| If you think that Hawaii only offers sun and surf, | | | | resting and unwinding, but kids crave action! One |
| you couldn't be more wrong. There is much more | | | | way to visit remote areas of the Hawaiian Islands |
| for a family to do on the islands of Hawaii, | | | | while helping the kids expend their energy is taking |
| including taking advantage some world-class skiing! | | | | a bicycle tour. Many tour companies rent bicycles, |
| Hawaii is home to Mauna Kea, which when | | | | so you and your family can take a two-wheeled |
| measured from its undersea base to its | | | | tour of parts of the island you haven't visited |
| 13,000-foot summit, is the tallest mountain in the | | | | before. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day |
| world. If you are visiting Hawaii in the winter, you | | | | exploring inland island beauty! |
| can actually ski on Mauna Kea! However, skiing | | | | Hawaii is famous for its many volcanoes. The |
| and snowboarding are not what draws most | | | | town of Volcano, Hawaii, is one of the best |
| visitors to the summit of Mauna Kea. At the top | | | | locations to visit some of the lesser known, and |
| of the majestic mountain is the sunset and | | | | therefore less crowded, volcanoes on the islands. |
| stargazing tour. This experience starts at the | | | | Start with a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National |
| base of the mountain where professionally trained | | | | Park, where you can see actual flowing lava. |
| guides take guests in luxurious all-terrain vehicles | | | | That's sure to be a hit with the kids! |
| to the mountain's summit where an astronomy | | | | Of course, the kids will want to spend some time |
| center is located. Guests can view the stars and | | | | at the beach. If you are looking for a less |
| planets from the super-sized telescope in the | | | | crowded place to enjoy the sand and sun of |
| observatory. Dinner is included, as well as coats | | | | Hawaii's famous beaches, head to the island of |
| for each guest, because it is surprisingly cool at | | | | Lanai. Lanai is one of the lesser-known islands |
| the top of the mountain. This is a great family | | | | among tourists, and has excellent sites for |
| activity that many people miss on the islands of | | | | snorkeling. The Manele Bay and Hulopo'e Beach |
| Hawaii. The trip lasts around eight hours, so plan | | | | are particularly good places to enjoy the water. |
| on spending the day on this adventure. Keep in | | | | It is possible to enjoy Hawaii with your children |
| mind, though, that young children are not advised | | | | without battling the crowds at the more |
| to participate, as they can experience altitude | | | | tourist-friendly areas. All it takes is a little research |
| sickness. | | | | and ingenuity. Try these locations for an exciting |
| One problem many kids experience on vacation is | | | | Hawaiian family adventure! |
| boredom. Parents look forward to spending time | | | | |