From a dark and hot volcano to a peaceful and serene waterfall seems like a nice transition to me. Even though that is not exactly the way our trip happened, but at this next location in my blog posts we got to see two water falls at the Akaka Falls State Park on the Big Island.
The Falls are located along the northeastern Hamakua Coast, you can see two gorgeous waterfalls on one short hike. You'll have a very pleasant 0.4-mile uphill hike that will take you through a lush rain-forest filled with wild orchids, bamboo groves and lovely draping ferns.
As you follow the paved footpath, you'll first see 100-foot Kahuna Falls which is also impressive even if not as large as the Akaka Falls is. Then you can continue to follow the loop around the bend, and you'll discover towering Akaka Falls which plummets 442-feet into a stream-eroded gorge. Beautiful Akaka Falls is perhaps the Big Island's most famous waterfall. It is also easily accessible (if you don't miss either of the two signs to it). This hike takes less than an hour and it is just breathtaking. Maybe even more so as I get older, but truly the sights are just awesome and around every corner is something else to make you stop and ponder for a while at the beauty that God has created here.
The falls are on the northeastern side of Hawaii’s Big Island, just north of Hilo, in an area called the Hamakua Coast. This area has 84 inches of rainfall a year, this area is mostly known for the Hamakua Heritage Corridor drive, a road trip along the coastline that passes by lush tropical rain-forests, waterfalls and lovely seaside views. In my humble opinion, this was one of the more gorgeous sights on the island of Hawaii. And it gets the LZ approval for whatever that is worth to you.
"As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I'll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I'll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can." — John Muir
Such overwhelming beauty. Thanks again for another look at our magnificent world. (Plus a very handsome couple.)
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ReplyDeleteThis place is topmost on my wish list to go. I've never been to Hawaii. Love the photo of you two in the middle.
Hi Jerry ~~ Beautiful scenery and so much lovely greenery and the waterfalls are magnificent. Not to mention the lovely couple. Nice to see a photo of the two of you together. You both look great and don't look like slowing down any day soon.
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Take great care, Regards, Merle.
Jerry
ReplyDeleteWhen Prince and I went for my big 50, when we flew into the airport I felt like we had landed on the moon. As we drove out to the hotel, words were spelled along the highway in rocks. Then Prince and I broke away from the group and took a ride around the Island. It is magnificent but you have to get out and explore. Looks like you did a great job of exploring. Peace
Hi Jerry ~~ Isn't Hawaii beautiful! I've only been there once, quite a while back for 16 days.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great pictures, they revive memories of a good vacation. I am sure yours was great too!
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I need to borrow your camera. I took some pictures of waterfalls here in Canada and they just didn't turn out. If I ever make to Hawaii, I'll buy another camera. Or just re-post your pictures on my Facebook as my own (just kidding)
ReplyDeleteI have heard that HI is a beautiful place and from your photos it must be so! Plus it gets your approval! I think they wrote that song, "I've been everywhere," about you and your wife!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos as always, and the two of you look great!
Wow, simply gorgeous! What a vacation. I lived in Hawaii three years and I hope to take my entire family back some day soon, very soon. We will see. Getting all their schedules coordinated will be the hardest part I think. Thanks for sharing!
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Wish I could stand the flight. It sure looks inviting.
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Stopped by to invite you to my new blog http://winding-roads.com/ -- I also thought you would be in a new place but seems you are stuck in Hawaii! Can't say I blame you! Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhere are you hiding? Did you move to Hawaii and forget about the rest of the world. I wouldn't blame you if you did!
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of pictures! I can just hear the water as it hits the pool below!
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