Waimea Canyon State Park

When we got up in the morning it was still raining, so we put down the tent and went to the town of Hanapepe to have breakfast at a coffee shop called Little Fish Cafe. It was nice and pleasant. After buying some food and supplies to protect the tent, we drove to the Waimea Canyon State Park.

We had planned to hike the Pihea trail and spend the night at the Kawaikoi camp. Unfortunately, the heavy rain and the risk of flooding made it too dangerous and we had to change our plans. We tried to do some other hike, but the woman at the information center discouraged us so we just ended up driving to all the lookouts we could - which are not that many, since some parts are only accessible with a four-wheel drive vehicle or by foot.

Still, I'm happy we got to visit the Waimea Canyon. Pictures really don't do justice to its beauty and the views. I hope I get to hike it and spend the night there some other time.Read more