Ideal for everyone who wants to get away from "tourist" Hawaii and explore the natural beauty of the islands, this complete guide gives travelers to this Pacific paradise all the information they need to take advantage of the wonders of the backcountry with its hidden valleys, waterfalls, secret beaches, and more. Photos & maps.
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More and more people are seeking new alternatives to the usual tourist attractions of Hawaii to explore its diverse backcountry treasures. Adventuring in Hawaii is the comprehensive guide for the outdoor adventurer penning to explore the 50th state's Lush tropical rain forests, spectacular beaches, coral reefs and gardens, mountains rising up to 13,000 feet, cascading waterfalls, deep valleys, towering sea cliffs, Lava fields, and the world's largest active volcano.
Adventuring in Hawaii also features:
-- A host of year-round outdoor activities for every adventurer -- day hiking,backpacking, camping, biking, snorkelin, diving, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, water and snow skiing, hunting, fishing, and much more;
-- Complete island-by-island directions to less-traveled-to sites, specially selected by the author as Hawaii's very best;
-- Overviews of the history, culture, and peoples of Hawaii;
-- Information on a wide variety of the exotic flora and fauna found both on land and in the sea, including the sprawling banyan true, the exotic nene (the state bird), and the Pacific Green Sea Turtle;
-- Up-to-date information on such developments as the opening of the Mauna Loa Trail the lava inundation of the Kalapano Trail, and Hurricane Iniki's effect on flora and fauna;
-- Travel tips on beach access, elevation, mileage, travelling time, places to stay, proper gear, water sources, supply points, managing agencies, permits, fees, and biotic communities.
Adventuring in Hawaii also features:
-- A host of year-round outdoor activities for every adventurer -- day hiking,backpacking, camping, biking, snorkelin, diving, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, water and snow skiing, hunting, fishing, and much more;
-- Complete island-by-island directions to less-traveled-to sites, specially selected by the author as Hawaii's very best;
-- Overviews of the history, culture, and peoples of Hawaii;
-- Information on a wide variety of the exotic flora and fauna found both on land and in the sea, including the sprawling banyan true, the exotic nene (the state bird), and the Pacific Green Sea Turtle;
-- Up-to-date information on such developments as the opening of the Mauna Loa Trail the lava inundation of the Kalapano Trail, and Hurricane Iniki's effect on flora and fauna;
-- Travel tips on beach access, elevation, mileage, travelling time, places to stay, proper gear, water sources, supply points, managing agencies, permits, fees, and biotic communities.
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Born in Brooklyn, New York, raised in Queens. Joined the US Army at 18 and served almost 34 years. Spent 26 of those years overseas in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Italy, Germany and Turkey. After retirement from the Army worked in Saudi Arabia for 3 years as an operations manager for Global Associates. Founded the adventure travel program in Hawaii for Mountain Travel, and led adventure tours in Hawaii, Europe, and the Far East for 7 years. Married, with 4 children and 7 grand children. BA degree in military studies from University of Maryland, MA degrees in English and history from the University of Hawaii.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent guide to the "must do" adventures in Maui!,
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This review is from: Adventuring in Hawaii: Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai (Paperback)
I found Mr. McMahon's suggestions excellent. Especially when using the guide for our "Road to Hana" trip. There are Audio cassettes available all over the Island to guide your course along the way, but we found this book much more enlighntening. We had several tour books and local guide books and ended up only using "Adventuring" for our entire stay!!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Great ideas for hiking in Kauai,
By Carmen Pinero (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adventuring in Hawaii: Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai (Paperback)
This book offers great information on the different hiking trails and backpacking trails in Kauai.
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