{"product_id":"kauai-magazine-summer-2025-print-edition","title":"Kauai Magazine - Summer 2025 Print Edition","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Kauai like never before in our Summer 2025 issue—exclusive interviews, epic hikes, hidden beaches, and the island’s untold stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the Summer 2025 issue of Kauai Magazine, where we take you behind the scenes on Kauai with our expert and in-depth knowledge of the island. In this issue we interview Dr. David Burney of the recently-closed Makauwahi Cave Reserve, brave the bumpy road to powerful Polihale Beach, talk with the Kauai Mermaid Tara Coyote, hike up the Okolehao Trail for a birds-eye view of Hanalei, meander through Smith’s Tropical Paradise with the peacocks in Wailua, try one of Hawaii’s most iconic foods at The Musubi Truck, sit down with artist Kimberly Kirk, and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82 pages of mostly ad-free content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3 by 11.7 inches (A4 size)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kauaimagazine.com\/collections\/kauai-magazine-digital-edition\/products\/kauai-magazine-summer-2025-digital-edition\"\u003eDigital Edition\u003c\/a\u003e for immediate download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e6 \/ The Makauwahi Cave Reserve: Why it Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its recent closure, Hawaii’s richest fossil site faces an uncertain future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e12 \/ Digging Deeper with Dr. David Burney\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than three decades, paleoecologist Dr. David Burney has been peeling back the layers of Kauai’s deep history at the Makauwahi Cave Reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e18 \/ Kauai’s Ancient Mega-Tsunami\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA massive tsunami that struck Kauai more than 400 years ago serves as a warning for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e20 \/ The Beaches of Kauai\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the lush North Shore to the breezy East Side, and from the sunny South Shore to the wide-open West Side, each stretch of shoreline tells a different tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e26 \/ Polihale Beach\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the pavement runs out on Kauai’s West Side, a different kind of journey begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e30 \/ Diving Deeper with Tara Coyote, the Kauai Mermaid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Q\u0026amp;A, we dive into Tara’s journey, passions, and what it truly means to live a life of grace, courage, and aloha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e42 \/ Above it All: Kauai’s Okolehao Trail\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not just a hike. It’s a rite of passage for anyone who wants to see Kauai’s North Shore from the kind of angle normally reserved for birds and helicopters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e46 \/ The Musubi Truck\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sleek black-and-white food truck is quietly redefining one of Hawaii’s most iconic foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e52 \/ Smith’s Tropical Paradise\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a garden, Smith’s is an immersive experience that offers a peaceful retreat from the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e56 \/ The Kauai Museum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour perfect first or last stop on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e60 \/ The Shops at Kukui’ula\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to island style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e66 \/ Q\u0026amp;A with Artist Kimberly Kirk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimberly uses the island’s own elements, such as Kauai’s red dirt and indigo found on the side of the road, to create her artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e78 \/ The Price of Paradise: Kauai’s Worker Housing Crisis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow wages, soaring home prices, and inadequate infrastructure are driving Kauai’s workforce out of the communities they serve. By Allison Frascatore\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Magazine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47092314865821,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2448\/6511\/files\/summer2025cover3.png?v=1750607786","url":"https:\/\/www.kauaimagazine.com\/products\/kauai-magazine-summer-2025-print-edition","provider":"Kauai Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}