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- Country: United States
- State: Hawaii
- Capital: Lihue
- Mayor: Bernard Carvalho Jr.
- Population: 62,828U.S. Census Bureau: Kauai County Quick Facts (2006)
- Entered the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1810
- Time zone: Hawaii: UTC-10
- Major cities: Lihue, Kapaa
- Nickname: Garden Island, Island of Discovery
- Average temperature: 70°F - 81°FOfficial Kauai Tourism Site: Discover Kauai
- Island flower: Mokihana
- Island color: purple
- Highest point: Kawaikini (5,243 feet)
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Kauai is the most northern of the main Hawaiian islands. It is also the oldest, estimated to be over 5.1 million years old.Teok.com: Kauai Earth Timeline Its shoreline has a multitude of white sand beaches, while the center of the island is mostly uninhabited and protected from development. Kauai is one of the wettest spots on earth; the center of the island sees an average rainfall of 485 inches per year.Official Site: Discover Kauai
History
In January, 1778, Captain James Cook landed in Waimea Bay on Kauai's west side, which brought widespread awareness of the islands to westerners for the first time.Mythichawaii.com: Captain Cook Discovers HawaiiKauai was the last of the islands to become part of King Kamehameha's Hawaiian Kingdom. It joined in the unification of the islands through a peaceable agreement between Kauai's ruler, Kaumualii and Kamehameha in 1810, after Kamehameha had twice failed to conquer it my force.About.com:Kamehameha the Great
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Kauai on Amazon
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Kauai: Island of Beauty/ DVD - $19.95
Take a relaxing journey around one of Hawaii's oldest islands, Kauai. Visit her scenic natural beauty, from her beaches, to her jungle waterfalls and mountain vistas. This DVD gi...Amazon
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The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed - $16.95
The finest guidebook ever written for Kauai and the only one written by a writer who anonymously reviews the island. He visits every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the is...Amazon
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Kauai Underground Guide: And Free Hawaiian Music CD - $14.95
Packed with adventure and money-saving tips, the new 18th edition of the Kauai Underground Guide has been referred to as "the bible" by readers and reviewers alike for ...Amazon
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Kauai Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Paddle, Surf ( - $16.95
The third 2008 edition of the Sprout's top-selling guide is packed with new and updated activities, dozens of fresh photos, and a special Trailblazer Kids section for families head...Amazon
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Kauai Questions
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What is your favorite spot on Kauai? 5 AnswersWe vacationed on Kauai for eight days and enjoyed the local attractions so much.Our favorite beach was at Lydgate State Park. While our resort had a picturesqu... read more -
what time is the sunset in Kauai HI? 2 AnswersIn general the Kauai sunrise and sunset schedule is at the link below. http://alohaisles.com/kauai/sunrise_sunset_schedule.html If you like to see more details... read more -
Where do the locals eat on the island of Kauai? 5 Answerswow 'hpathiraja' nailed a few good ones I personally love... but too bad some/most arent even on kauai! heres a list i put together off the top of my head...... read more -
What are the best activities to do in Kauai? 1 AnswerThe best thing to see while in Kauai is to see the Na Pali Coast! When I was there, I made sure I saw this beautiful coast in all the ways possible. There are... read more
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Kauai Public Transit
- Bus: County Bus Schedule
Kauai Colleges and Universities
- Public: Kauai Community College
Kauai Blogs and Podcasts
- Northshorekauai.com: North Shore Kauai
- Sushi: Sustainability in Hawaii
- Hawaiilife.com: Real Estate
- The Kauaian: Kauai News & Info
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Shoveled snow in Minnesota this morning. On Kauai, they're shoveling up a deep layer of my daydreams.
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@bfeld Hi Brad... fun races I've done. Maui, Kauai, Heildsburg (Napa), Anchorage (Midnight Mayor), Colfax (close-but not great) See ya, Nina
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#BeachNews Kauai is the home of the renegade rooster - Regina Leader-Post http://bit.ly/4rRxhP #Travel
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Kauai vacation rentals to make your dream visit to Hawaii come true. http://bit.ly/7XwcUo
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU AND KAUAI... ...HIGH http://s4z.us/gj.htm
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