HAWAII
Molokai

On Molokai, residents live a traditional Polynesian lifestyle. The west end of this long, narrow, mountainous island is arid plains. The east end is a tropical rain forest; the north shore features deep ravines and tropical life.

Keeping modernity at bay has become a point of pride for islanders here. Missing but not missed are fast-food chains, elevators, traffic signals, and crowds.

Molokai Ranch offers 53,000 acres for camping, horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking, and cultural hikes. Molokai Ranch Wildlife Park is home to rare African and Indian animals.

New on Molokai

• Historic Halawa Valley has reopened to hikers who join a guided tour with locally born guide Pilipo Solatori.
• World-class spear diver Walter Naki offers snorkeling and diving adventures off the coast of Molokai.
• Alex Puaa specializes in half and full-day, four-wheel drive tours into Molokai's outback.