On Kauaʻi’s South Shore you’ll find the spectacular Spouting Horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on Kauaʻi. The Poʻipū surf channels into a natural lava tube here and releases a huge spout of water that can reach as high as 50 feet into the air. You’ll also hear a hiss and a roar that is the basis of a Hawaiian legend.
Ni‘ihau is the smallest inhabited island in Hawai‘i but nearly twice as large as uninhabited Kaho‘olawe. It is roughly 18 miles long and from 3 to 6 miles wide with a total area of approximately 70 square miles. The elevation of Pānī‘au, its highest peak, is only 1280 feet, which—along with being in the rain shadow of neighboring Kaua‘i—explains the arid climate of the island. Its population was 84 in 2020.
Lehua Island is a small, crescent-shaped island in the Hawaiian islands, 0.7 miles (1.1 km) north of Ni'ihau, due west of Kauai. The uninhabited, 279-acre (1.13 km2) barren island is a tuff cone which is part of the extinct Ni'ihau volcano.
The Na Pali Coast provides a rugged grandeur of deep, narrow valleys ending abruptly at the sea. Waterfalls and swift flowing streams continue to cut these narrow valleys while the sea carves cliffs at their mouths. Extensive stone walled terraces can still be found on the valley bottoms where Hawaiians once lived and cultivated taro.
Kauai, often referred to as the Garden Isle, is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands. It's known for its lush, tropical landscapes, stunning beaches, and diverse range of outdoor activities. The 2020 United States census population of the island was 73,298. The most populous town is Kapa'a.
Iraivan is a Sivalingam temple, currently under construction in Hawaii, USA. It began with a vision of God Siva in 1975; carving began 1990; assembly 2001.
