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Waimea Slideshow
Waimea
Travel Blogs from Waimea, United States
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Why? Because it's easier than crossing the canyon
... little rainy the last couple of days so at first sign of sunshine we headed out early all the way around the island to Waimea Canyon. Waimea is called the Grand Canyon of the South Pacific - while it lacks the grand size of the mainland namesake, it ...
A Grown-Up Playground
Christie and I went to Waimea Falls Park across from Waimea Beach on the north shore. It was so much fun! We climbed trees, swam to the waterfall, and took so many ...
Long Hike, Boardwalk, Pulled Hammie
... full day in Kauai, we decided to go for a hike. We looked through our Ultimate Kauai guide, and settled on a hike in the Waimea Canyon park: the Pihea trail to the Alaka'i Swamp. We had some nice views on the way up to the trailhead (see ...
Visit to Waimea falls
Walked along to Waimea Falls park as it was only about a mile from where we were staying and checked some of the beaches on the way. The vegetation here is totally different to anywhere we have ...
Nanny in Hawaii
... For 3 months I became a nanny to twin 3-year-old boys on the big island of Hawaii. I lived in the quaint town of Waimea, about one hour outside of Kona... 15 minutes from some beautiful beaches! Although work kept me occupied for much of the time I was ...
Time travellers and Turtles
Today we crossed the international date line – so we lived 15th May 2011 twice!! After spending a full day in Fiji we boarded a plane in Nadi at 10:30pm, took a 6 hour flight and landed in Honolulu at 7am the same morning - 15th May 2011! We didn't ...
Day Three: Town of Waimea and Waipi'o Valley
In the morning we watched some people surf, stopped in the town of Waimea in the afternoon for some fudge, and continued on to Waipi'o Valley. I am constantly amazed at the lack of tourists on the Big Island. Not even tourists, but people ...
And We're Off!
... for breakfasts, and we had teriyaki chicken for dinner. It was very good, nice and tender and cheap. We stopped at Ishihara's grocery in Waimea that we had been to before on a previous trip to Kauai. We knew it often had bento boxes and we were glad to ...
Camping on the Beach and Island Exploring
... and I were back to Hauula and did a hike up one of the mountains. We later went back to the North Shore of the island and spent some time at Waimea Beach, before enjoying a beautiful sunset. Taking advantage of our days on the island! ...
Parker Ranch - Waimea (Kamuela)
... 8226;•••••• www.youtube.com/user/travelswithlobo ********************************************************** The Parker Ranch - Waimea (Big Island) Our extensive travels yesterday took us near the town of Waimea ...
Nu'alolo / Awa'awapuhi Loop Trail
The roosters started crowing around 4:00AM the next morning and even though I was wide awake, it was so cold I couldn't make myself get up out of bed to get my head lamp and book to read. So I laid in bed and stared in the dark, waiting for it to get ...
Finding Hawaiian History and "Little Switzerland"
... No. 270. In the hamlet of Hawi, located near the northernmost point of Big Island , we headed south towards Waimea on Highway 250. This has to be one of the most pleasant stretches of ridge driving in Hawaii . My ...
Relaxing on the North Shore of Hawaii
Hey, Been busy over the last few days, currently Staying in a place called pupukea near Waimea Bay on Hawaii's North Shore. I love this place and could come here every year for like a month, its so relaxed and calming. I imagine its like Byron Bay 10 ...
Swooping Mt. Wai'ale'ale
... quite a sight to see. The ledge was really something to see. I hope it shows up in the video. We also flew into the Waimea canyon, right over the Kukui trail that we hiked. Such a beautiful canyon. Jim didn't really fly with Jerry much so I seldom ...
Big Island - Mauna Kea - Life at 13,000 Feet
... to as the Cross-Island Road . The Saddle Road , which is the only road that traverses the island from Hilo to Waimea, is prohibited to rental cars except of course the four-wheel vehicles of Harper Car Rental. (What a monopoly!) ...
Kukui Trail
... Kukui Trail. This is down the road a way so we took the car this time. The trail descends 2000 feet in 2 ½ miles into the Waimea canyon. There were beautiful Yellow Silk Oaks at the beginning of the trail. The first half of the trail is out in the open ...
Waimea - Where it All Started
... 8226;•••••••••• www.youtube.com/user/travelswithlobo ********************************************************** Waimea - Where it All Started The year was 1778 and the day was January 18 - ...
Waimea Canyon - Kauai's Breath Taking Wonder
... Real Time Message: September 30, 2008 I have now returned to Prince George, BC after my three month "Grand Tour of America (Canada and the United States). Before starting a video blog of this trip I would like to finish the Hawaii blog. ...
The Big Island of Hawaii 4) Kohala & Saddle Road
... is a pretty burg nestled around 2600' above sea level in the center of Parker Ranch, the largest ranch in the United States (at 225,000 acres, it at one time comprised 9% of the Big Island). The town is situated on the ...
Oh Dark 3:00 AM
... of the Na'pali coast, had it not been for rain and fog. We opted for dryer ground and headed back toward the town of Waimea. Onward North to Polihale beach. Before we began our trek for the day and were looking at tours to do, I mentioned that it ...
Sep 26, 2006
Waipi'o Valley
... this is one of many random experiences that I encountered during my two weeks in Hawaii - it's a pretty crazy place! Drove inland to Waimea for an overnight stop, but as there are no budget options in the town, I found the cheapest motel, costing $64 a ...
Kauai Adventures
Hiking, canoeing, snorkeling, watching the sunset with a bottle of wine and fresh sushi. What more could you ask for on an island vacation? We were staying right across from the Poipu State park, so we took a quick walk on our first full day in ...
Russian Fort Elizabeth
A Russian fort on US soil. OK, it was before Hawaii became a state. It was from 1817. Now pretty much a rock wall is all that is left in a star pattern. ...
From the Valley Isle to the Garden Isle
... that that would NEVER happen in L.A. We were hungry after the scuba shop, so we went to Wrangler's, a steakhouse in Waimea that the hotel recommended. They were pretty good, Hawaiians definitely like their steaks. For dessert, we shared the sampler, ...
Day 5
... Kauai. We drove up north last night so decided to head south today. Jennifer Schielke (from Kauai) highly recommended Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park. It was amazing! It looked just like a green Grand Canyon. It's hard ...
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