Comments on: Visting Kauai’s Waimea Canyon

By: Honoring 50 Years of Statehood in Hawaii

Honoring 50 Years of Statehood in Hawaii — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:33:32 +0000

[...] Waiamea Canyon [...]

By: Charmian

Charmian — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:13:19 +0000

I've never been to Hawaii, but this makes a trip very temping. Would love to do the coffee tasting.

By: Charmian

Charmian — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:13:19 +0000

I've never been to Hawaii, but this makes a trip very temping. Would love to do the coffee tasting.

By: Kris @ Big Island On The Cheap

Kris @ Big Island On The Cheap — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:08:01 +0000

Swoon! Waimea Canyon is gorgeous. We hiked in (can't recall the name of the trail off the top of my head) and have some amazing shots from within the canyon. Made it all the way in to one small waterfall and my husband and son ventured out to the TOP of another. Too high up for me! The hike was probably 5 miles round trip, and *steep* coming out. Bring plenty of water, and make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen – much of the trip was in the hot sun.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:16:29 +0000

Thanks, Sheila. It’s always good to hear a first-hand account of a travel experience. That’s what this blog is all about.

By: Seafarer

Seafarer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:27:23 +0000

Hi Donna,

Glad you liked the kid's hike post, and yes, it would be fine for reasonably fit and agile boomers. I have a bum knee (old torn ACL) but as long as I was careful in a couple of spots (slide-y downhill sections of trail) I was fine.

By: kerrydexter

kerrydexter — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:04:53 +0000

thanks for the phots Donna. they give a great idea of the place.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:02:51 +0000

Yes, Vera, we were lucky. I’ve learned from my research that the best time to see a sunny view is earlier in the morning rather than later. We were there mid-morning and it was already hazy. Luckily, it wasn’t foggy like you’re experience.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:19 +0000

Heather, your hike sounds awesome. Thanks for telling me about it. It’s on the list for next time.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:56:09 +0000

Jennifer, the coffee plantation had videos to watch, a glass-enclosed demonstration room and lots of coffee to sample. On the same trip, we also took this tubing excursion. That's our favorite. We also enjoyed a ziplining/kayaking/hiking safari. Plus you shouldn't miss a snorkeling excursion along the Na Pali coast. I know that whatever you do, you'll have fun. I'd love to be in Kauai right now. Safe travels.