The Big Island’s tallest waterfall, Hiilawe Falls cascades down 1,300 feet in the back of Waipio.

Waipio Valley is a mile wide at the coast and almost six miles deep.

On either side of the valley are cliffs reaching almost 2000 feet in elevation

And, of course, the trees. I hope you’ve enjoyed the four views from todays visit to Waipio Valley on the northern Hamakua Coast of the Big Island.

Went out to see where the hot lava enters the ocean in the Puna Region of Hawaii. The powers that be keep you a safe distance from the flow but it
is still an awe-inspiring spectacle.

We went on a 4 mile hike today which required a trek through a rain forest to get to the crater floor of Kilauea in Volcanoes National Park. While
walking on the crater floor, you pass the still steaming openings from the last eruption and can feel the scorching heat if you put your hand too
close. The rain forest walk was definitely more serene.