Visit Waimea Falls Park, Oahu
Waimea Falls Park is located on the North Shore of Oahu. This 1,800 acre historical park helps tourists understand the lifestyle of ancient Hawaiian culture. View hula dancing and music performances using ancient Hawaiian instruments. Watch the cliff-diving performance off the top of the waterfall deep in the valley. Learn Hawaiian games of recreation and skill.
59-864 Kamehameha Highway
North Shore, HI
(808) 638-8511
Tour Volcanoes National Park, Big Island
On the Big Island of Hawaii, Volcanoes National Park is home to the Kilauea Volcano. It has been erupting actively and continuously since 1983, covering forests and populated areas and adding more land as it flows into the ocean. Explore the Thurston Lava Tube, the sulfur beds and the local natural habitat within the park. As a national park, it is also a nature preserve, home to the Hawaii State Bird, the Nene Goose, and other indigenous plants and animals.
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
P.O. Box 52
Hawai`i National Park, HI 96718-0052
(808) 985-6000
Drive the Road to Hana, Maui
If you are looking to find nature at its finest, you need to take the drive down Highway 360 on Maui, with its 600 curves and 54 bridges. You will be taken aback with towering waterfalls, coastal panoramas and endless miles of rainforest. Pack a lunch and your hiking shoes to find a special place to stop and enjoy Hawaii at its best. Be sure to pack bug spray and stay on approved roads if you are in a rental, or you may be liable for damages if the car breaks down or you have an accident.
Adventure Maui
(877) 678-7333
www.adventuremaui.com
Whale-Watching, Maui
You will be hard pressed to find a better place to go whale watching than Lahaina Harbor in Maui. Every winter, herds of humpback whales go through the Hawaiian waters to mate and birth their calves. Taking a boat out into the open waters just outside of the harbor will give you the best opportunity to see these endangered animals in their natural habitat--swimming, feeding and breeching. If you're lucky you can catch green sea turtles, dolphins and Hawaiian monk seals on your tour as well.
Pacific Whale Foundation
(808) 667-7447
Maui Classic Charters
(808) 736-5740
Tour Waimea Canyon, Kauai
Waimea Canyon was dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain. It is an enormous canyon that goes deep into the island. You can tour this by air or boat or hike the many trails stemming from Waimea Canyon Drive all the way down to Kokee State Park. There is a hiking trail for every level of hiker with every one giving spectators breathtaking views around every bend. Be sure to bring a rain jacket and sweater as conditions here change quickly and dramatically.
Roberts Hawaii
(866) 898-2519
About The Author
In 2001, Kay Miranda had her second screenplay purchased and produced, launching her writing career. She had a weekly column in "The Messenger," with work appearing in "Xquisite" and "Valley Scene Magazine." Miranda earned a Bachelor of Arts in bio-psychology from the University of Colorado.
