| When you think of warm water, lots of sun and | | | | Mauna Kea on the Big Island is usually blanketed |
| seemingly endless beaches, what comes to mind? | | | | with snow from late November through April. Only |
| For many, it's Hawaii. But there is more to do in | | | | advanced skiers should attempt to brave these |
| Hawaii than sunbathe. Learn about the countless | | | | slopes, however. |
| Hawaii adventures that you can have on your | | | | And, of course, there is the ocean. This is an area |
| next visit to this beautiful paradise destination. | | | | that should not be overlooked. Believe it or not, |
| You can explore Hawaii on land, air or sea and | | | | some people have gone to the island and never |
| take advantage of all the state has to offer. | | | | stepped foot in the water! Gentle waves along |
| For hikers, there are fabulous nature trails on | | | | with the shallow water make learning how to surf |
| every Hawaiian island, including treks for beginners | | | | at Waikiki Beach perfect. Hanauma bay offers |
| and experts. On Maui, Haleakala is revered as one | | | | snorkeling while off Lanai's south shore are the |
| of the state's best hiking spots. A favorite hike on | | | | Cathedrals, which is a wonderful SCUBA diving |
| Oahu is the 45-minute climb to the top of | | | | location. Deep Sea fishing can be found off |
| Diamond Head, where visitors are rewarded with | | | | Kailua-Kona and the Tuna and Marlin are ready to |
| sweeping views of Waikiki, Honolulu and the Pacific | | | | be caught. If you would like to kayak, head on |
| Ocean. On the Big Island, head to Hawaii | | | | over to Kauai and go along the Napali Coast for |
| Volcanoes National Park and take on the Kilauea | | | | some breath taking views. |
| Iki Trail, a five-mile adventure that begins at the | | | | Take to the skies and get a bird's-eye view of |
| Thurston Lava Tube. | | | | paradise. You'll find numerous hang-gliding and |
| If hiking is not your thing and you would rather | | | | helicopter adventures on just about every |
| pedal your way through Hawaii, you will not be | | | | Hawaiian island. You can even go skydiving on |
| left out. Haleakala offers a downhill ride that is | | | | Oahu, where a licensed professional will join you |
| very enjoyable in both exercise and scenery. | | | | on a tandem jump at 13,000 feet. Imagine the |
| Then there is the Garden of the Gods on Lanai. | | | | adrenaline rush of free-falling 5,000 feet before |
| This looks like the surface of the moon with very | | | | your parachute opens! |
| colorful rocks. | | | | But that's still not all. You can also enjoy camping, |
| Another very popular way to see the islands is | | | | windsurfing, whale watching and more. This list |
| horseback riding. The big island is home to Parker | | | | just goes on and on. So when you are planning |
| Ranch. Weighing in at 175,000 acres, it is the | | | | your next Hawaiian vacation, plan on doing |
| largest ranches in the entire United States. | | | | something, rather than nothing. |
| Skiing? In Hawaii? Yes, indeed. The summit of | | | | |