Saturday, August 24, 2013

Rainbow Falls...and then some

I can't think right now so I'm just going to post my photos. I'll come back later to write more information.


Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls - One week later after heavy rain.




















Rainbow Falls is one of the many waterfalls you'll see in Hilo. Access to the viewing area is not far from the parking lot and there are public restrooms available and a gift shop across the street. Tour buses frequent Rainbow Falls and can get busy at times. Bring bug spray as a precaution. Depending on the weather, the bugs especially mosquitoes and be annoying.

The flow of the water can easily change depending on the weather. It is not recommended to go in the waterfall. The before and after photos above is the perfect example of why you shouldn't go near the fall. Enjoy from a distance and take in its beauty.

The best time to view Rainbow Falls is early in the morning when the sun is rising behind you as you're facing the waterfall. At the right angle, you will see a rainbow in the water flow. Hence the name Rainbow Falls.



Boiling Pots

Up the road from Rainbow Falls is Boiling Pots. Below is a video of what Boiling Pots looks like after heavy rain.




Wai'ale Falls





Piihonua Bridge
Piihonua Bridge - One week later after heavy rain

Before and after shots of the bridge.


















After the rain comes the sun!

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