| When you think of warm water, lots of sun and | | | | Island where you can pretend you are a cowboy for |
| seemingly endless beaches, what comes to mind? For | | | | the afternoon. |
| many, it's Hawaii. But there is more to do in Hawaii | | | | Skiing? In Hawaii? Yes, indeed. The summit of Mauna |
| than sunbathe. Learn about the countless Hawaii | | | | Kea on the Big Island is usually blanketed with snow |
| adventures that you can have on your next visit to | | | | from late November through April. Only advanced |
| this beautiful paradise destination. | | | | skiers should attempt to brave these slopes, |
| You can explore Hawaii on land, air or sea and take | | | | however. |
| advantage of all the state has to offer. | | | | The ocean provides many exciting recreational |
| For hikers, there are fabulous nature trails on every | | | | opportunities. Take a surfing lesson at Waikiki Beach, |
| Hawaiian island, including treks for beginners and | | | | where gentle waves and shallow waters are perfect |
| experts. On Maui, Haleakala is revered as one of the | | | | for novices. Snorkel at Hanauma Bay or go SCUBA |
| state's best hiking spots. A favorite hike on Oahu is | | | | diving at Cathedrals, located just off Lanai's south |
| the 45-minute climb to the top of Diamond Head, | | | | shore. Hook a marlin or tuna on the deep waters off |
| where visitors are rewarded with sweeping views of | | | | Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. Or head to Kauai and |
| Waikiki, Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean. On the Big | | | | enjoy a kayaking trip along the breathtaking Napali |
| Island, head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and | | | | Coast. |
| take on the Kilauea Iki Trail, a five-mile adventure | | | | If you want to see the island from the sky, almost |
| that begins at the Thurston Lava Tube. | | | | every one of the Hawaiian islands offer hang gliding |
| If hiking is not your thing, and you prefer to cycle | | | | lessons or helicopter rides. If you are a little more |
| your way around, fear not, there is plenty for you to | | | | adventurous, you can go skydiving on Oahu. Here, a |
| do as well. Haleakala has a wonderful down hill route | | | | licensed instructor will jump out of the plane in |
| made for biking and Lanai has a place called the | | | | tandem at 13,000 feet. |
| Garden of the Gods. This is a place that looks like the | | | | But that's still not all. You can also enjoy camping, |
| surface of the moon and has very colorful rocks and | | | | windsurfing, whale watching and more. This list just |
| craters in the landscape. | | | | goes on and on. So when you are planning your next |
| Another popular way to see this island is horseback | | | | Hawaiian vacation, plan on doing something, rather |
| riding. One of the United States largest ranches, a | | | | than nothing. |
| sprawling 175,000 acres, Parker Ranch is on the Big | | | | |