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Recreation >Outdoor
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Surfing remains the major recreation for Hawaiians, with other aquatic action -- swimming, canoeing, surf skis, sail boarding and sailing ranking high too. A number of open water swimming races highlight the year, as do various lifeguard contests and much else.
Underwater SNUBA and SCUBA are gradually replacing the traditional Hawaiian diving skills. However, Hawaiians still treasure the ability to dive deep, spear dinner fish and capture lobsters and other marine edibles.
Big game fishing is, of course, a major source of income on the Big Island where world record Blue Marlin and other species are taken from relatively flat water. It's available on other islands as well. Locals are avid bank, reef, beach, bay and cliff anglers too. There's even decent freshwater fishing for bass, peacock bass, trout and other species.
On land, Hawaii offers some of the best camping in the US, and it's completely overlooked by the vast majority of visitors. Contact Tourism for each island, the State Park system or the National Park System for reservations. Many parks require reservations six month to a year ahead.
Biathlons build up to the Iron Man on Hawaii and each weekend finds a swimming, biking or running race somewhere in the islands.
Horses come into play on the many Hawaiian Rodeos and are widely available for rent. Polo season runs May to September on Sundays and during the King Kamehameha Floral Parade in June women in costume ride from Honolulu out to Waikiki. There is some dressage and three-day events as well.
Organized sports are a major recreational activity with high school athletics only now giving way to professional football and, to a lesser extent, baseball and basketball. The Hula Bowl is, of course, popular, but the NFL Pro Bowl is the big professional event. Golf, offers more Hawaiian tournaments than are found in any other state. |
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