Sleeping Giant

west side trail

west side approach

norfork pines on sleeping giant

Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) is a mountain which when viewed from anywhere on the east side of Kauai, resembles that of…you guessed it – a sleeping giant. There are a few trails up the side of the mountain. The first of the two main trailheads [...]

Kauai's Hindu Monastery

iraivan temple from a distance

The Hindu Monastery located here on Kauai is an amazing place. Beginning with some of the most magnificant scenery to be had anywhere and add to it the peacefulness of a working monastery. The monastery is not just a tourist attraction, it is a world renowned place for individuals who [...]

Iraivan Temple

rear of iraivan temple

Yesterday I had the enormous pleasure to get a peak at the crowning jewel to the amazing Kauai Hindu Monastery, the Iraivan Temple. Currently under construction out of pure white granite, which is hand mined and hand carved in India, then sent the 10K miles by boat to be erected. Once [...]

Kipu Falls

kipu falls

trail to kipu falls

Kipu Falls is a waterfall located along the Huleia River in the Lihue area on the island of Kauai. At about a height of just 15 feet, the falls are definitely not the most impressive on the island, but it has a large swimming pool at its base which is [...]