Waimea Canyon
“The Grand Canyon of the Pacific” on Kauai
A 3,000-foot-deep gorge of red earth and green ridges cutting across the west side of Kauai, with waterfalls threading the far walls. The drive up to Kōke’e strings together one staggering overlook after another.
The shot
Waipo’o Falls in the red-and-green canyon.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Kōke’e State Park
- Kalalau Lookout
- Nā Pali overlooks
- Waipo’o Falls trail
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