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Swim under Hawaii Waterfalls
The and Hawaii ... Travel Ezine, dated 07/11/02, by Lisa Weber
01. Title Article - Swim under Hawaii Waterfalls
02. Travel deals - two cruises, oahu and maui packages
03. Hawaiian Word - kipuka
04. Hawaiian article - Keep Kealakekua Wild
05. Featured Website - HawaiianRainforest.org
Aloha everyone, first off this is the first ezine in a
month because of all the problems I have been having with
my mail list server. I have purchased a new one, so
hopefully those problems are over. If anyone has any
problems receiving, reading, or subscribing/unsubscribing
with this new program *please* let me know.
If you have missed the last few issues they are here:
Thanks for your patience!
On another note, I'm sure several of you have seen or
taken your kids to see the Disney Lilo and Stitch movie,
and if you'd like to join in a local discussion about
it, the Honolulu Advertiser is hosting one here:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/board/forumdisplay.php?forumid=135
Lisa
01. Swim under Hawaii Waterfalls
Seems like one thing everyone who comes to Hawaii wants
to do is find a waterfall with a crystal pool underneath
it to swim in - and not that I blame them, I'd like to
do this myself, but never have. Someday ... and when
I do, you'll get my first-hand blow-by-blow, but until
then, here's your guide to going yourself -- but if you
do, you have to come back and tell *me* about it!
Several waterfalls are on private property and you'll
need to join a hiking tour to get to them, but I will
specify ones you can get to yourself.
-=-=- Oahu -=-=-
- Maunawili Falls
You can hike out to these falls yourself, follow directions
and safety precautions (plus common sense) given on above
page.
- Kapena Falls
You can hike out to these falls yourself, follow directions
and safety precautions (plus common sense) given on above
page.
- Manoa Falls
You can hike out to these falls yourself, follow directions
and safety precautions (plus common sense) given on above
page. These falls are even less safe than others for
swimming, but the picture-taking possibilities are good.
- Waimea Falls Park
If you pay to enter the park, there are several activities
there, and when conditions are good and there are no cliff
diving shows going on, they let you swim in the pool below
the falls.
http://www.bookithawaii.com/cgi-bin/abase/activity/48.html
-=-=- Kauai -=-=-
- Princeville Hike and Kayak adventures
Two different adventures on the North shore allowing you
to swim under a waterfall
- Kalalau Trail
There are several waterfalls along the 11 mile Kalalau trail
but the trail is quite an undertaking, so maybe save these
for a trip when you are planning on camping in the area.
- Wailua Kayak Adventures
You don't need to take a tour to reach Wailua Falls up the
Wailua River, but if you want to, there are several to
choose from.
-=-=- Maui -=-=-
-=-=- Big Island -=-=-
It's really hard to get to a waterfall to swim at on
the Big Island. Some people have tried it at Rainbow
Falls in Hilo, but they almost always get hurt - even
the locals. Don't do it.
About the only choice you have is Waipio Valley, and
since the waterfall is on private property, you must
take a tour -
- http://www.topofwaipio.com/horse.htm
There you have it! Have a great time - but be
very careful.
Lisa
kipuka - (kee poo kah) - variation, or change in form
of land, like a bare spot in a forest or a covered
island of vegetation in a lava flow.
You'll hear this word often if you visit Hawaii
Volcanoes National park - plenty of lava or
forested kipukas there!
Keep Kealakekua Wild
An effort to keep developers from destroying the
coastline on the Big Island
HawaiianRainforest.org
An organization offering adventure hikes on Oahu
charging only a 'free-will' donation - in an
effort at education and preservation.
Disclaimer: This ezine is for informational purposes only. Please consult the appropriate professionals for more information. Copyright (c) 2001. All Rights Reserved.
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