Kauai, HI: Wailua River Paddle
Paddle 7 miles up the Wailua River to secret waterfalls, hidden swimming holes, and one of Kauai's best rope swings.
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Kauai, HI: Wailua River PaddlePaddle 7 miles up the Wailua River to secret waterfalls, hidden swimming holes, and one of Kauai's best rope swings. Haleakala National Park: Halemauu TrailTake a crash course in vulcanology as you hike into a giant dormant volcano on this exotic 5.2-mile out-and-back on the island of Maui.
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