Float slowly up the Wailua River of Kauai. You see the native plants growing up and tumbling over the edges of this river. There are other boats near you. Traditional Hawaiian song drift across the water as you head towards your destination — the romantic and natural beauty of Fern Grotto. This sacred place, hidden off the river banks, is a stories and sacred spot. Once untouched by common hands, it is now a popular tourist attraction. It is place where lovers hold hands and even wed. Here, at Fern Grotto, among the lush rainforest and verdant ferny, the sound of music in the air, you feel close to the Gods. You also come to realize more than before why Kauai is called the "Garden Island." Fern Grotto is one of the natural wonders of the island of Kauai. Unreachable, except by boat, it is a place of greenery and enchantment. Take a 20 or 20 minute ride up the only navigable river in Hawaii to reach it. You are now entering the sacred precinct of ancient Kauai, the very birthplace of the royalty of this island. Step from the boat. Stroll slowly along the paved path through rainforest. It is but a short walk. At the end, you will find the Fern Grotto. This is a natural carving out of lava. Here, ferns grow in clumps out of and on this million of years old grotto. They grow out of the ceiling, hanging upside down in a display of greenery. You stand, enchanted as the sounds of traditional Hawaiian music flows around you. The grotto is a natural amphitheater. Its acoustics, like the moment, blend perfectly with the natural beauty of the surroundings.
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