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Ke Ala Hele Makalae wins Rails to Trails Hall of Fame '24
Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails advocacy organization, announced in August 2024 that Ke Ala Hele Makalae on the...

Thomas Noyes
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Milestone in Coastal Path makai of Lihue Airport
Permits issued by Planning Commission for Kaua‘i’s Ke Ala Hele Makalae Building a world-class bike path is no simple endeavor. The County...

Thomas Noyes
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Ke Ala Hele Makalae honored in 10 Best Recreational Trails in the USA
Our shared public spaces have become more important than ever in the past year, giving us a place to get outside, get active and breathe...

Thomas Noyes
Feb 26, 20211 min read


Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path Progress – Kawaihau Spur Elevated Boardwalk – 2018
The connection in Kapaa from Kuhio Highway to the top of Kawaihau Road near Mahelona Hospital has been completed. The last progress...

Richard Sugiyama
Jan 1, 20182 min read


Wailua Path Opens
Story by Léo Azambuja | The Garden Island Newspaper | July 3, 2013 WAILUA — Nearly three months behind the original schedule, the Wailua...

Thomas Noyes
Jul 3, 20134 min read


Three-Quarters Century Ride
Lihue, March 10, 2013 — The lure of riding Kauai's less traveled back roads brought 18 bicyclists out for a 35 mile ride from Kalapaki to...

Thomas Noyes
Mar 10, 20132 min read


Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path Progress – Lydgate Park to Lihi Park – March 2013
Our Friend of the Path, Richard Sugiyama, provides historical perspectives on the construction of Ke Ala Hele Makalae over the years....

Richard Sugiyama
Mar 1, 20132 min read


Construction of the Wailua Beach portion of Ke Ala Hele Makalae starts
Construction of the path within the State's Kuhio Highway right-of-way along Wailua Beach began in early January, 2013. Following is a...

Thomas Noyes
Jan 2, 20134 min read


Ke Ala Hele Makalae Mini-Documentary
Ke Ala Hele Makalae: The Path that Goes by the Coast from preventionspeaks on Vimeo. This mini-doc asks the question "What does Ke Ala...

Thomas Noyes
Aug 31, 20121 min read


Father’s Day 2012 bike ride a primer of things to come
Garden Island Newspaper Monday, June 18, 2012 NAWILIWILI — Tommy Noyes and Dr. Randy Blake of the Kaua‘i Path led a group of bicyclists...

Dennis Fujimoto
Jun 18, 20122 min read


Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path Progress – Lydgate Park to Lihi Park – June 2012
Our Friend of the Path, Richard Sugiyama, provides historical perspectives on the construction of Ke Ala Hele Makalae over the years....

Richard Sugiyama
Jun 1, 20121 min read


Blessing for new section of Ke Ala Hele Makalae
KAPAA, HAWAII—According to a release issued by the County of Kauai, a blessing and groundbreaking for the next segment of Ke Ala Hele...

Thomas Noyes
Dec 21, 20112 min read


Wailua Homesteads Country Roads Ride
Wailua Homesteads roads don't typically have shoulders, so riding as part of a group added to the comfort level for riders unfamilair...

Thomas Noyes
Dec 17, 20111 min read


Kaumuali‘i Highway Expansion
The roadway connection between Lihue and Puhi was widened by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation (DOT) to accommodate two...

Thomas Noyes
Aug 26, 20111 min read


Summer Fun Kids Taught Bike Handling Skills
Dear Dr. Randy Blake, I had fun riding with you on June 20, 2011. I learned how to turn with hand signals. It is important to know this...

Thomas Noyes
Jun 20, 20111 min read


Mayor-A-Thons on Ke Ala Hele Makalae
Hopefully you have attended one of the Annual Mayor-a-thons! This fun 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 mile walk, stroll, jog, run, or bike event takes...

Thomas Noyes
Jun 11, 20111 min read


Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path Progress – Lydgate Park to Lihi Park – May 2011
Our Friend of the Path, Richard Sugiyama, provides historical perspectives on the construction of Ke Ala Hele Makalae over the years....

Richard Sugiyama
May 21, 20112 min read


Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path Progress – Lydgate Park to Lihi Park – February 2011
Our Friend of the Path, Richard Sugiyama, provides historical perspectives on the construction of Ke Ala Hele Makalae over the years. New...

Richard Sugiyama
Mar 1, 20111 min read


FASS (Fresh Air Sea Side) Ride
FASS Fun Route—Medium Ride FASS Fun Route—Long Ride

Thomas Noyes
Feb 20, 20111 min read
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