Kauai "The Garden Isle"

Captain James Cook landed near what is now the town of Waimea in January,1778. Sugar is Kauai's main industry, with pineapple, papaya and beef also being important. Fruit, macadamia nuts, coconuts and hogs are also valuable commodities.

A single volcano erupted about eight million years ago out of the Pacific and Kauai was born with 555 square miles of land. All that remains of the volcano is 5,208 ft. Mount Waialeale. ... (more)