Hawaii is home to many natural wonders - one of the biggest of which is Waimea Canyon on the island of Kauai.
Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific in reference to its counterpart in Arizona, this awe-inspiring rift in the Earth is more than 3,000 feet deep, ten miles long and one mile wide, and offers spectacular views from a variety of vantage points.
Those visiting Kauai's state park will be able to take advantage of a number of different trails around the canyon, including those suited to beginner hikers and those for more experienced ones.
Two of the main trails around Waimea Canyon are the Iliau Nature Loop and the Kukui Trail, the former of which is perfect for nature lovers interested in both the island's greenery and the views of the canyon, while the latter is an adventurous route down the west side that makes a 2,000-foot elevation drop to the floor of the canyon.
You can also find several lookout points along Waimea Canyon Drive, the main road running through the region.
If you're planning to stay in Hawaii for a while, other attractions in Kauai include the sweeping green cliffs of the Napali Coast on the north shore of the island, along with the Fern Grotto and its swathes of hanging vegetation to the east.
Nature lovers will also want to visit Wailua River, which is perfect for kayaking and turns into Wailua Falls, where huge streams of water crash down an 80-foot drop.
Other points of interest include the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, which harbours 31 species of birds, as well as the 52-foot Kilauea Lighthouse, the ancient Menehune Fishpond and Kauai's various beautiful beaches, which offer snorkelling, swimming and other activities - as well as being perfect locations for romantic walks and sunbathing.
If you're organising your stay in Kauai around particular events, the biggest ones to look out for are the annual Festival of Lights in Lihue in December, the Waimea Town Celebration in February and the week-long Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts in Po'ipu in March.
The Kauai Museum's May Day Festival is also worth a visit for those interested in how the famous Hawaiian garlands - known as lei - are made.
Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific in reference to its counterpart in Arizona, this awe-inspiring rift in the Earth is more than 3,000 feet deep, ten miles long and one mile wide, and offers spectacular views from a variety of vantage points.
Those visiting Kauai's state park will be able to take advantage of a number of different trails around the canyon, including those suited to beginner hikers and those for more experienced ones.
Two of the main trails around Waimea Canyon are the Iliau Nature Loop and the Kukui Trail, the former of which is perfect for nature lovers interested in both the island's greenery and the views of the canyon, while the latter is an adventurous route down the west side that makes a 2,000-foot elevation drop to the floor of the canyon.
You can also find several lookout points along Waimea Canyon Drive, the main road running through the region.
If you're planning to stay in Hawaii for a while, other attractions in Kauai include the sweeping green cliffs of the Napali Coast on the north shore of the island, along with the Fern Grotto and its swathes of hanging vegetation to the east.
Nature lovers will also want to visit Wailua River, which is perfect for kayaking and turns into Wailua Falls, where huge streams of water crash down an 80-foot drop.
Other points of interest include the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, which harbours 31 species of birds, as well as the 52-foot Kilauea Lighthouse, the ancient Menehune Fishpond and Kauai's various beautiful beaches, which offer snorkelling, swimming and other activities - as well as being perfect locations for romantic walks and sunbathing.
If you're organising your stay in Kauai around particular events, the biggest ones to look out for are the annual Festival of Lights in Lihue in December, the Waimea Town Celebration in February and the week-long Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts in Po'ipu in March.
The Kauai Museum's May Day Festival is also worth a visit for those interested in how the famous Hawaiian garlands - known as lei - are made.
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