The Na Pali Coast stretches east as far as the eye can see on an hour-long scenic helicopter flight. This 17-mile undulating stretch of coast on the island of Kauai's northwest shore is too rugged ...

When Capt. Cook visited in 1778, Westerners begin traveling to the islands — the Na Pali coast, though first settled, remained remote and one of the last truly wild parts of Kauai.

Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is too rugged for roads, but it can be admired by land, sea and air. For some travelers, it is the most compelling part of the North Shore.

KAUAI, Hawaii -- "The Na Pali Coast is the Mount Everest of sea kayaking," says Micco Godinez as he helps unload a trailer stacked with 16-foot tandem kayaks at Ha'ena State Park on Kauai's north ...

UPDATE: 7 p.m. One person is dead and two are missing after a helicopter crashed in waters about a quarter-mile off Hanakoa Valley along the Na Pali Coast today, Kauai County officials said.

The state Land Department is investigating after Kauai advocates say a cruise ship got to close to shore at the Na Pali Coast. (Courtesy) “It’s just plain wrong to be in that close to the shore.

An aviation expert weighs in on the difficulties. The rugged 15 mile plus Na Pali coast presents challenges for the search operation in the wake of Thursday's helicopter crash.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - First responders from multiple agencies are continuing to search for two people missing after a fatal tour helicopter crashed off Kauai’s Na Pali Coast.