Kaua'i (2474 images)
Kauai or Kauaʻi is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of 562.3 square miles (1,456.4 km2), it is the fourth largest of these islands and the 21st largest island in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle", Kauaʻi lies 105 miles (169 km) across the Kauaʻi Channel, northwest of Oʻahu.
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Sea kayakers on a group tour paddle in the...
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Close-up of water drops on a taro leaf in a...
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A dynamic meeting of tidal forces create an...
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Hanalei Bay and Hanalei Pier with green...
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Inside the Waimea Canyon in the morning light,...
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Dawn light paints the sky in pastel hues atop...
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The sun sets on the Na Pali coastline while a...
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The sun sets on the Na Pali coastline while a...
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The sun sets on the Na Pali coastline, seen...
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The end of the Awa'awapuhi Trail leads to a...
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The ocean and wet sand reflect the colors of a...
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Purple and gold fill the sky at sunset as the...
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Purple and gold clouds fill the sky at sunset...
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Palm trees in Kapa'a town stand below Venus,...
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Sunset's colors peek through an ominious sky...
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A moody sky of clouds, rain and evening light...
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Sunset creates a brilliantly colored sky over...
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A ridge covered in 'ohi'a trees meets the...
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Kalalau Valley topped by clouds, seen from the...
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With the Milky Way falling across the night...
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Three coconut palm trees stand tall at dawn at...
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A panoramic view of Waimea Canyon, seen while...
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The low light of the sunset adds its glow to...
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The Nu'alolo Valley as seen from the Nu'alolo...
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A hiker's morning view of the Kukui Trail that...
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A close-up of a pristine plumeria flower in...
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A close-up, detailed view of a fern frond,...
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Morning light graces the coastline with gentle...
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The morning sky fills with light above the...
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At sunrise, a long stretch of volcanic rock...
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The view looking down from the Heritage Trail...
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Sunbursts are seen through the structure at the...
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A brilliant sunset bursts through the clouds...
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Wildflowers seen during a hike along the Honopu...
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The sun sets through the mist and rain on a...
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Dried and fallen leaves on the green grass in...
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A seldom seen view of the vista from the end of...
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The sun shines through coconut palm tree fronds...
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A giant monkeypod tree stands next to the...
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The Milky Way dominates a starry sky over...
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Plumeria flowers wet with morning rain, Po'ipu,...
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Ocean surf rushes onto shore with the warm...
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The surf rushes onto Polihale State Park's long...
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Pink clouds flit through the sky at sunset on...
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A long-exposure image taken during a hike...
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Coconut palm trees on a sandy beach at Salt...
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Coconut palm trees on a sandy beach at Salt...
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A wave explodes into white in front of the...
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A glassy blue-green wave breaks with a heavy...
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The clear turquoise blue and and shallow ocean...
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Makana Ridge at Ha'ena Beach Park, seen on a...
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A look into one of the many tidal pools, so...
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Sunset glows over Kalalau Valley, seen above...
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A pueo, or Hawaiian short-eared owl, sits on a...
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Pink flowers and green leaves spread across the...
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Sunrise is mirrored in the waters at Kahili (or...
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Sunset reflects on the sea washing around and...
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The frothy surf reflects the gold and blue sky...
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A thick and bright rainbow falls into the green...
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Heavy clouds and mist suddenly clear as the...
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Sunrise over Moloa'a Stream and Moloa'a Bay,...
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Waimea Canyon Drive curves over a green...
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Swirling waters surround the magnificent and...
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Kilauea Point and Crater Hill as seen from...
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A lone surfer walks with her surfboard under a...
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A coconut tree and surrounding vegetation lit...
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A close-up look at the warped wood railing of...
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A rainbow meets crashing waves at Ke'e Beach,...
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A north swell fills the ocean with waves moving...
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The sky turns pink and blue at dusk as the surf...
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The horizon glows with first light as clouds...
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Passing showers at sunset sweep over the ocean...
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The glow of sunset breaks through the mist and...
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Waimea Canyon Drive winds up a lush mountain...
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A brilliant blue and red sunset sky above...
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A sky of clouds lift, revealing the brilliant...
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A dynamic ocean scene at Queen's Bath in...
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Mist surrounds the boardwalk of the Alaka'i...
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A hiker's view of the boardwalk of the Pihea...
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People enjoy a misty morning at Hanalei Pier...
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Green leafy maile lei with green mokihana lei...
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Green leafy maile lei with green mokihana lei...
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A sunrise view of a lush pasture with trees,...
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A close-up of a spider lily at the National...
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A surfer looks out at Hanalei Bay, Hanalei...
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People enjoy a misty morning at Hanalei Pier...
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People enjoy a misty morning at Hanalei Pier...
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Helicopter pilots David Nekomoto (left) and...
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The native forest bird elepaio, (chasiempis...
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Common amakihi, (hemignathus virens). Four...
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Common amakihi, (hemignathus virens). Four...
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The native forest bird elepaio, (chasiempis...
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Common amakihi, (hemignathus virens). Four...
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Great Frigate bird. Fregata minor. Seen on all...
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Red Tailed Tropic bird, Phaethon rubricauda, A...
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Taro fields on Kauai, the traditional staple...
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Coconut palm trees on a sunny day, south shore,...
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A brilliant sunset lighting up one of Kauai's...
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Nainoa Thompson: Kapu Na Keiki - Hokule'a sail...
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Waves crash against Kauai's north shore as a...
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Common amakihi, (hemignathus virens). Four...
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People enjoy a set of tennis amid flowering...
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People enjoy a set of tennis amid flowering...
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Surfer riding wave at Hanalei Bay with Bali Hai...
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Aerial view of Haena Beach on the north shore...
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A brilliant sunset drawing long shadows on one...
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Hala or pandanus trees, also known as...
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An aerial of storm clouds over the ocean as...
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A beautiful ranch near Princeville on Kaua'i,...
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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A coconut (or niu) tree on Kaua'i.
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Coconut (or niu) trees on Kaua'i.
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White-rumped shama female, Kaua'i; these forest...
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An aerial shot of rainclouds rolling over the...
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A sprawling pool at the Marriott Resort in...
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A close-up of early morning light illuminating...
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A six-man crew competes in an outrigger canoe...
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A young woman stands beneath the Kalalau Trail...
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A young local woman with a backpack pauses on...
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A young woman in a green bikini and blue pareo...
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A close focus image of palm leaves, with a...
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A close focus image of palm leaves, with a...
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Sunlit white lily on the Garden Isle of Kauai.
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Surfing, swimming and boating near the pier are...
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Strolling on the pier, surfing and swimming at...
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Man and boy tandem surfing at Hanalei Beach...
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Surfing and swimming by the pier at Hanalei...
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Strolling, sailing and swimming near the pier...
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Sailing and swimming near the pier at Hanalei...
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Wai'oli Hui'ia Church, Hanalei, North Shore,...
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Relaxing on the pier at Hanalei Beach Park on...
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Relaxing on the pier at Hanalei Beach Park on...
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A surfer just off Hanalei Beach Park on the...
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Relaxing on the pier at Hanalei Beach Park on...
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Visitors viewing the vivid colors and rock...
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Kauai's spectacular Waimea Canyon is 10 miles...
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Kalalau Valley amid the towering cliffs of Na...
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Kalalau Valley amid the towering cliffs of Na...
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Visitors standing on the edge of Kalalau...
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Palm tree laden with coconuts on a sunny day,...
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A brilliant sunset lighting up one of Kauai's...
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A beautiful sunset illuminating one of Kauai's...
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A wave reflecting a rainbow at the Queen's Bath...
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A wave reflecting a rainbow at the Queen's Bath...
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North shore winter waves cascading over black...
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North shore winter waves cascading over black...
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The setting sun casting a warm glow over the...
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The setting sun casting its golden hue across...
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Kayakers on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Kayakers enjoying the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Kayaker on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Red and green ti leaves, Kauai.
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Red and green ti leaves, Kauai.
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Kayakers on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Kayakers on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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A building at Kamokila Hawaiian Village, Wailua...
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Kayakers on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Breadfruit trees at Kamokila Hawaiian Village,...
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Recreated Hawaiian hut for sleeping purposes...
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Recreated Hawaiian hut for sleeping purposes...
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Breadfruit plant at Kamokila Hawaiian Village,...
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Yellow plumeria flowers outside a recreated...
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Recreated Hawaiian huts at Kamokila Hawaiian...
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Recreated Hawaiian huts at Kamokila Hawaiian...
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Recreated Hawaiian hut used as a men's eating...
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Examples of food on a lauhala mat-covered table...
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Examples of food, including hala keys, on a...
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Examples of food on a lauhala mat-covered table...
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Wailua Falls, Kauai.
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Pink hibiscus hybrid, Kauai.
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A visitor taking photos by a palm tree at...
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Palm trees and a beautiful sunset at...
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Palm trees and a beautiful sunset at...
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A view of a golden sunset with palm tree fronds...
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Aerial view of Na Pali Coast, Kauai
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Visitors viewing the vivid colors and rock...
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Visitors viewing the vivid colors and rock...
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Seabirds such as this red-footed boobie in...
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Sunlit white lily on the Garden Isle of Kauai.
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Sunlit white lily on the Garden Isle of Kauai.
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A young couple enjoying the ocean off Haena...
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A young couple enjoying the ocean off Haena...
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Young boy boogie boarding near the pier at...
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Young boy boogie boarding next to the pier at...
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Wai'oli Hui'ia Church, Hanalei, North Shore,...
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A rosy pink glow lights up the sunset sky and...
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Surfing,swimming and hanging out on the pier at...
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Surfing,swimming, sailing and hanging out on...
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Kauai's spectacular Waimea Canyon is 10 miles...
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Visitors viewing the vivid colors and rock...
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Visitors viewing the vivid colors and rock...
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Visitors viewing the vivid colors and rock...
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Visitors viewing the vivid colors and rock...
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Kalalau Valley amid the towering cliffs of Na...
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Visitors standing on the edge of Kalalau...
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A fallen tree, now a moss-covered log, becomes...
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Kauai's spectacular Waimea Canyon is 10 miles...
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Kauai's spectacular Waimea Canyon is 10 miles...
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A beautiful sunset illuminating the water's...
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A sign warning of large waves at the Queen's...
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North shore winter waves crashing into black...
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North shore winter waves cascading over black...
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North shore winter waves cascading over black...
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North shore winter waves crashing into black...
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North shore winter waves cascading over black...
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The setting sun casting a warm glow over the...
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The setting sun casting a warm glow over the...
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The setting sun lighting up a spectacular...
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The setting sun turning the sky gold off Ke'e...
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The setting sun casting a golden hue across the...
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The setting sun streaking gold across the...
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Kayakers on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Opaeka'a Falls in the Wailua rainforest, Kauai.
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Kayakers on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Kayakers enjoying the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Kayaker on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Red and green ti leaves, Kauai.
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Red and green ti leaves, Kauai.
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A building at Kamokila Hawaiian Village, Wailua...
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Kayakers on the Wailua River, Kauai.
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Breadfruit plant at Kamokila Hawaiian Village,...
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Breadfruit plant at Kamokila Hawaiian Village,...
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Recreated Hawaiian hut used for a prime...
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Yellow plumeria flowers outside a recreated...
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Yellow plumeria flowers outside a recreated...
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Recreated Hawaiian huts at Kamokila Hawaiian...
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White-rumped shama male, Kamokila Hawaiian...
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Examples of food on a lauhala mat-covered table...
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Examples of food on a lauhala mat-covered table...
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Recreated Hawaiian hut used as a sleeping house...
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Recreated Hawaiian hut used for a sleeping...
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Recreated chief's assembly house at Kamokila...
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Water cascade at the base of Wailua Falls, Kauai.
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Water cascade at the base of Wailua Falls, Kauai.
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Old Lihue Theatre, now refurbished as the Harry...
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Old Lihue Theatre, now refurbished as the Harry...
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Intricate carved artistic detail on the old...
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Red heliconia Caribaea lobster claw, Kauai.
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Red heliconia Caribaea lobster claw, Kauai
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The Shops at Kukui'ula, Poipu, Kauai, has an...
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The yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei,...
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A father taking photos of his children by a...