I’d recommend doing the same. We arrived in the late afternoon from Maui, so we spent the evening at Kalapaki Beach, right in front of our hotel, and took in the live entertainment that was offered by Marriott.
View of the beach from our balcony
Day Two: Poipu Beach
We spent almost the entire day at Poipu Beach on the second day. Of all the beaches I’ve been to in Oahu, Maui, and Kauai (I’ve been to many), this was my favorite in Hawaii. Plenty of space, clean, an abundance of marine wildlife, and a perfect place to snorkel. If you’re in Kauai, this beach is a must-see. You also get spectacular sunsets if you stick around until the late evening.
I was very fortunate to swim alongside a green sea turtle. If you snorkel in Hawaiian waters, get a GoPro or underwater camera. You’ll see some cool wildlife, and it’s worth getting on video.
Day Three: Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon State Park is another must-see place in Kauai. From our hotel near the airport, it was about 32 miles to the entrance and took about 45 minutes. You can also take a 3.4-mile hike to the bottom of the canyon, which will take about 3 hours round-trip. The cool thing about Waimea Canyon is that the surrounding area looks like Sedona, Arizona. You’ll find red clay, orangish water, and a landscape that almost seems out of place for Hawaii.
The landscape on the periphery of Waimea Canyon
The main lookout at Waimea Canyon
Once you’re at the main lookout point at Waimea Canyon, you’ll find local farmers selling delicious local produce such as mangos, star-fruits, and papayas. If you purchase the fruits, you’ll support locals.
Day Four: Napali Coast State Park
No trip to Kauai is complete without seeing Napali Coast State Park. This was one of the settings for Jurassic Park; the minute you get to the entrance, it will look familiar. My wife and I were dead set on doing the hike, and we did about 3/4 of it until park rangers told us we couldn’t go any further due to flooding from heavy rainfall the previous night. The hike is challenging, particularly the first quarter mile, where there is a lot of steep uphill climbing. Bring some solid hiking shoes, plenty of water, and a couple of granola bars if you do the hike. I saw a few people with flip-flops, and they were getting killed by mud and wet rocks. Please don’t do this hike with flip-flops or sneakers. You don’t need expensive hiking shoes; a $60 pair would do the job. I’d also bring a light raincoat since this part of Kauai gets a lot of rain, and the weather can change from hour to hour. Other options for seeing the cliffs are by boat or helicopter. I have heard the helicopter takes four people and that if you’re one of the two sitting in the rear, you’re kind of blocked off from the views compared to those sitting in the front. Just something to be aware of.
Overcast skies on our way to Napali Coast.
The weather on this part of the island changes from hour to hour. If you open any weather app on your smartphone and see rain for the entire day, take that with a grain of salt. On our drive there, we had mostly overcast skies with drizzle here and there. When we started the hike, the clouds cleared up and gave way to sunshine. Don’t be disappointed if you see overcast skies while driving there. Just wait it out, and hopefully, the sun will appear.
A view from the hiking trail. The skies cleared up about 40 minutes after we started hiking.The majestic cliffs and a rainbow from a distance
So this was Kauai in a nutshell. A special place and a beautiful island home to my favorite trail among the ones I have hiked in Hawaii. I wish we had an extra day here, and I know I’d be saying the same thing even if we did. If you visit Hawaii, try including Kauai in your itinerary. But only if you can do the three must-see places above. If you want to read about our most recent trip to Hawaii (Big Island), you can do that here. As always, thanks for reading.
I decided to give Turo a shot during my recent trip to The Big Island of Hawaii since car rental prices for a five-day trip were ridiculously expensive. When I entered my travel dates on Kayak, the cheapest rate I found was $568 for a Ford Fiesta. Having a car on The Big Island is almost necessary if you don’t plan on spending your entire time on a resort because the island is bigger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined. If you’re staying near one of their two major towns, Kona or Hilo, on opposite sides of the island, the driving time to get from one to another is about two hours. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closer to Hilo and a two-hour drive from Kona without stopping. The time will increase significantly if you stop at viewpoints and other points of interest along the way (you really should). You can also take the mass transit bus, but it’s more than 3 hours each way, and you’ll regret not being able to stop at places along the way. But man, $568 for a Ford Fiesta. I was looking for a compact car with great gas mileage and comfortably fit an infant car seat, such as a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Those types of cars were going for $615 for five days, and since my goal was not to offset my savings on my flight (I redeemed AA miles) by splurging on a car rental, I turned to Turo and saw what they offered.
 Booking Process
Turo markets itself as the Airbnb for cars. Regular people make their cars available to rent, and you can often get luxury cars or convertibles for the price of a standard car at a rental company like Hertz. I found a compact car (Dodge Dart) going for $280 for 5 days on Turo, and the car owner had a near-perfect rating with over 30 reviews. I booked the Dodge Dart, which included 500 miles (an extra 45 cents/mile if I went over), and bought their standard insurance coverage for $10 daily. Even after adding that to the rental cost, it was still significantly cheaper than the standard car rental agencies offered.   It is important to note that credit card companies will not cover damage on car rentals from Turo. If you decide not to purchase any of Turo’s three tiers of collision coverage, you will be liable for any damages.
                   Picking Up The Car
Before departing DFW for our flight to Kona, I gave the car owner our flight info, and he responded immediately with directions on how to get the car. Once we landed, he sent me a video that showed me where the car was parked in the airport parking lot and how to walk over to the parking lot. It was right across the street from the baggage claim with the keys in the glove compartment. No lines, no waiting, no hassle. Since he took a ticket to get the car into the parking lot, he told me to pay the total amount upon exiting and keep the receipt. That fee would be reimbursed. He also gave me his cellphone number and told me to give him a call in case any issues would arise.
The Dodge Dart I rented was big enough to fit two suitcases in the trunk and had plenty of space to install the base of the car seat and the car seat itself. Gas was $3.62/gallon for regular, so having a fuel-efficient car was optimal since I knew I’d be driving at least 450 miles in the 5 days we were there. I drove 494 miles, most of that being the round-trip from Waikoloa to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Everything worked as it should, and the AC was very cool and needed for the mid-80s temperatures.
Returning The Car
We were set to return our car to the airport parking lot by 8 p.m., but our flight was closer to midnight. Our car owner (Anthony) said it wouldn’t be a problem if we returned the car at 10:15 pm so we would not have to spend close to four hours at the airport. I got to the airport parking lot, pulled out a ticket, and parked near the same area where I picked it up. I took a picture of the car and texted it to show him where it was parked. This was basically the “checkout” process. The picking up and dropping off process may differ with every car owner. I was very happy with my experience renting from Turo as it saved me both time and money. Turo can be a great alternative to a traditional car rental, especially if you’re going to a destination with high demand.
Big Island was the fourth Hawaiian Island my wife and I visited. This trip was also our first long-distance trip with our 5-month-old son, so there was a bit of uncertainty on how he would handle being in a plane for 8+ hours. Fortunately, he was well-behaved, which gave us a ton of confidence in making future trips with him. During this trip to Hawaii, we encountered a day of heavy rain and another day when the eastern half of the island had rain, so we could not see specific points of interest. This forced us to cancel several sights we planned to visit. However, there was a positive trade-off of being “stuck” at the resort, and you will see why as you keep reading.
Day One: Arrival
We arrived at Kona International Airport on the Big Island around 3pm. We rented a car from Turo (you can read my review on Turo and our experience here), collected our luggage, and walked to the airport parking lot, where our car was already waiting for us with the keys inside. The distance to Hilton Waikoloa Village from the airport was about 20 miles and a 30-minute drive. On the way to the resort, we stopped at a lookout point to take in the scenery. If you see a lookout point anywhere, just stop your car and enjoy the views.
Vegetation growth on volcanic rock at a lookout point. The Big Island is home to multiple volcanoes, some of which are still active.
Since sunset was around 6:15 p.m., and by the time we got situated, it was already close to 5 p.m., we spent the rest of the time at the resort enjoying the sunset views.
I’ll have a separate review on the Hilton Waikoloa Village, but this was a wonderful, kid-friendly property.
Day Two: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Stops Along the Way
On the second day, I drove from Waikoloa to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park while making a few stops in between. I downloaded the Gypsy App specifically for the Big Island, and it guided me on where to make stops between Waikoloa and Volcanoes National Park. It costs $9.99, and you do not need to have data to work with it. The most appealing aspect of this app is that the narrator gives you historical context concerning culture and geology at various stopping points and why it might be worth stopping or skipping. The app is a knowledgeable tour guide, and I highly recommend using it for Big Island.
The Gypsy App is available for each Hawaiian Island. I highly recommend it.
Places of Interest En Route To Volcanoes National Park
A lava field lookout point on the way to Volcanoes National Park.This viewpoint is right off the side of the road.This is one of the places you should stop by on the way to Volcanoes National Park.Punalu’u Black Sand BeachSea turtles basking in the sun at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach.
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Park was the last place I stopped before entering Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. After this one, there are a few other points of interest, such as South Point (the southernmost point out of all the 50 states) and Papakolea Beach, a green sand beach. Getting to the beach does require over two hours of hiking, and I did not want to run out of daylight where I’d be hurrying at Volcanoes National Park. I skipped these two, but if you leave Kona before sunrise or stay in Hilo, you’ll have plenty of time to see both places.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
I’ve been asked if I brought my 5-month-old to this park, and the answer is no. Since the steam vents emit sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide gas, I did not want to expose my son to potential lung irritants. If you’re pregnant, have heart problems, asthma, or COPD, it’s probably best to avoid the steam vents at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
One of the many steam vents that are found in the park.The Kilauea Caldera. You can either park at the visitors center and take a half-mile hike to get here or park on the road and walk a few hundred feet. I chose to do the hike so I could see most of the steam vents along the path.
Some parts of the park were still closed due to the eruptions from 2018, and the lava tubes were also not accessible during this time. As you continue your drive through the park, I highly recommend taking Chain of Craters Road down to the coast. It’s about 20 miles from the caldera, and the drive is among the best in any of the 50 states. Pictures don’t do it justice, so I took a short video to give you a better idea.
You will also find plenty of fantastic photo opportunities and other points of interest.
One of the scenic viewpoints on Chain of Craters Road.Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs Field
You will find a sign for the Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs Field closer to the shore. This area is considered sacred to the people of Hawaii, and you will find many symbols and images carved into the hardened lava. It’s a 1.4-mile round-trip hike, and I highly recommend it. Further down the road, you will see cliffs made from lava. This is the newest land on the Big Island, and it’s made when lava hits the water and solidifies into rock.
Chain of Craters Road on the way back also has stunning views.
Day Three: Pololu Valley and Stops Along the Way
On this day, there was rain in the forecast after 2 p.m., so I made it a point to get this hike done as early as possible. The mornings also have cooler temperatures, making a much more comfortable hike. Pololu Valley is about a 45-minute drive from Waikoloa and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Kona. You can just park your car on the road and enjoy the views from the lookout, but if you want to get the splendid views of the valley, you should go on a hike. The hike down isn’t challenging, but it can be slippery due to the frequent rainfall in the area. Returning up the hike is moderately difficult, and you will need plenty of water and some granola bars.
Pololu Lookout. You can still enjoy these views even if you decide not to hike.Pololu Valley from the parking areaThe Black Sand Beach once you hike your way to the bottom.
This is the view you hike down for.
Waimea Valley is nearby and also offers spectacular views. However, hiking there requires entering private property, which would be considered trespassing. You can also drive down there but need an AWD or 4WD vehicle with some clearance.
Day Four: Whale Watching From Hilton Waikoloa Village (due to rain)
On this day, the plan was to go to Akaka Falls. If you are on the Big Island, visit Akaka Falls because it is beautiful from the many pictures and videos I have seen. Unfortunately, a lot of rain moved in and spanned the entire island. But there was a silver lining. As I’ve mentioned before, winter is humpback whale season in Hawaii. Mothers and calves are near the coasts of every Hawaiian island, and this is when mothers teach their young how to be whales. Since our resort was right on the shore, I took my camera and started filming when someone pointed out the whales in the distance. Then they started coming closer and closer.
Out of nowhere, the mother whale breached the water, and I was lucky enough to have my camera recording. I’m sorry for the grainy quality.
Two humpback whales right off the shore of Hilton Waikoloa Village
Whales were seen four out of the five days we stayed at Hilton Waikoloa Village, and it really made it fun and exciting for the kids who were also whale watching.
Day Five: Snorkeling in the Hilton Waikoloa Village Lagoon and visit to Kona
Day five was supposed to visit either Akaka Falls or the green sand beach. Both places had rain in the forecast, while our side of the island was bright and sunny. I used this time to go snorkeling.
This property does not have an oceanfront beach due to the powerful waves and riptide currents common along the Big Island. However, it has a sand lagoon that functions as a beach, which is excellent for swimming and snorkeling. I saw plenty of colorful fish and several sea turtles, one of which I could follow for almost two minutes.
Kona
The owner of the vehicle we rented from Turo recommended Umekes Fishmarket Bar and Grill in Kona for dinner. We ordered Tempura-Battered Fish and chips and Cajun-Style Ahi Fish Tacos, both of which were perfect.
This concluded our trip to the Big Island in Hawaii. A popular question I get asked is, among the four islands I have visited, which is my favorite? I really can’t say I have one. Each island has its own unique charm and offers something different for everyone. The Big Island has a volcanic landscape that’s so vast it can’t be seen anywhere else in Hawaii. It also has stunning valleys, excellent beaches, and a green sand beach that can’t be found on any other Hawaiian island. Since it is not as heavily trafficked by tourists, you get a better flavor of Hawaiian culture throughout the island. Big Island is also known for its coffee and macadamia nuts. If you have the time, you should visit a coffee or a macadamia nut farm. But just like the other Hawaiian islands my wife and I have been fortunate to see, the locals are wonderful. They are some of the nicest and friendliest people in the world. The physical beauty of the islands is undoubtedly attractive and makes for great pictures, but the Hawaiian people and their hospitality keep us coming back. We look forward to coming back. As always, thanks for reading.
Maui was the first of two islands my wife and I visited during this trip to Hawaii. The second island we visited was Kauai, which you can read about here. Our last trip to Hawaii (Feb 2019) covered The Big Island, and if you are interested in reading about our time there, you can do so here. Maui, also known as the Valley Isle, is the second largest island in Hawaii and has endless beauty. Our three days didn’t cover everything, but it covered most of the main attractions. We had seven days in Hawaii (the first day was more like a half day), three of which we spent in Maui and four in Kauai. The question a lot of people ask is if 3 days is enough to see most of the main sights in Maui. It was enough for us for two reasons: First, we woke up at dawn and started our day early. This is absolutely crucial. It’ll be difficult if you’re not in your car by 8 a.m. daily. The weather was the second thing out of our control, but it worked in our favor. We had sunshine all 3 days, and that’s just us gambling on great weather for 3 days and getting lucky. Ideally, you want to have one or two extra days as a buffer for rain.
How We Got There
You’ll probably notice a trend with just about every itinerary I post. We rarely use cash to reach our destination, and this trip was no different. Remember that my wife and I have schedules that mostly allow us to take these trips during peak travel season. This trip to Hawaii happened to be during the last 9 days of December, which is high season in Hawaii. Likewise, the number of miles airlines require to get to Hawaii is double that of most cities. United usually charges 22.5k miles a person one-way to get to Maui. That redemption rate from Chicago, Newark, and D.C. was 45k miles per person one-way. Fortunately, Denver still had the saver award redemption at 22.5k miles, so we decided to spend two days there (we had never visited Denver) and depart to Maui from Denver International Airport.
Arrival
Even though this was technically our first day, we arrived too late to do anything significant. Our flight to Maui arrived at 4:35 p.m., and by the time we deplaned, got our bags, and picked up our rental car, it was close to 5:45pm. At this point, we only had about 15 minutes of daylight left. We checked into our hotel, the Napili Shores by Outrigger, ate an early dinner, and decided to sleep at 8pm. The next day was going to be very long.
Day One: Haleakala National Park & Papawai Scenic Lookout
If you’re visiting Maui, you simply can’t leave without witnessing the sunrise at Haleakala National Park. It can’t be replicated elsewhere, and it’s magical. The ideal day is when a layer of clouds below you allows the sun to rise above that layer. Sometimes, it can get cloudy enough that there is little to no visibility, and that’s the type of day you want to avoid. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the weather. You must pay $25 per car at the entrance and make a reservation for $1.50 if you go there at sunrise. The ticket for the sunrise is valid for three days and can be purchased up to 60 days in advance. My wife and I got there 2 hours before sunrise to ensure a good parking spot. You should aim to get there no later than an hour before sunrise, or the desirable parking spots and viewing areas will fill up quickly. It’s a relatively slow 45-minute with steep curves and hairpin turns after hairpin turns. It requires your full attention, and if you’re the type that gets distracted by a cell phone easily while driving, turn it off until you’re at the top. If you run into fog, it can get a little challenging, but fortunately for us, it was clear all the way through during our drive to the top.
View of the sunrise at Haleakala National Park
A few important things to keep in mind. When you’re at the viewpoint, you are at an elevation of about 10,000 feet. Not only is it cold, it is very windy! You will need a warm jacket and ear covers, or it won’t be pleasant. The air is obviously much thinner, so If you’re sensitive to elevation or have had trouble breathing in elevation before, please reconsider. Once you’re done with the sunrise, you can stop at other viewpoints on the way down. There are fantastic picture opportunities of the surrounding craters and landscape.
View of the craters from one of the scenic lookouts on the way down
Papawai Scenic Lookout
On our way back to Lahaina, we decided to stop at the Papawai Scenic Lookout. Locals recommended this spot as a great place to watch whales from the land. During the winter months, mother humpback whales will birth their calves and teach them essential behaviors in the waters of Maui. It took a little patience, but it paid off, and we got a show of a lifetime. About 15 minutes after arriving, we noticed a water mist sprayed about a quarter mile offshore. And there it was, a baby humpback whale under the watchful eye of its mother practicing breaching behaviors. At first, the calf needed some support to breach halfway.
This was as far as the calf could go the first few times.
After about eight attempts to get halfway up, it completely breached the water. I kept my camera in rapid-fire mode and was fortunate to capture a memorable moment.
The lookout provides excellent photo opportunities even if you don’t see whales.
At night, we walked around Lahaina Town and stumbled upon one of the best ice cream shaves we ever had. It’s called Ululani’s Hawaiian Ice Shave, and they have over 50 flavors. I had the ‘Haleakala,’ a coconut, leche, and condensed milk mix. I wish I had taken a picture to post here, but I guarantee you’ll find whatever you want.
Day Two: Road to Hana
Along with Haleakala National Park, the Road to Hana is another excursion you simply cannot leave Maui without experiencing. It has black sand beaches, waterfalls, bamboo forests, flower gardens, and breathtaking ocean views, and it was one of the highlights of our stay in Hawaii. The Road to Hana from start to finish is about 52 miles. It is a journey that will take most of the day if you factor in the time you will stop at various stopping points. There are over 600 hairpin turns and 54 bridges (46 of which are one-lane), and you will have to concentrate while driving as the roads can get very narrow at certain points. My wife and I had a rental car, so if there were certain stop points we liked better, we could spend more time. You can take a tour bus, but then you’re on their time. If you are driving there, fill up your tank before you start. The last town before starting this journey is Paia, and the gas prices there are high. You’re better off filling up in Kahului. There no gas stations between Paia and Hana. If you are driving yourself, I highly recommend downloading Gypsy Guide – Road to Hana on your iPhone or Android.
It cost me $5, the best $5 I have ever spent on a narration app. The app will recommend which points of interest are worth stopping for, which don’t require much time, and which should be skipped altogether. It felt like we had an actual person with us, and the app even told us about approaching food shacks and cafes. The great thing about this app is that it worked even when we lost data connectivity. On the way back, the app tells you more about the cultural significance of different points in Maui. These are the places we stopped in chronological order:
1. Garden of Eden Arboretum
This is one of the only points of interest on the Road to Hana, where you have to pay to get in since it is privately owned. The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children, and infants are free. They do offer student and AAA discounts. My wife and I found it worth it, and you can budget about 30 minutes here. They have numerous native and indigenous plants, many of which you might have never seen, and they also offer some great photo opportunities. The garden also has a smaller waterfall, and you’ll see peacocks on the premises.
Garden of Eden Arboretum
2. Waikamoi Ridge Trail
This was a hike that really stimulated your senses. The best thing about this trail? There are mango trees all around, and it smells like heaven. They also have one of my favorite trees, the rainbow eucalyptus tree, which looks like the bark has been colored by a pastel. The trail can get extremely muddy, so if you’re wearing flip-flops or don’t want to get your shoes destroyed, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to skip this and spend more time at Twin Falls (which we skipped).
This fruit looks like pineapple, but it is not.
Rainbow-eucalyptus tree
3. Halfway to Hana Stand
They’re known for their banana nut bread, which is delicious. I wouldn’t recommend stopping here if it wasn’t worth the hype. It won’t take long, and you can park on the side of the road.
4. Upper Waikani Falls
There is only room for a couple of cars on the side of the road to see this trio of waterfalls, but they are undoubtedly beautiful and worth stopping at if parking is available.
4. Nahiku Market Place
Two words: fish tacos. This was the perfect place to have lunch. The fish tacos were super fresh and delicious. I wish I had a picture, but I inhaled them before realizing I’d forgotten.
5. Wai’anapanapa State Park
This is one of the places where you absolutely have to stop. It is a beautiful black sand beach with an abundance of volcanic rock. There is also a cave that takes you to the waters, where you can go for a swim. The waves are powerful, so keep that in mind. We spent a solid hour here and honestly wished we could have spent more. As of 2022, you must reserve a time to visit this beach.
Black sand beach and volcanic rocks
There’s a story behind this cave, but I won’t ruin it. Download the app above, and it will tell you all about it
6. Wailua Falls
Another point of interest that you should definitely stop by is that you can park on the side of the road and walk down to the base of the falls. I even saw a few people swimming near the base who seemed comfortable doing so. I don’t know how deep it is, so please be cautious if you go in the water. It’s a beautiful waterfall and probably the largest one on The Road to Hana.
7. Oheo Gulch (7 Sacred Pools)
This was our last stop on The Road to Hana. Unfortunately, due to mudslides, access to these pools was closed during our visit to Maui. We could see some of the falls from the trail, but no one was allowed to swim at the base. Oheo Gulch is located 15 minutes past the town of Hana. Here are significant details to keep in mind. If you go beyond this point in your rental car and if something terrible were to occur, your insurance becomes void! Even your credit card coverage would be voided.  The road beyond this point is mostly gravel and dirt; the major rental companies have written this out explicitly in the contract agreement. Many tourists will risk it because some beautiful sites exist beyond Oheo Gulch. But even something as minuscule as a flight tire means you’re alone.
Oheo Gulch
Day Three: Napili Bay
Maui has plenty of amazing beaches where you can spend your day. You can even go beach hopping and taste almost all of them. Since our hotel was at Napili Bay, we decided to spend the day on the beach. This was an excellent spot for snorkeling and seeing marine wildlife. I saw plenty of colorful fish and was lucky enough to see a few sea turtles, one of which was getting by with a missing flipper. You can see the video below.
You can see me snorkeling in the distance with the island of Moloka’i in the background.
If you are in the Lahaina area, I recommend stopping by Gazebo Restaurant for breakfast. Their white chocolate macadamia nut pancakes with homemade whipped cream were terrific, and they were also very generous with their portions.
So, this was Maui for us in a nutshell. We wish we could have stayed longer, but that meant subtracting a day from Kauai. We felt pretty satisfied with our three days here (excluding travel) and thought we accomplished almost everything we wanted to achieve. If you continue reading about Kauai or the Big Island, scroll to the top of this page, and you will find the links. Thank you for reading.
I’ve been asked if I brought my 5-month-old to this park, and the answer is no. Since the steam vents emit sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide gas, I did not want to expose my son to potential lung irritants. If you’re pregnant, have heart problems, asthma, or COPD, it’s probably best to avoid the steam vents at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Miles for places 