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Hawaii Paddling Travel Guide

Other Guides for Hawaii

Top Paddling Destinations In Hawaii

Oahu, HI
(23 mi.)
Molokai, HI
(25 mi.)

Travel Guides In Hawaii

Pacific Coast Paddling States/Provinces

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Hawaii Overview

There's no place on earth quite like this handful of sun-drenched, mid-Pacific islands. The Hawaii of South Seas literature and Hollywood films really does exist. Here you'll find palm-fringed blue lagoons, lush rainforests, hidden gardens, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers running through rugged canyons, and soaring volcanoes. And oh, those beaches -- gold, red, black, and even green sands caressed by an endless surf. The possibilities for adventure -- and relaxation -- are endless. Each of the six main islands is separate, distinct, and infinitely complex. There's far too much to see and do on any 2-week vacation, which is why so many people return to the Aloha State year after year. Read More

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Feature Articles

Island Hopper, Island Hiker
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Captain Cook Never Sailed Here
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Ahu O Laka, Oahu
Hawaii
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Where to play, eat, and stay in the Hawaiian Islands
High Over Hawaii
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The Island's Resident Sports Gurus Spill Their Secret Favorite Places
December Active/Adventure Travel Guide

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Practical Advice

Adventure Travel 101
GORPTravel’s Kate Tucker and Linda Long answer our burning questions about the tao of adventure travel
Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Hawaiian Seascapes
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $3995, 8 days
We are proud to introduce yacht adventures in America's very own paradise, the Hawaiian Islands. This unique six-island itinerary allows you to...

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Gear

Complete Gear Archives: Paddling
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things paddling.
KayakPro Nemo Sea Kayak
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H2Aaahh
Necky Manitou 13
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Float and Gloat
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Not every playboat is for whitewater. Maximize your summer fun on lakes, rivers, and oceans with these versatile sit-on-top kayaks.
Sea Me
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British adventure filmmaker JUSTINE CURGENVEN, 33, elevates sea kayaking to the highest level of action sports: cool videos!

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Fitness

Power Stroke
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Get fit for summer's hottest sport—in less time than you'd think
City Without Limits
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Seattle
The Shape of Your Life
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Beyond the Weight Room