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Waimea Canyon on the island of Kaua'i is one of the most
prominent features on the island. Called the Grand Canyon
of Hawai'i, it is more lush and verdant than its cousin in
Arizona. |
| Waimea Canyon rises from the sea to a height of over 4500
feet. It is, if I remember correctly, over a mile wide
and 3500 feet deep at its most extreme. |
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Besides being richly populated by native species, the canyon
is home to such imported animals as boars and goats who think
nothing wandering steep hillsides and braving 400 foot drop-offs. |
| Perhaps the most beautiful sight I witnessed in Hawai'i
was at night as our Lomi group was returning to camp after
spending a day at the beach. We saw the full moon sitting
on top of a layer of fog floating near the top of the canyon.
I wish I had a photo! |
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At the top of the canyon, the sky becomes a deep blue punctuated
by the most pure white clouds imaginable. Temperatures
in winter range from in the 30's at night to the mid 70's
during the day. The mountain top mist rolls in and out
each day like clockwork. |
| This was taken during one our hikes. Hundreds of feet
below are large waterfalls and pools. I suspect that
only the goats get to swim down there. |
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