K A U A I 2 0 1 4A 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 HK A U A I

M O U N T W A I A L E A L EMount Waialele, located in the heart of Kauai, is one of the wettest places on earth. It averages 450 inches of rain each year.

W E T A N D W I L D

Lumahai Beach on Kauai’s 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 island’s many trails can be challenging but worth it. The colors and sounds of songbirds stay with you forever.

W AT E R . E V E R Y 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 TK 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

W A 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 W A I M E A C A N Y O N

B E L I E V E I T.

Uluwehi (Secret) Falls. One of the many incredible waterfalls on Kauai.

S U N S E T, W A 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

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