Last year, 73 rescues were recorded in the Kalalau area, which is the highest total in the past five years, the Kauai Fire Department told SFGATE in an email. This year, from Jan.

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The Ice Age Trail is celebrating 45 years as a national scenic trail. To celebrate, people are being challenged to hike 45 miles and explore the state.