Waimea Canyon State Park
11.1 miles north of Kekaha on Koke'e Road (Highway 550); adjoins Koke'e State Park.
Rim overlooks one of the State's scenic treasures--the deep, colorful gorge of Waimea Canyon. Also viewpoint of Ni'ihau Island, wildland picnicking and short nature trail. Adjacent forest reserve with long, strenuous hike into and out of the canyon.
Kokee State Park
It was a 45 minute drive to Kokee State Park from the eastern shore. The canyon is only accessible by vehicle from the main highway around the circumference of the Horseshoe. You really need to plan your day in advance on Kauai.
Kaua‘i Island Tour - Part 04 - West Shore, Port Allen, Hanapepe, Waimea - Kaua‘i-TV
Kauai-TV’s West Shore tour. Topics include
Towns: Eleele, Port Allen, Hanapepe, Waimea
Points of Interest: Fort Elizabeth, Waimea Canyon, Kokee, Niihau
Beaches: Salt Pond Beach, Polihale, Kekaha Beach
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The rural, slow paced setting of west side Kaua‘i is set amongst a dramatic backdrop, with rich red soils and an arid environment that makes it a distinct ecological area of the island. This off the beaten path region contains one of the world’s most famous attractions, and also has a lively arts scene, shopping, and dining, where traces of cultural traditions remain.
On the way to the west side, you’ll also pass 3,100 stretching acres of coffee, which is the largest thriving farm in both Hawai‘i and the United States.
The quaint town of ‘Ele‘ele is home to Port Allen, which is a major location for boat tours of the breathtaking Nā Pali coastline.
Known as the “Biggest Littlest Town” on Kaua’i, the festive Hanapepe has an unmistakable architectural flair found in the shops and storefronts. As the art capital of the island, its vivacious history and creative edge make this locale well worth a visit. “A colorful, charming west-side town, Hanapepe has more art galleries than anywhere else on
Kaua’i.”
After exploring Hanapepe town, the neighboring Salt Pond Beach Park is a cultural cornerstone. The area is named for its Hawaiian salt collecting tradition, and is located next to the only natural salt ponds on Kaua’i. “The protective crescent-shaped cove makes it a great place for families to swim or snorkel, and it also remains a great surf and wind-surfing spot.”
Situated at mouth of the Waimea River, Fort Elizabeth is another historic landmark on the west side. Commonly known as the Russian Fort, built in 1817, this area is open for self-guided tours.
Stained with deep red sediment, the Waimea River flows into the highest elevation wet-forest in the world, Alaka’i Swamp. “Meandering through the scenic Waimea Canyon, this Kaua‘i river is just over 12 miles in length, and is one of the longest in the state.”
The town of Waimea, which translates as “red fresh water,” is founded on the flood plain of the river. Famously known as the site of Captains Cooks arrival to the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, Waimea Town is a historic Kaua‘i gem.
Waimea resides at the foot of one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders of Kaua’i. Waimea Canyon is a geological masterpiece of distant gorges, green valleys and flowing streams draped in layered lava rock. “Waimea Canyon is considered to be the grand canyon of the pacific.”
At fourteen miles long, one mile wide, and more than 3,600 feet deep, this iconic natural wonder encompasses the adjoining Waimea Canyon State Park and Kōkeʻe State Park. Traveling up the winding canyon road, the increasing elevation reveals chilly breezes, and an alternate ecosystem with sugi pine trees, regal koa forests, and native bird species, like the bright red ʻapapane.
Encompassing 4,345 acres, Kōkeʻe State Park has nineteen hiking trails to explore. Poised on a plateau between 3,200 and 4,200 feet, the park also has numerous overlooks that dot the road, like the picturesque Kalalau Lookout. “The overlook offers a view from over 4,000 feet above sea-level, where you can see for miles into the lush valleys and mountain seascapes.”
Kekaha Beach Park is the last lifeguarded western beach, with faraway views of the forbidden Niʻihau Island.
Signifying the beginning of a world renowned seventeen mile contiguous stretch of golden sand, Polihale is just beyond Mana Village and a (five mile long) dirt sugarcane road. “The longest beach in the state of Hawai’i, Polihale State Park features scenic views of the majestic Nā Pali coastline, magical sunsets, and sand dunes reaching 100 feet.”
Despite the enchanting allure of this famous beach, strong currents with no lifeguard make it very dangerous for swimming and other ocean activities. This beach is extremely hot, with clear days and little shade by the shoreline.
Experience the west side of Kaua’i, a treasure of island history, arts, and distinctive shopping and dining tucked away in the spectacular natural splendor.
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Driving to Waimea Canyon on Kauai
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Waimea Canyon Trail, Kauai
Marcia narrating the Waimea Canyon Trail on the island of Kauai, in Hawaii.
Camping at Polihale Park, Kauai
Camping with Paul, Sara, Lucian, Kaimi, Rosie, Liz and myself.
Visiting Polihale State Park, Park in Waimea, Hawaii, United States
Polihale State Park is a remote wild beach on the western side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is the most western publicly accessible area in Hawaii, although the privately owned island of Niihau is further west. The park is miles away from the town of Kekaha, and it can only be reached via a poorly marked, dirt sugarcane road, making a four-wheel drive vehicle preferable. The beach is several miles long, yet only the area known as Queen's Pond offers safe swimming. For more info, visit this link:
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Pond Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
Pond Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
June 4, 2007
Camping at Polihale
Camping at Polihale Park, Kauai, with Kaimi, Rosie, Paul, Sara, Lucian, Liz and John. Sunday morning, April 13, 2008
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Polihale camping!
Vlogging in Hawaii-Hiking to the reservoir picking guava.
Today I hiked to the Wai Ta reservoir and took video. I searched for guavas as well and managed to find a few. Excuse the camera work, it's hard to keep an iPhone steady when hiking such a steep dense area but I'll get better with time. Enjoy.
The week in Hilo, Hawaii overlooking Wailoa River State Park. August 3-9, 2014
The week in Hilo, Hawaii via a time-lapse movie overlooking Hilo’s Wailoa River State Park. Images courtesy of UH-Hilo. The Big Island was hit by Tropical Storm Iselle August 7-8, 2014.
Heeia State Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Kekaha
A Day @ Kekaha Beach...West Shore Kaua'i
What's Happening to Kauai's West Side Beaches?
What's Happening to Kauai's West Side Beaches?
Presented at Kauai's Hanapepe Library in October, 2013. The Hawaiian Marine Environment series is sponsored by the Friends of the Hanapepe Public Library.
This lecture focuses on the most current beach measuring methods and data from the first year of beach survey and investigations by the team of
*Chuck Blay, geologist - presenting up to date science;
*Stephen Taylor, instructor at Kauai Community College - presenting educational value for Marine Option Student participation;
*Ruby Pap, University of Hawaii Sea Grant - presenting public policy and data use;
*Jana Rothenberg, videographer with janaj productions.
*Jin-Wah Lau's award winning poster was also presented.
The West Side Beach Monitoring and Surveying Program began in October 2012 and will extend for several years into the future. When the beaches at the Pacific Missile Range Facility were increasing and the beaches in Kekaha were decreasing and eroding away, the survey team was poised to find out why.
Kauai has arguably the most beautiful and valuable beaches in the State, attracting over one million visitors each year. According to long term historical shoreline change data from the United States Geologic Service and the University of Hawaii, 70% of Kauai's beaches are eroding and 6 kilometers of beaches have been lost since the beginning of last century. This loss has lasting impacts on coastal ecosystems, hazard resiliency, cultural identity, recreation, and tourism.
Scientific data documenting short-term seasonal beach erosion patterns is an important tool for coastal management and planning for the future. Our shoreline monitoring and education program on south and west shore beaches will supplement the long term data described above, and will document beach behavior prior to and post scheduled beach nourishment activities.
This program will begin to fulfill the need for scientific data on short-term beach fluctuations on Kauai, and a need for more community understanding of how beaches behave. This will provide positive strides in developing appropriate community responses to erosion that promote healthy beaches. The program will also provide a successful model that can be replicated Island and Statewide.
Thank you, Jean Souza, Hawaiian Marine Environment Series Coordinator and Karen Ikemoto, Librarian at Hanapepe Public Library, for your commitment to public information and involvement on Kauai.
The lecture series is sponsored by Friends of the Hanapepe Public Library and is free and open to the public. For more information, or to request special accommodations, you may call the library staff at (808) 335-8418.
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Pacific Missile Range Facility
The Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands is a U.S. naval facility and airport located five nautical miles northwest of the central business district of Kekaha, in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States.
PMRF is the world's largest instrumented, multi-dimensional testing and training missile range. US Military and subcontractors favor its relative isolation, ideal year-round tropical climate and encroachment-free environment. It is the only range in the world where submarines, surface ships, aircraft and space vehicles can operate and be tracked simultaneously. There are over 1,100 square miles of instrumented underwater range and over 42,000 square miles of controlled airspace. The base itself covers roughly 2,385 acres.
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60 seconds in Kekaha, Kauai
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