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A thousand years ago the first group of Polynesians to reach the Hawaiian archipelago settled down on the volcanic island of Kauai, seeing no reason to leave. This northernmost Hawaiian island is also the greenest and, geologically, the oldest. Kauai caters to tourists, though its manmade attractions pale beside its natural ones—caves, ponds, waterfalls, wildlife refuges, tropical gardens, and spectacular beaches. Mount Waialeale overlooks it all, rising to 5,243 feet (1,598 meters). With three of Hawaii’s top courses, the lush island is a golfer’s paradise, and outdoor enthusiasts can hike and camp around much of it.
Photo: A rainbow arches before the sharply ridged cliffs of Kauai's Na Pali coast. Photograph © Galen Rowell/Corbis.
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