Iolani Barracks, Honolulu
The Iolani Barracks true once the headquarters of the Royal Guard of Hawaii. The barracks was built in 1860, led by the German architect Theodore C. Heuck, who is also the Queen's Medical Center and the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii planned. European influences are reflected in the building. The facade, however, was built with coral stones. (more...)
Waterfall in the Wailua River State Park: If Opaekaa
The Wailua River State Park is probably the best-known waterfall in the garden island of Kauai. Of about 50 m, high Opaekaa Falls flows over basalt, formed by a volcanic eruption hundreds of years earlier.
Good to see is already on the Kuamoo Opaekaa Falls Road (Highway 570). The local observation deck also offers parking facilities. Most visitors to leave it as the Opaekaa If considered from this vantage point. (more...)
Another Hawaiian waterfall: Wailua Falls
The Wailua Falls is located in the Wailua River State Park a visit to Kauai is worth a trip to Wailua Falls. He is one of the few spectacular waterfalls in Hawaii, which can be easily visited. Many waterfalls may in fact be viewed only from the air or after strenuous hikes. The Wailua Falls [...]
Manawaiopuna or Jurassic Park Falls
The Manawaiopuna Falls is also known as Jurassic Park Falls, as a famous scene in the movie Jurassic Park played here. Manawaiopuna Falls is located in Hanapepe Valley on Kaui.
Manawaiopuna If one of the most famous waterfalls in Hawaii. The area around the waterfall is privately owned, so the only way to [...]
Waimea Falls Park in the north of Oahu
In the Hawaiian myths Waimea Falls are awarded healing powers. Previously wounded soldiers were taken to the waterfall, in the hope that a bath in the water would mean her recovery.
The Waimea Falls is located in the beautiful, expansive Waimea Falls Park The waterfall itself provides a lovely sight, because the water [...]