Kauai’i Week Questions Answered
Yesterday, you tested your Kaua’i know-how, and today, we’re going to explore one of my favorite parts of Kaua’i by answering question 5: What is the largest canyon in the Pacific?
Answer: That would be Waimea Canyon, of course! It’s not as big as the Grand Canyon; however, it’s arguably just as grand. At 3,500 feet deep, it’s a natural wonder to behold. Use the 45 miles of trails available, or make a drive-by. (One caveat: there aren’t any gas stations along the 40-mile canyon road, so gas up before you go.) Hiking anywhere into the canyon is like looking back into time, as the canyon walls are like a living log of volcanic eruptions and lava flows that have occurred over the centuries. During certain seasons, you’re likely to hear gunshots; not to worry, as boar and goat hunting in the area is common.
Now on to the rest of our answers:
True or False: Kaua’i is home to the wettest place on Earth.
True. Mt. Wai’ale’ale averages over 472 inches or 39 feet (12 meters) of precipitation each year, making it the rainiest and wettest spot on the planet on a continuous basis. It’s so wet, in fact, that access to the area on foot is very difficult.
Name some movies that have showcased some of Kauai’s best outdoor scenery?
Blue Hawaii, South Pacific, Pagan Love Song, as well as the TV series Fantasy Island (which isn’t actually a movie, I know) were filmed on Kaua’i. Coincidentally, they all made use of the oldie-but-goodie resort Coco Palms, a place that evokes in most people illegal amounts of nostalgia. Jurassic Park made use of the Kaua’i scenery, as did Honeymoon in Vegas, Raiders of the Lost Arc, and many, many more. Hawaii Movie Tours can tell you more, and, more importantly, show you more.
What is Bali Hai?
You could say it’s a restaurant, and you’d be right. You could say it was the island fictionalized in the movie South Pacific, and you’d be right again. You could say it’s the collection of craggy peaks along the north shore of Kaua’i, and you’d win the prize–if there was one. Take in the view from the water or a golf course; there’s no wrong way to see it.
Why are there so many chickens on Kauai?
Chickens are largely left to breed at will because the mongoose was never introduced to Kaua’i. Right now, the chicken’s only predator is the cat, the dog, and the car. Yowch.
Bonus question: Where can you find the only river boat trip in Hawai’i?
On the Wailua River, avenue to the famed Fern Grotto. The Wailua is somewhat of a major waterway, but you can also find an intimate route to waterfalls and spectacular, quieter scenery by kayak. Kayak Wailua can take you.
Image by Jody Reale
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